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Wiswell & Barrow

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About

The Wiswell and Barrow ward lies in the southern part of the Ribble Valley, characterised by its rural landscape of farmland, woodland, and scattered settlements. The area encompasses the village of Wiswell, with its historic church and traditional stone properties, and the smaller hamlet of Barrow, set amidst rolling fields. The ward's topography includes gentle hills and valleys, with local streams feeding into the larger River Ribble system. This is primarily a residential and agricultural area, with a network of narrow country lanes connecting its communities.

A notable local landmark is the Pendle Hill Inn in Wiswell, which has gained recognition for its culinary offerings. The ward's setting provides views towards the prominent outline of Pendle Hill to the east, a defining feature of the local skyline. Land use is dominated by pasture and some arable farming, with pockets of deciduous woodland. The area maintains a quiet, village-based character, distinctly separate from the more urban centres found elsewhere in the borough.

Area overview

On average Wiswell & Barrow has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wiswell & Barrow is £58,824 per year. There are 1 schools in Wiswell & Barrow: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wiswell & Barrow is home to around 2,246 people, with a population density of about 157.8 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wiswell & Barrow Population
2,246
Population density
157.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
41.41(+122%)
Violence and sexual offences
32.06(-14%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.68(-26%)
Burglary
5.79(+4%)
Other theft
4.45(-33%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,148
95.64%
White and Asian (mixed)
17
0.76%
Other White
16
0.71%
Other
11
0.49%
Chinese
11
0.49%
Total population: 2,246

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
852
45.78%
Level 3 (A level)
334
17.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
237
12.74%
No qualifications
176
9.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
123
6.61%
Total 16+ residents: 1,861

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
383
39.28%
Owns with a mortgage
356
36.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
92
9.44%
Other social rented
67
6.87%
Shared ownership
57
5.85%
Total households: 975

Property prices in Wiswell & Barrow

Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £329,000 in Wiswell & Barrow area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £900,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wiswell & Barrow in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wiswell & Barrow over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached21£443,000
Flats1£98,000
Semi-Detached17£272,500
Terraced5£220,000

10 years median price trend in Wiswell & Barrow

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wiswell & Barrow.

All postcodes in Wiswell & Barrow

BB79FT

Laurel Row

BB71PP

Whalley Road

BB79FG

Willow Drive

BB79UQ

Barrow Brook Close

BB79ZB

Heath Close

BB79UZ

Stonewater Court

BB79WF

Holm Road

BB79ZP

Alder Prospect

BB79BZ

Pendleton Road

BB79BA

Whalley Road

BB79RB

Millbrook Place

BB79WA

Hey Road

BB79BH

The Acres

BB79GE

Wayfaring Road

BB79WB

Hey Road

BB79YQ

Whitethorne Fold

BB79EE

Hawthorn Road

BB79XP

Wheatsheaf Close

BB79XR

Sheepfold Crescent

BB79AN

Greenmount

BB79AQ

Clitheroe Road

BB79BB

Birch View

BB79AL

Bramley View

BB79BT

Cunliffe Lane

BB79BX

Clarkewood Close

BB79DA

Leys Close

BB79GW

Hey Road

BB79AZ

Old Row

BB79QZ

North Road

BB71PS

Clitheroe Road

BB79AH

Clitheroe Road

BB71PY

Rock Terrace

BB71PZ

Old Post Office Row

BB79AT

Abbey Terrace

BB79BP

Washbrook Close

BB79HN

Clitheroe Road

BB79AY

Wiswell & Barrow

BB79GH

Stika Street

BB79AE

Clitheroe Road

BB79DG

Moor Lane

BB79UN

Barrow Brook Close

BB79UR

Barrow Brook Close

BB79FL

Lodge Close

BB79FZ

Cypress Square

BB79GJ

Parlock Crescent

BB79DD

Pendleton Road

BB79DF

Vicarage Fold

BB79BS

Old Back Lane

BB79FP

Juniper Lane

BB79BG

Warrington Terrace

BB71PX

Eastview Terrace

BB79FA

Paynter Close

BB79FE

Birch Grove

BB79FH

Oak Close

BB79WP

Clitheroe Road

BB79ZN

Poplar Way

BB79AW

Whalley Road

BB79XT

Northacre Drive

BB79FD

Chestnut Crescent

BB79ZR

Blackthorn Drive

BB79XS

Middle Lodge Road

BB79YS

Park Farm View

BB79DH

Clitheroe By Pass

BB71PT

Clitheroe Road

BB79BE

Ormerod Terrace

BB79ZD

Elbow Wood Drive

BB79BJ

Whiteacre Lane

BB79BD

Whalley Road

BB79BN

Whalley Road

BB79BU

Back Lane

BB79XU

Hazelnut Court

BB79ZQ

Rowan Way

BB79AR

Chorlton Terrace

BB79XQ

Waterside Reach

BB79AP

Catlow Terrace

BB79AU

Cockerill Terrace

BB79ZA

Links Close

BB79ER

Hawthorn Road

BB79GG

Dogwood Lane

BB79JZ

Oak Tree Drive

BB79FF

Ash Close

BB79LA

Shepherds Close

BB79BQ

Lodge Close

BB79YD

Bennetts Close

BB79DE

Chapel Fold

BB79ZT

Cherry Tree Square

BB79WD

Hey Road

BB79GX

Ashburn Close

BB79ZU

Stonewater Close

BB79AS

Whalley Road

BB79AX

Trafford Gardens

BB79UP

Oaklea Gardens

BB79ZL

Aspen Crescent

BB79BY

Taskers Croft

BB79XW

Lamb Roe Gardens

BB79DB

Moorside Lane

BB79ZJ

Ivy Bank

BB79AJ

Exton Terrace

BB79BL

Whiteacre Lane

BB79BF

Brambles Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.