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About

Altham ward lies on the eastern edge of Hyndburn, bordered by the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and the River Calder. The area is primarily residential, with older terraced housing and newer developments spread across its villages. Industrial estates and green fields define much of its landscape, reflecting its mixed use. The ward includes the distinct communities of Altham itself and parts of Huncoat, each with local amenities serving residents.

A notable landmark is the Altham sewage works, a significant local employer and industrial facility. The terrain is varied, featuring open farmland alongside the canal towpath, which provides a route for walking and cycling. The M65 motorway runs along the southern boundary, influencing the area's connectivity and character. This combination of industry, infrastructure, and scattered settlements shapes the ward's functional identity.

Area overview

On average Altham has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Altham is £42,394 per year. There are 4 schools in Altham: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Altham is home to around 5,445 people, with a population density of about 652.9 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Altham Population
5,445
Population density
652.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.32(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.34(+41%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.53(-16%)
Vehicle crime
6.61(+10%)
Burglary
6.43(+16%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,920
90.34%
Pakistani
183
3.36%
Other White
99
1.82%
White and Asian (mixed)
37
0.68%
Indian
31
0.57%
Total population: 5,446

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,141
26.61%
Level 3 (A level)
875
20.41%
No qualifications
784
18.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
661
15.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
435
10.14%
Total 16+ residents: 4,288

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
826
38.71%
Owns outright
674
31.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
408
19.12%
Other social rented
115
5.39%
Social rents from council
62
2.91%
Total households: 2,134

Property prices in Altham

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Altham area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,750 up to £385,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Altham 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 Altham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached17£195,000
Terraced43£115,000
Detached17£240,000

10 years median price trend in Altham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Altham.

All postcodes in Altham

BB55WL

Hawthorn Gardens

BB55DT

Whalley Road

BB55EQ

Beech Crescent

BB55XB

Redhouse Close

BB55LR

Sydney Street

BB54DL

Dill Hall Lane

BB55RB

York Close

BB55US

Altham Lane

BB55XJ

Higher Firs Drive

BB55NQ

Duke Street

BB55NA

Grimshaw Street

BB55WX

Bold Venture Way

BB55RJ

Devonshire Drive

BB55EN

Whinney Hill Road

BB55EX

Banastre Street

BB55RW

Norfolk Close

BB55WB

Bell Lane

BB55FT

Whalley Road

BB55YA

Shorten Brook Drive

BB55UR

Altham Lane

BB55LT

Atlas Street

BB55UE

Whalley Road

BB55UU

Whinney Hill Road

BB55LH

Clayton Street

BB55UJ

New Row

BB55UQ

Burnley Road

BB55EU

Ringwood Close

BB55SF

Chestnut Grove

BB55WH

Metcalf Drive

BB55UY

Pendle View

BB55YB

Calder Court

BB55WT

Clayton Way

BB55LF

Gordon Street

BB55TX

Burnley Road

BB54DH

Cranbourne Drive

BB55YT

Barnfield Way

BB55LU

Adelaide Street

BB55ED

Whalley Road

BB55TR

Burnley Road

BB55DZ

Wareham Close

BB54DJ

Windsor Avenue

BB55DR

Epping Avenue

BB55TW

Burnley Road

BB55WY

Paynter Close

BB55WS

Sefton Close

BB55WQ

Martholme Avenue

BB54DF

Harrington Street

BB55LY

Whinfield Street

BB55AY

Metcalf Drive

BB55RN

Warwick Avenue

BB55FR

Whalley Road

BB55LE

Cornmill Court

BB55EA

Hill Street

BB55YJ

Shorten Brook Way

BB55WJ

Barnfield Way

BB55NL

King Street

BB55SD

Woodland Drive

BB55UL

Burnley Road

BB55WA

Wellfield

BB56NR

Whinney Hill Road

BB55DW

Delamere Close

BB55RG

Cumberland Avenue

BB55LJ

Waterloo Street

BB54DQ

Dill Hall Lane

BB55HE

Whalley Road

BB55YH

Burnley Road

BB55EF

Whalley Road

BB55NP

Mount Street

BB55WG

Moorfield Drive

BB55UW

River Bank Terrace

BB55GY

Metcalf Drive

BB55WW

Simmons Way

BB55DG

Tunstall Drive

BB55SG

Clayton Hall Drive

BB54DE

Church Lane

BB55EL

Kingsway

BB55TS

Burnley Road

BB55SE

Sycamore Crescent

BB55NF

Burnley Road

BB55EE

Whalley Road

BB55LX

Brisbane Street

BB55EJ

Second Avenue

BB55RE

Norfolk Close

BB55DN

Haworth Street

BB55RH

Devonshire Drive

BB55NN

Hazel Avenue

BB55LP

Atlas Street

BB55SJ

Altham

BB55DD

Henry Street

BB55DS

Walton Street

BB55DP

Hallam Street

BB55EG

Whalley Road

BB55DX

Frank Street

BB55TZ

Burnley Road

BB55SB

Whalley Road

BB55TY

Bell Lane

BB55NG

Burnley Road

BB55WN

Rosebank

BB55LL

Read Street

BB55NH

Earl Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.