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Broadfield & Knuzden

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About

Broadfield & Knuzden are residential areas on the western edge of Hyndburn, bordering open countryside. The housing is primarily a mix of mid-20th century terraces and semis, with some modern developments. Local amenities are centred around a few key roads, providing essential shops, schools, and community facilities. The layout is practical, with straightforward access to Blackburn via the A666.

The area is defined by its proximity to green spaces like the Leeds and Liverpool Canal towpath and Knuzden Brook. Knuzden itself retains a more village-like feel compared to the denser Broadfield streets. A notable local landmark is the historic St. Oswald's Church, which sits overlooking the surrounding landscape. The overall character is quiet and residential, with a strong sense of separation from the busier town centres nearby.

Area overview

On average Broadfield & Knuzden has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 5.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Broadfield & Knuzden is £41,356 per year. There are 3 schools in Broadfield & Knuzden: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Broadfield & Knuzden is home to around 5,891 people, with a population density of about 332.5 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
5.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Broadfield & Knuzden Population
5,891
Population density
332.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.37(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.29(+41%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.83(-2%)
Vehicle crime
7.81(+30%)
Burglary
4.75(-14%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,510
93.53%
Pakistani
143
2.43%
Other White
53
0.9%
Indian
44
0.75%
Irish
32
0.54%
Total population: 5,891

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,433
28.4%
No qualifications
1,005
19.92%
Level 3 (A level)
906
17.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
615
12.19%
Apprenticeship
503
9.97%
Total 16+ residents: 5,046

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,245
46.63%
Owns with a mortgage
875
32.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
287
10.75%
Other social rented
129
4.83%
Social rents from council
72
2.7%
Total households: 2,670

Property prices in Broadfield & Knuzden

Median price£165,000
Price per sq ft£189
Sales (last 12 months)79
Typical range (middle 50%)£145K – £193K

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 (about £189 per square foot) in Broadfield & Knuzden area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £525,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Broadfield & Knuzden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£275,000£203
Semi-Detached36£174,975£210
Terraced30£154,500£150
Flats2£96,500£143

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Broadfield & Knuzden

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Broadfield & Knuzden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£181,000£85,000£129,950£107,500
2017£185,000£127,000£122,000
2018£220,000£88,000£112,250£118,250
2019£198,000£72,000£124,000£113,500
2020£187,500£65,000£137,500£100,000
2021£243,000£82,000£146,000£115,975
2022£235,000£93,000£168,000£144,000
2023£252,500£84,000£175,000£130,500
2024£241,250£88,950£170,000£141,000
2025£263,000£96,500£176,000£151,975
2026£255,250£169,000£153,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Broadfield & Knuzden.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Broadfield & Knuzden.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£147£150£119
2017£157£146£117
2018£181£135£121
2019£163£157£111
2020£191£155£108
2021£225£185£139
2022£254£196£160
2023£232£206£142
2024£213£199£151
2025£216£208£152
2026£298£207£163
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Broadfield & Knuzden.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Broadfield & Knuzden in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.