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About

Church ward is located in the borough of Hyndburn, Lancashire. It covers an area that includes parts of Accrington, with a mix of residential and commercial spaces. The ward is named after the historic Church of St James, which dates back to the 19th century and remains a local landmark.

The area features a range of housing, from terraced homes to modern developments, alongside small businesses and community facilities. Public transport links connect Church ward to nearby towns, making it accessible for commuters. Green spaces like Oak Hill Park provide recreational opportunities for residents. The ward has a strong sense of community, with local events often held at venues such as the Church Institute.

Area overview

On average Church has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 156 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Church is £32,579 per year. There are 2 schools in Church: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

156

Deprivation level

10/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Church Population

5,382

Population density

2,469 per km²

Demographics

British

3,389

62.98%

Pakistani

1,262

23.45%

Other White

378

7.02%

Other Asian

1.17%

Bangladeshi

0.74%

Total population: 5,381

Housing

Owns outright

520

24.51%

Owns with a mortgage

493

23.23%

Private landlord or letting agency

466

21.96%

Other social rented

423

19.93%

Social rents from council

150

7.07%

Total households: 2,122

Property prices in Church

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £107,000 in Church area, with individual transactions ranging from £21,000 up to £230,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Church over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	3	£215,000	£201,500	£207,500	£222,500	£228,500
Flats	2	£51,000	£48,300	£49,500	£52,500	£53,700
Semi-Detached	7	£136,000	£87,862	£129,000	£146,000	£157,597
Terraced	37	£95,000	£55,800	£72,400	£120,000	£150,400

10 years median price trend in Church

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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