Town Pop. 3,619

Living in Whalley: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Whalley comes out at 49/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 39/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 67/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Whalley places 8th of 11 in the BB7 postcode district. It scores 6 points below the BB7 postcode district as a whole, which averages 55/100. Economic health (83) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: BB7 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
67
150.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 245 crimes
↑ 103% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 152 crimes
↑ 176% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 36 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
Other theft 28 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
Burglary 23 crimes
↑ 83% above national average
other 60 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ribble Avenue 95 crimes
  2. 2 Nightclub 24 crimes
  3. 3 West Drive 23 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 5.2 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 8.5 µg/m³
78
Green Space 44
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
26
2 schools in area · 5 within 4km
2Good
  • St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Whalley Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
25
A&E departmentsBurnley General Hospital6.9 mi
Royal Preston Hospital11.7 mi
Fairfield Hospital16.2 mi
Hospital waitsEast Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs81.3%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,437 patients per GP
3dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
72
Full fibre (FTTP)84.6%
available across Ribble Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 112 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate60.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.8%Unemployed1.8%Retired27.9%Student3.4%Other inactive6.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.2%Skilled & technical31.4%Routine & elementary15.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)45%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership77.3%
Among the least-deprived 11% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
54
Council tax Ribble Valley · 2026-27
A £1,591
B £1,857
C £2,122
D £2,387
E £2,917
F £3,448
G £3,978
H £4,774
Energy North West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
39
Whalley 0.1 mi
Langho 2.1 mi
Clitheroe 3.3 mi
J7 M65 4.1 mi
J7 M65 4.4 mi
J8 M65 4.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 7
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 17
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £411,394 30
Detached £475,000 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£220k £341k £466k £588k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Billington (Ribble Valley) 52 0.8 mi away ⇄
Barrow (Ribble Valley) 53 0.9 mi away ⇄
Old Langho 46 1.8 mi away ⇄
Langho 51 2.2 mi away ⇄
Great Harwood 54 2.7 mi away ⇄
Read 51 2.8 mi away ⇄
Hurst Green (Ribble Valley) 37 2.8 mi away ⇄
Sabden 48 3.0 mi away ⇄
Clitheroe 63 3.3 mi away ⇄
Simonstone 46 3.5 mi away ⇄
Altham 47 3.7 mi away ⇄
Clayton-le-Moors 55 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Whalley a nice place to live?

Whalley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Whalley is 49/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Whalley?

Whalley has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 67/100. There were 544 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Whalley?

Among the top-rated schools in Whalley are St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy and Whalley Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Whalley in total.

What are house prices like in Whalley?

The current median house price in Whalley is £411,394, around 44% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £475,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 49%. There were 30 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Whalley in context

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Postcode districts in Whalley

BB7 55 ⇄

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