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About

Huncoat is a residential and former industrial ward situated on the eastern edge of Hyndburn. The area is defined by its proximity to the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and the railway line, which historically supported local collieries and cotton mills. Housing consists primarily of inter-war and post-war terraced and semi-detached homes, with some newer developments. The landscape includes open fields and wooded cloughs leading towards the Pennine foothills, providing a transition from town to countryside.

The community is served by local shops, schools, and several public houses. Recreational spaces include the Huncoat Nature Reserve, a reclaimed colliery site now popular for walking. The area retains a distinct identity separate from the larger neighbouring town of Accrington, with its own local history centred on mining and textile manufacturing. Regular bus and rail services connect the ward to the wider borough.

Area overview

On average Huncoat has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Huncoat is £38,677 per year. There are 1 schools in Huncoat: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Huncoat is home to around 4,697 people, with a population density of about 1,140.9 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
12.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Huncoat Population
4,697
Population density
1,140.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.77(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.68(+49%)
Vehicle crime
7.45(+24%)
Other theft
5.75(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.11(-43%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,214
89.76%
Pakistani
197
4.2%
Other White
147
3.13%
White and Asian (mixed)
34
0.72%
Irish
23
0.49%
Total population: 4,695

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,075
27.89%
Level 3 (A level)
730
18.94%
No qualifications
691
17.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
581
15.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
387
10.04%
Total 16+ residents: 3,855

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
694
35.19%
Owns with a mortgage
692
35.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
226
11.46%
Other social rented
199
10.09%
Social rents from council
110
5.58%
Total households: 1,972

Property prices in Huncoat

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £168,000 in Huncoat area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £359,950.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Huncoat 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 Huncoat over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£266,250
Flats4£71,500
Semi-Detached23£166,000
Terraced13£120,000

10 years median price trend in Huncoat

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

All postcodes in Huncoat

BB56HN

Bolton Avenue

BB56NJ

Bolton Avenue

BB56HH

Parker Street

BB56JQ

Thirlmere Close

BB56LD

Burnley Road

BB56NQ

Prospect Terrace

BB56JH

Rydal Close

BB56JA

Grasmere Close

BB56LJ

Burnley Lane

BB56QJ

Surrey Street

BB56QN

Avenue Parade

BB56RG

Caldew Court

BB56XJ

Squirrels Close

BB55UX

Kings Highway

BB56LH

Higher Gate

BB56XD

Tarn Brook Close

BB56LS

Station Road

BB56QW

Avenue Parade

BB56XB

Eaves Close

BB56NX

Whinney Hill Road

BB56EB

Cambridge Street

BB56LG

Woodside Road

BB56NH

Yorkshire Street

BB56HY

Ambleside Close

BB56LW

Lower Gate Road

BB56UJ

Elmwood Close

BB56DG

Birkett Road

BB56UH

Sprucewood Close

BB56HD

Burnley Road

BB56HW

Woodside Road

BB56LT

Peter Grime Row

BB56HF

Peel Park Avenue

BB56LQ

Bank Terrace

BB56ET

The Crofts

BB56TX

Alder Grove

BB56UD

Hawkstone Close

BB56HS

Brown Birks Road

BB56XA

Old Hall Drive

BB56NB

Marshall Avenue

BB56TY

Birch Close

BB56XQ

Badgers Close

BB56DQ

Boundary Road

BB56JP

Woodside Road

BB56XL

Foxwood Chase

BB56LE

Griffin Close

BB56NN

Enfield Road

BB56QL

Waddington Road

BB56LF

Higher Gate Road

BB56DA

Whitewell Road

BB56DR

Penny House Lane

BB56HZ

Newby Road

BB56JB

Keswick Close

BB56NU

Honeysuckle Court

BB56NZ

Woodside Close

BB56QH

Moleside Close

BB56JG

Windermere Avenue

BB56LP

Towneley Avenue

BB56HT

Oakfield Avenue

BB56JJ

Haweswater Road

BB56LR

Lynwood Road

BB56NF

James Street

BB56PL

Peel Park Close

BB56SU

Hodder Street

BB56UB

Headingley Close

BB56LN

Lowergate Road

BB56XF

Meadow Close

BB56LY

Altham Lane

BB56RB

Seathwaite Way

BB56HA

Burnley Road

BB56HU

Oakhurst Avenue

BB56LZ

Stone Hey

BB56LB

Spout House Lane

BB56HQ

South Street

BB56HR

Woodside Road

BB56NG

Station Road

BB56UA

Wessex Close

BB56DJ

Eastgate

BB56DB

Balmoral Road

BB56HX

Within Grove

BB56XN

The Triangle

BB56TU

Pendle View

BB56LA

Kingsway

BB56XE

Vale Court

BB56QS

Coppice Avenue

BB56TD

Bluebell Way

BB56UE

Winterley Drive

BB56XG

Sutton Crescent

BB56HE

Sawley Avenue

BB56JU

Burnley Road

BB56NW

Hyacinth Avenue

BB56HG

Burnley Road

BB56NL

Daisy Hill Court

BB56UG

Pinewood Drive

BB56HL

St Davids Wood

BB56HP

Oakdene Avenue

BB56JY

Moorfield Avenue

BB56DD

Carlisle Road

BB56ND

Edgar Street

BB56QP

Water Street

BB56TP

Sedum Gardens

Data Sources

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