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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 4 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

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Habergham & Ightenhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £493,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Habergham & Ightenhill 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 Habergham & Ightenhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached44£310,000
Flats1£40,000
Semi-Detached28£182,500
Terraced17£130,000

10 years median price trend in Habergham & Ightenhill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Habergham & Ightenhill.

All postcodes in Habergham & Ightenhill

BB120LJ

Ighten Road

BB127TP

Blea Close

BB128TZ

Blackburn Road

BB126PA

Padiham Road

BB126BY

Lockyer Avenue

BB128XD

Dovedale Drive

BB128XE

Wythburn Close

BB128AS

Loughrigg Close

BB126EQ

Jobling Close

BB126AZ

Cardigan Avenue

BB128UD

Cornfield Grove

BB120LD

The Ridings

BB126NY

Hambledon View

BB128XG

Whittaker Close

BB120HY

Southcliffe Avenue

BB128UF

Cumbrian Way

BB126BD

Caernarvon Avenue

BB128AW

Brantfell Drive

BB126AD

Wiltshire Avenue

BB126AT

Radnor Avenue

BB128UJ

Mosedale Drive

BB126NT

Moore Street

BB120HS

Wellfield Drive

BB126DW

Dugdale Road

BB128AJ

Stephenson Drive

BB120TN

Berwick Drive

BB120LP

Ightenhill Park Lane

BB126BP

Colvin Way

BB120TS

Stainton Drive

BB120TB

Yewbarrow Close

BB126AX

Denbigh Grove

BB128AP

Lakeland Way

BB120JA

Somerford Close

BB120TX

Lindisfarne Close

BB128UH

Torver Close

BB126DF

Lockyer Avenue

BB126DE

Essex Avenue

BB128AH

Southern Avenue

BB128TR

Easedale Close

BB120HZ

Wellfield Drive

BB126AG

Sycamore Avenue

BB126NR

Poets Road

BB128XB

Ulpha Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.