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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 41 recent sales, the median property price is £343,000 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-Detached14£250,000
Terraced5£220,000

10 years median price trend in Wiswell & Barrow

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

Data Sources

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