Property market | £201,852 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is Leeds Bradford (24.1 miles) | |
Broadband | 62.4mbps average broadband speeds (fast broadband for UK) | |
Ethnic diversity | White: 92.4% residents (vs 81.7% England & Wales) Other: 7.6% residents (vs 18.3% England & Wales) | |
Socio-economic status | Ranked 282 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 265 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Rossendale and Darwen level) | |
Community | Median age is 42.5 | Happiness is Above Average for Lancashire, Average for UK | |
Crime | 5.0 burglaries per 1k people (Rossendale) | |
Commute (approx) | - Manchester Piccadilly (51 mins) - Leeds (53 mins) - York (88 mins) | |
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£201,852 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is Leeds Bradford (24.1 miles) | |
62.4mbps average broadband speeds (fast broadband for UK) | |
Median age is 42.5 | Happiness is Above Average for Lancashire, Average for UK | |
Ranked 282 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 265 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Rossendale and Darwen level) | |
5.0 burglaries per 1k people (Rossendale) | |
- Manchester Piccadilly (51 mins) - Leeds (53 mins) - York (88 mins) | |
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Weir has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
The property market in Weir has had a steep increase over the last few years but a recent decline. Based on data published on 15 November 2023, on average a detached house costs £321,194, which is up 2.1% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £201,852 (up 1.3% on last year) , a terraced house £149,513 (up 0.5% on last year) and a flat £125,899. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you approximately £486 per month. Property prices in Weir are similar to the average property prices across Lancashire and are slightly lower compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Weir, prices have risen a little quicker than the annual average price change seen across the Lancashire region.
Property data is based on Rossendale level pricing data and is as at September 2023 (publicised 15 November 2023)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£) to September 2023
County | Avg Detached Price | Annual Change | Avg Semi-Detached Price | Annual Change |
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Rutland | £557,774 | +11.3% | £341,529 | +11.7% |
Northumberland | £333,743 | +7.3% | £183,403 | +6.1% |
Lancashire | £326,887 | +4.3% | £195,848 | +3.4% |
Leicestershire | £432,076 | +3.9% | £262,308 | +3.0% |
Derbyshire | £340,545 | +3.7% | £209,276 | +2.9% |
Oxfordshire | £706,629 | +3.5% | £450,305 | +3.5% |
Merseyside | £340,051 | +3.4% | £214,398 | +2.4% |
Gloucestershire | £536,963 | +3.4% | £330,457 | +3.4% |
Nottinghamshire | £334,429 | +2.8% | £206,257 | +2.8% |
Wiltshire | £521,688 | +2.7% | £328,877 | +3.0% |
Greater Manchester | £396,806 | +2.7% | £254,125 | +2.3% |
West Yorkshire | £351,673 | +2.5% | £210,889 | +2.0% |
West Midlands | £407,684 | +2.2% | £245,250 | +2.4% |
East Riding of Yorkshire | £326,098 | +2.2% | £203,163 | +2.1% |
Staffordshire | £364,884 | +2.1% | £221,783 | +2.1% |
Herefordshire | £434,518 | +2.1% | £276,148 | +2.2% |
South Yorkshire | £284,409 | +2.0% | £182,869 | +1.9% |
West Sussex | £686,980 | +1.9% | £441,716 | +2.3% |
Kent | £619,795 | +1.8% | £386,201 | +1.4% |
Shropshire | £404,408 | +1.8% | £252,891 | +1.8% |
Warwickshire | £515,326 | +1.8% | £299,238 | +1.3% |
Devon | £503,963 | +1.6% | £337,624 | +2.3% |
North Yorkshire | £422,027 | +1.5% | £265,231 | +1.2% |
Norfolk | £406,137 | +1.4% | £267,820 | +1.2% |
North Northamptonshire | £426,370 | +1.3% | £254,947 | +1.2% |
Buckinghamshire | £853,940 | +1.2% | £460,891 | +1.2% |
West Northamptonshire | £478,844 | +0.9% | £279,006 | +0.7% |
Hampshire | £628,455 | +0.6% | £386,140 | +1.0% |
Lincolnshire | £307,354 | +0.6% | £205,466 | +1.4% |
Worcestershire | £455,558 | +0.6% | £276,201 | +0.9% |
Essex | £586,972 | +0.4% | £379,804 | 0.0% |
Somerset | £465,131 | +0.3% | £296,160 | +0.7% |
Suffolk | £454,636 | +0.2% | £283,920 | +0.6% |
East Sussex | £595,763 | +0.1% | £385,074 | +0.4% |
Cambridgeshire | £486,349 | 0.0% | £330,028 | +0.2% |
Surrey | £957,680 | -0.2% | £546,201 | +0.7% |
Isle of Wight | £435,441 | -0.4% | £298,787 | 0.0% |
Hertfordshire | £939,983 | -0.7% | £542,021 | -0.2% |
Cornwall | £453,159 | -1.1% | £300,170 | -0.6% |
Dorset | £528,863 | -1.3% | £348,080 | -0.8% |
Recent property transactions in the area
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see data on that specific area of Weir, or click here to browse the longer list of Weir property transactions from 2023.
