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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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
Deprivation level
2/10
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
64.81(+248%)
Violence and sexual offences
47.48(+28%)
Vehicle crime
14.32(+137%)
Burglary
12.06(+117%)
Other theft
9.04(+37%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,293
97.44%
Irish
6
0.45%
Chinese
6
0.45%
Indian
5
0.38%
Other White
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

Based on 14 recent sales, the median property price is £226,250 in Chatburn area, with individual transactions ranging from £162,000 up to £525,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chatburn 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 Chatburn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£525,000
Semi-Detached3£275,000
Terraced10£190,775

10 years median price trend in Chatburn

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.