Picturesque Lancashire village named one of the 'poshest' in Britain by The Telegraph for 2nd year running
and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565
Wiswell, a village which sits in the heart of the Ribble Valley near to both Whalley and Clitheroe at the foot of Wiswell Moor, was not only listed amongst Britain’s 48 poshest villages by The Telegraph last year but also made the 2025 list too.
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdWith research provided by Savills, The Telegraph is able to deduce the most sought-after villages, based on the combination of highest house prices, best lifestyle amenities, connectivity, and aesthetic appeal.
With an average house price of £608,333, Wiswell is certainly an affluent area, with its scenic beauty attracting many to the picturesque Lancashire village which is said to have taken its name from Old Molly’s Well, later known as the wise woman’s well.
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdThe reasons given for Wiswell’s inclusion in the prestigious list are myriad and include the village’s location on the edge of the scenic Forest of Bowland (designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1964), local pubs including the award-winning Freemasons (which has held its position in the top 10 gastropubs in the country for several years), and its accessibility to places such as Manchester, Blackburn, and Preston via nearby Whalley Railway Station.
Where else made the list?
While the list is largely dominated by villages located in the South of England, other northern villages included in the Telegraph’s list alongside Wiswell are:
- The Alderleys, Cheshire
- Brancepeth, County Durham
- Stavely-in-Cartmel, Cumbria
- Sutton Upon Derwent, East Riding of Yorkshire
- Haigh, Greater Manchester
- Hightown, Merseyside
- Kirkby Overblow, North Yorkshire
- Mitford, Northumberland
- Cawthorne, South Yorkshire
- Dinnington, Tyne and Wear
- Scarcroft, West Yorkshire
Comment Guidelines
National World encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting. Please review our Community Guidelines before commenting.