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Habergham & Ightenhill

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About

Habergham and Ightenhill form a primarily residential district on the eastern side of Burnley. The area is characterised by a mix of housing types, from older terraced streets to more modern developments, set along roads that follow the gentle slopes of the local landscape. It serves as a quiet neighbourhood for the town, with several local schools and community facilities catering to its residents.

The area's history is subtly present in its place names and the remaining green spaces, such as Ightenhill Park. A notable local landmark is the Singing Ringing Tree, a wind-powered sound sculpture located on the moorland heights above the residential streets, offering panoramic views back across the town. This open upland edge provides a distinct contrast to the settled areas below.

Area overview

On average Habergham & Ightenhill has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 6.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Habergham & Ightenhill is £47,426 per year. There are 3 schools in Habergham & Ightenhill: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Habergham & Ightenhill is home to around 7,075 people, with a population density of about 1,253.9 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Habergham & Ightenhill Population
7,075
Population density
1,253.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.33(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.84(-17%)
Burglary
5.65(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.81(-46%)
Public order
4.38(-57%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,769
95.72%
Pakistani
52
0.74%
Other White
41
0.58%
Irish
33
0.47%
Indian
30
0.42%
Total population: 7,072

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,743
29.63%
Level 3 (A level)
1,156
19.65%
No qualifications
1,138
19.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
755
12.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
540
9.18%
Total 16+ residents: 5,883

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,327
44.1%
Owns with a mortgage
1,119
37.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
248
8.24%
Other social rented
176
5.85%
Social rents from council
82
2.73%
Total households: 3,009

Property prices in Habergham & Ightenhill

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£238
Sales (last 12 months)96
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £310K

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £238 per square foot) in Habergham & Ightenhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £493,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Habergham & Ightenhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached50£307,500£262
Semi-Detached28£180,000£209
Terraced17£130,000£129
Flats1£40,000£81

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Habergham & Ightenhill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Habergham & Ightenhill.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£212,750£125,000£97,500
2017£205,000£126,000£84,475
2018£207,500£130,500£93,500
2019£220,495£130,000£97,500
2020£227,995£150,000£98,500
2021£239,995£143,000£119,950
2022£264,995£183,995£135,000
2023£276,995£180,000£114,500
2024£275,000£175,000£125,000
2025£295,000£183,750£129,950
2026£300,000£187,500£107,475
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Habergham & Ightenhill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Habergham & Ightenhill.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£196£155£111
2017£179£162£102
2018£186£154£110
2019£192£178£94
2020£198£188£125
2021£215£199£149
2022£239£221£139
2023£245£221£114
2024£242£203£132
2025£254£206£142
2026£269£198£130
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Habergham & Ightenhill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Habergham & Ightenhill 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.