Address | Details |
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2, Lynns Court, Bacup, Lancashire , OL13 8RZ | Detached - Sold for £480,000 on 06/15/2023 |
17, Beaufort Road, Bacup, Lancashire , OL13 8RL | Detached - Sold for £385,000 on 01/31/2023 |
46, The Moorlands, Bacup, Lancashire , OL13 8BT | Detached - Sold for £285,000 on 03/28/2023 |
2, Heald Close, Bacup, Lancashire , OL13 8RP | Semi-Detached - Sold for £220,000 on 06/15/2023 |
31, The Moorlands, Bacup, Lancashire , OL13 8BT | Semi-Detached - Sold for £180,000 on 03/22/2023 |
37, The Moorlands, Bacup, Lancashire , OL13 8BT | Semi-Detached - Sold for £152,000 on 06/20/2023 |
3, Weir Lane, Bacup, Lancashire , OL13 8QA | Terraced - Sold for £46,000 on 03/24/2023 |
Weir has a few schools nearby to choose from. We did not find any secondary schools, but there are some primary school options, including St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (Academy) which is a primary school based in Tong Lane, Bacup. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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Bacup Thorn Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (6/13/2008) | Ofsted Report Link | Bacup | |
Northern Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (11/21/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Bacup | |
Sharneyford Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (4/24/2014) | 22 submissions 91.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Bacup |
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Save school | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (10/3/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Bacup |
School | Type |
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Bacup Thorn Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (6/13/2008) |
Northern Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/21/2013) |
Sharneyford Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (4/24/2014) 22 submissions 91.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (10/3/2018) |
Station | Distance from Weir | Commute options |
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Burnley Manchester Road A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +14% from the previous year. | 6 miles |
- Leeds (68 mins - Northern Trains - £223 monthly fare) View details - York (1 change(s) - 101 mins - Northern Trains - £354 monthly fare) View details |
Burnley Barracks A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +44% from the previous year. | 7 miles |
- Leeds (1 change(s) - 104 mins - Northern Trains) View details - York (1 change(s) - 138 mins - Northern Trains) View details |
Burnley Central A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +12% from the previous year. | 7 miles |
- Leeds (1 change(s) - 107 mins - Northern Trains) View details - York (1 change(s) - 141 mins - Northern Trains) View details |
Rose Grove A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +20% from the previous year. | 7 miles |
- Leeds (1 change(s) - 101 mins - Northern Trains) View details - York (1 change(s) - 135 mins - Northern Trains) View details |
Brierfield A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +47% from the previous year. | 9 miles |
- Leeds (1 change(s) - 112 mins - Northern Trains) View details - York (1 change(s) - 146 mins - Northern Trains) View details |
Smithy Bridge A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +3% from the previous year. | 9 miles |
- Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 47 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Leeds (67 mins - Northern Trains - £215 monthly fare) View details - York (1 change(s) - 98 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
The table below lists ethnicities living in the local authority (Rossendale) as per the data published in December 2022. Source: ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk
Ethnicity | % of Rossendale residents | Benchmark:% of England & Wales residents |
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White | 92.4% | 81.7% |
Asian | 5.5% | 9.3% |
Mixed | 1.5% | 2.9% |
Other | 0.4% | 2.1% |
Black | 0.2% | 4.0% |
The table below lists the types of occupations that residents have, at the Rossendale and Darwen consituency level. Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
Type of occupation | % of residents (over 16 years old) | Rank within England & Wales |
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Intermediate occupations | 12.3% | |
Small employers and own account workers | 10.9% | |
Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 11.3% | 282 out of 573 |
Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 20.9% | |
Lower supervisory and technical occupations | 6.0% | |
Semi-routine occupations | 11.8% | |
Routine occupations | 13.3% | |
Never worked / long-term unemployed | 8.0% | 265 out of 573 |
Full-time students | 5.5% |
Relative to the UK average, the average broadband download speed in Lancashire is average (67mbps). Weir is consistent with this, with average download speeds of 62.4mbps. You can also view really detailed broadband information at the Rossendale and Darwen level, via data.parliament.uk, here.
