Property market | £273,093 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is Leeds Bradford (30.7 miles) | |
Broadband | 62.4mbps average broadband speeds (fast broadband for UK) | |
Ethnic diversity | White: 96.2% residents (vs 81.7% England & Wales) Other: 3.8% residents (vs 18.3% England & Wales) | |
Socio-economic status | Ranked 145 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 469 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Ribble Valley level) | |
Community | Median age is 48.1 | Happiness is Above Average for Lancashire, Average for UK | |
Crime | 3.0 burglaries per 1k people (Ribble Valley) | |
Commute (approx) | - Manchester Piccadilly (84 mins) | |
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£273,093 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is Leeds Bradford (30.7 miles) | |
62.4mbps average broadband speeds (fast broadband for UK) | |
Median age is 48.1 | Happiness is Above Average for Lancashire, Average for UK | |
Ranked 145 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 469 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Ribble Valley level) | |
3.0 burglaries per 1k people (Ribble Valley) | |
- Manchester Piccadilly (84 mins) | |
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Whalley Banks has a few stores nearby for groceries, including: Aldi Great Harwood, Morrisons Great Harwood, Tesco Great Harwood Superstore. There are many pubs and bars nearby, including: Benny's Bar, De Lacy Arms, Dog Inn, Rendezvous Nightclub, Salvage House, The Aviary, The Freemasons Arms At Wiswell, The Gamecock, The Whalley Wine Ba... (see map below for more bars and associated links). Regarding restaurants and other types of eateries, we found many nearby, including: Amico Mio, Calderstones NHS Trust, Checcos Restaurant & Pizzeria, Deux Amis, Food by Breda Murphy, Forum, Jack's of Whalley, King Street Kitchen, Tast... (see map below for more). There are a few cafes and coffee shops nearby, including: Cafe Autisan, Cafe by the River. Whalley Banks has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
The property market in Whalley Banks has had a steep increase over the last few years and accelerating growth. Based on data published on 15 November 2023, on average a detached house costs £452,557, which is up 9.9% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £273,093 (up 7.4% on last year) , a terraced house £202,678 (up 4.8% on last year) and a flat £168,858. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you approximately £576 per month. Property prices in Whalley Banks are a little higher than 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 Whalley Banks, prices have risen much more quickly than the annual average price change seen across the Lancashire region.
Property data is based on Ribble Valley 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 Whalley Banks, or click here to browse the longer list of Whalley Banks property transactions from 2023.
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Whalley Banks has a healthy number of schools nearby to choose from. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including Oakhill School (Independent school) which is both a primary and secondary school and is based in Wiswell Lane, Clitheroe. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
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School | Type | Outstanding? |
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Great Harwood Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Barrow Urc Primary School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | No |
Langho and Billington St Leonards Church of England Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
Great Harwood St Bartholomew's Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
Whalley Church of England Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
St Hubert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, Billington | Secondary school Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
Oakhill School | Primary & Secondary Other independent school - Mixed | No |
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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Langho and Billington St Leonards Church of England Primary School Save school | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (2/29/2012) | Ofsted Report Link | Blackburn | |
Barrow Urc Primary School Save school | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (5/22/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Clitheroe | |
Great Harwood Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (6/11/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Blackburn | |
Whalley Church of England Primary School Save school | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 2: Good (11/10/2016) | Ofsted Report Link | Clitheroe | |
St Hubert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood Save school | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 2: Good (4/30/2015) | Ofsted Report Link | Blackburn | |
St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood Save school | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 2: Good (7/3/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Great Harwood | |
Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School Save school | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 2: Good (7/10/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Blackburn | |
