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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62 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
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
6/10
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
30.3(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.81(+44%)
Vehicle crime
6.61(+10%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.43(-28%)
Other theft
5.33(-19%)
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 80 recent sales, the median property price is £154,975 in Altham area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,750 up to £355,000.

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
Detached16£242,500
Semi-Detached19£185,000
Terraced45£114,000

10 years median price trend in Altham

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

All postcodes in Altham

BB55FR

Whalley Road

BB55BY

Mercury Rise

BB55DB

Sherwood Way

BB55TX

Burnley Road

BB55TZ

Burnley Road

BB55WR

Pilkington Drive

BB54DJ

Windsor Avenue

BB55NA

Grimshaw Street

BB55SB

Whalley Road

BB55UP

Burnley Road

BB55WN

Rosebank

BB55YJ

Shorten Brook Way

BB55YT

Barnfield Way

BB56NR

Whinney Hill Road

BB55AY

Metcalf Drive

BB55EF

Whalley Road

BB55EQ

Beech Crescent

BB55RL

Oxford Avenue

BB55UA

Burnley Road

BB55UY

Pendle View

BB55WA

Wellfield

BB55EN

Whinney Hill Road

BB55DH

Whalley Road

BB55DJ

Wittlewood Drive

BB55ED

Whalley Road

BB55PW

Hazel Grove

BB55UJ

New Row

BB55NF

Burnley Road

BB55LF

Gordon Street

BB55UE

Whalley Road

BB55EJ

Second Avenue

BB55EU

Ringwood Close

BB55NH

Earl Street

BB55WB

Bell Lane

BB55YE

Sykeside Drive

BB55LL

Read Street

BB55DY

Whalley Road

BB55LE

Cornmill Court

BB55SF

Chestnut Grove

BB55TW

Burnley Road

BB55EA

Hill Street

BB55RF

Gloucester Avenue

BB55EG

Whalley Road

BB55EB

William Street

BB55TR

Burnley Road

BB55DP

Hallam Street

BB55LY

Whinfield Street

BB55NP

Mount Street

BB55XB

Redhouse Close

BB55LW

Atlas Street

BB55RQ

Rutland Close

BB55UH

Burnley Road

BB55YH

Burnley Road

BB54AY

Queens Road West

BB54DE

Church Lane

BB55QX

Whalley Road

BB55TU

Metcalf Drive

BB55US

Altham Lane

BB55DU

Jubilee Street

BB55NQ

Duke Street

BB55DX

Frank Street

BB55RE

Norfolk Close

BB55XA

Spring Meadows

BB55XD

Moorside Drive

BB55UU

Whinney Hill Road

BB55RN

Warwick Avenue

BB55DZ

Wareham Close

BB55GY

Metcalf Drive

BB55DN

Haworth Street

BB54DG

Dill Hall Lane

BB55WW

Simmons Way

BB55DS

Walton Street

BB55WQ

Martholme Avenue

BB55DW

Delamere Close

BB55LR

Sydney Street

BB55WJ

Barnfield Way

BB55WG

Moorfield Drive

BB54DL

Dill Hall Lane

BB55LT

Atlas Street

BB55RH

Devonshire Drive

BB55EX

Banastre Street

BB55HE

Whalley Road

BB55UL

Burnley Road

BB55UG

Burnley Road

BB55UW

River Bank Terrace

BB55DT

Whalley Road

BB55FT

Whalley Road

BB55SG

Clayton Hall Drive

BB55RD

Lancaster Drive

BB55UR

Altham Lane

BB54DH

Cranbourne Drive

BB55LH

Clayton Street

BB55LJ

Waterloo Street

BB55SE

Sycamore Crescent

BB55NN

Hazel Avenue

BB55LU

Adelaide Street

BB55WL

Hawthorn Gardens

BB55WP

Henfield Close

BB55XJ

Higher Firs Drive

BB55NJ

Talbot Avenue

Data Sources

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