Average speed | 62.4 mbps |
% households with superfast broadband access | 94.8% |
% households unable to access decent broadband | 0.5% |
Crime stats were found at the Rossendale level:
Type | Rossendale | UK |
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Total Crimes (per thousand people) | 71 | 93 |
Burglaries (per thousand people) | 5 | 5 |
Public Order Offences (per thousand people) | 5 | 10 |
Bicycle Thefts (per thousand people) | 0 | 1 |
Violence Against People (per thousand people) | 32 | 36 |
We use an API provided by Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to identify any live flood warnings to be aware of and we also provide insight into whether flooding could occur from rivers, sea and groundwater within 1km of Weir.
There are no live flood warnings in the area, according to our interpretation of the DEFRA API.
The areas in the table below have been identified by the DEFRA API as areas where it is possible for flooding to occur from rivers, sea and in some locations, groundwater. Some of these areas will have measures in place to minimise the risk of flooding and they may be monitored by the Flood Warning Service.
Area | Cause | Description |
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Cumbria and Lancashire | River Calder | Rivers Calder, Brun, Don and Pendlewater, from Laneshaw Bridge to the river Ribble including Trawden, Burnley, Nelson, Colne, Accrington and Whalley |
Gtr Mancs Mersey and Ches | River Irwell | Upper Irwell catchment includes the Rivers Beal, Roch and Croal, Limey Water and their tributaries. Other locations which may be affected are around Farnworth, Whitefield, Little Lever, Radcliffe, Bury, Heywood, Whitworth and Bacup |
Name | Property market | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby | Socio Economic |
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Weir, Lancashire Affordability: Very affordable Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £201,852 Detached: £321,194 | 71 | Primary: 4Secondary: | 11.3% residents in higher managerial positions 8.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Clitheroe, Lancashire Affordability: Very affordable Low Crime Hot property market | Semi-detached: £273,093 Detached: £452,557 | 40 | Primary: 7Secondary: 3 | 14.5% residents in higher managerial positions 5.8% residents long-term unemployed |
Lancaster, Lancashire Affordability: Very affordable Outstanding schools Very fast broadband Hot property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £222,692 Detached: £362,841 | 78 | Primary: 13Secondary: 7 | 9.4% residents in higher managerial positions 8.2% residents long-term unemployed |
Penwortham, Lancashire Affordability: Very affordable Outstanding schools Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £200,211 Detached: £327,899 | 89 | Primary: 16Secondary: 7 | 13.3% residents in higher managerial positions 6.6% residents long-term unemployed |
Name | Property | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby |
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Weir, Lancashire Affordability: Very affordable Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £201,852 Detached: £321,194 | 71 | Primary: 4Secondary: |
Clitheroe, Lancashire Affordability: Very affordable Low Crime Hot property market | Semi-detached: £273,093 Detached: £452,557 | 40 | Primary: 7Secondary: 3 |
Lancaster, Lancashire Affordability: Very affordable Outstanding schools Very fast broadband Hot property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £222,692 Detached: £362,841 | 78 | Primary: 13Secondary: 7 |
Penwortham, Lancashire Affordability: Very affordable Outstanding schools Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £200,211 Detached: £327,899 | 89 | Primary: 16Secondary: 7 |
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