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About

Chatburn ward encompasses the village of the same name along the A59 corridor in the Ribble Valley. The area is defined by its position on the banks of the River Ribble, with surrounding agricultural land and views toward Pendle Hill. The local economy has historical ties to limestone quarrying, and the village layout reflects its development along the main road and railway line.

The Leeds and Liverpool Canal passes through the ward, with a notable aqueduct carrying it over the River Ribble near the village. This infrastructure underscores the area's industrial past. Community life centres on local shops, pubs, and the primary school, with the rural setting providing a quiet residential character distinct from the larger towns nearby.

Area overview

On average Chatburn has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 7.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chatburn is £59,095 per year. There are 1 schools in Chatburn: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Chatburn is home to around 1,327 people, with a population density of about 49.3 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
7.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chatburn Population
1,327
Population density
49.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
59.53(+232%)
Violence and sexual offences
43.71(+17%)
Other theft
12.81(+94%)
Burglary
9.04(+63%)
Vehicle crime
6.03(+1%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,293
97.44%
Chinese
6
0.45%
Irish
6
0.45%
Indian
5
0.38%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
0.3%
Total population: 1,327

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
413
37.27%
Level 3 (A level)
193
17.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
156
14.08%
No qualifications
147
13.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
97
8.75%
Total 16+ residents: 1,108

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
217
37.16%
Owns with a mortgage
166
28.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
133
22.77%
Other social rented
51
8.73%
Other forms of private rent
16
2.74%
Total households: 584

Property prices in Chatburn

Median price£216,500
Price per sq ft£266
Sales (last 12 months)20
Typical range (middle 50%)£176K – £294K

Based on 20 recent sales, the median property price is £216,500 (about £266 per square foot) in Chatburn area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £665,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chatburn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£650,000£334
Semi-Detached4£276,250£266
Terraced14£202,500£244

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chatburn

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chatburn.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£131,850
2017£402,500£189,575£158,500
2018£495,000£238,250£165,975
2019£662,500£435,000£160,000
2020£645,000£200,000£217,000
2021£475,000£250,000£160,000
2022£650,000£326,500£188,577
2023£1,027,500£332,000£175,000
2024£657,000£335,000£189,000
2025£580,000£260,000£211,500
2026£665,000£320,000£195,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chatburn.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chatburn.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£180
2017£208£214£212
2018£230£192£197
2019£252£185£217
2020£243£170£200
2021£232£258£176
2022£302£204£234
2023£379£297£219
2024£275£299£227
2025£266£294£235
2026£394£259£241
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chatburn.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chatburn in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Chatburn

Is Chatburn safe?

Chatburn records about 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Chatburn?

The median sale price in Chatburn is £216,500 (about £266 per square foot) based on 20 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Chatburn?

Chatburn has 1 primary school (1 rated Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Chatburn?

Chatburn scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Chatburn sits around rank 26,717 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Chatburn?

The average household income in Chatburn is around £59,095 per year, and 7% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Chatburn?

Chatburn is represented by 1 elected councillor: Gary Kenneth Scott (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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.