Great Harwood St Bartholomew's Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Save school | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 3: Requires Improvement (12/5/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Blackburn | |
St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, Billington Save school | Secondary school Voluntary aided school - Mixed | Clitheroe | |||
Oakhill School Save school | Primary & Secondary Other independent school - Mixed | Clitheroe |
Station | Distance from Whalley Banks | Commute options |
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Langho A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +20% from the previous year. | 2 miles |
- Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 84 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 112 mins - Northern Trains) View details - York (1 change(s) - 146 mins - Northern Trains) View details |
Huncoat A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +32% from the previous year. | 5 miles |
- Leeds (1 change(s) - 94 mins - Northern Trains) View details - York (1 change(s) - 128 mins - Northern Trains) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 135 mins - Northern Trains) View details |
Rishton A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +11% from the previous year. | 5 miles |
- Leeds (1 change(s) - 96 mins - Northern Trains) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 124 mins - Northern Trains) View details - York (1 change(s) - 130 mins - Northern Trains) View details |
Accrington A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +10% from the previous year. | 6 miles |
- Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 74 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Leeds (77 mins - Northern Trains) View details - York (1 change(s) - 110 mins - Northern Trains) View details |
Church & Oswaldtwistle A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +32% from the previous year. | 6 miles |
- Leeds (1 change(s) - 93 mins - Northern Trains) View details - York (1 change(s) - 127 mins - Northern Trains) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 128 mins - Northern Trains) View details |
Hapton A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +5% from the previous year. | 6 miles |
- Leeds (1 change(s) - 98 mins - Northern Trains) View details - York (1 change(s) - 132 mins - Northern Trains) View details |
The table below lists ethnicities living in the local authority (Ribble Valley) as per the data published in December 2022. Source: ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk
Ethnicity | % of Ribble Valley residents | Benchmark:% of England & Wales residents |
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White | 96.2% | 81.7% |
Asian | 2.1% | 9.3% |
Mixed | 1.2% | 2.9% |
Other | 0.3% | 2.1% |
Black | 0.2% | 4.0% |
The table below lists the types of occupations that residents have, at the Ribble Valley 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 | 12.9% | |
Small employers and own account workers | 11.7% | |
Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 14.5% | 145 out of 573 |
Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 23.6% | |
Lower supervisory and technical occupations | 6.1% | |
Semi-routine occupations | 10.3% | |
Routine occupations | 10.2% | |
Never worked / long-term unemployed | 5.8% | 469 out of 573 |
Full-time students | 4.9% |
Relative to the UK average, the average broadband download speed in Lancashire is average (67mbps). Whalley Banks is consistent with this, with average download speeds of 62.4mbps. You can also view really detailed broadband information at the Ribble Valley level, via data.parliament.uk, here.
Average speed | 62.4 mbps |
% households with superfast broadband access | 93.4% |
% households unable to access decent broadband | 0.5% |
Crime stats were found at the Ribble Valley level:
Type | Ribble Valley | UK |
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Total Crimes (per thousand people) | 40 | 93 |
Burglaries (per thousand people) | 3 | 5 |
Public Order Offences (per thousand people) | 3 | 10 |
Bicycle Thefts (per thousand people) | 0 | 1 |
Violence Against People (per thousand people) | 16 | 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 Whalley Banks.
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 |
Cumbria and Lancashire | River Ribble | Rivers Ribble, Hodder and other watercourses, from Settle to Samlesbury including Clitheroe, Gisburn, Sawley, Waddington and Ribchester |
Cumbria and Lancashire | River Calder | King Street south of Accrington Road, Princess St, Queen St, and in the vicinity of the Abbey, Judge Walmsley Mill, and Hackings Caravan Park |
Cumbria and Lancashire | River Calder | King Street north of Accrington Road |
Cumbria and Lancashire | River Calder | Hole House Farm and properties on Calder Vale |
Name | Property market | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby | Socio Economic |
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Whalley Banks, Lancashire Affordability: Very affordable Low Crime Hot property market | Semi-detached: £273,093 Detached: £452,557 | 40 | Primary: 4Secondary: 2 | 14.5% residents in higher managerial positions 5.8% 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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Whalley Banks, Lancashire Affordability: Very affordable Low Crime Hot property market | Semi-detached: £273,093 Detached: £452,557 | 40 | Primary: 4Secondary: 2 |
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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