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About

Huncoat is a ward located in the borough of Hyndburn, Lancashire. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including terraced homes and semi-detached properties. It is situated near the A56, providing easy access to nearby towns like Accrington and Burnley. The ward includes green spaces such as Huncoat Park, offering recreational areas for residents.

Historically, Huncoat was linked to coal mining and textile manufacturing, though these industries have declined. Today, the area features local amenities like shops, schools, and community facilities. The Leeds and Liverpool Canal runs nearby, adding to the area's connectivity. Huncoat retains a quiet, suburban character while being close to larger urban centres.

Area overview

On average Huncoat has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85 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 of residents in Huncoat is £35,933 per year. There are 1 schools in Huncoat: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 58 recent sales, the median property price is £168,000 in Huncoat area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 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
Detached17£262,500
Flats3£75,000
Semi-Detached25£160,000
Terraced13£119,950

10 years median price trend in Huncoat

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

All postcodes in Huncoat

BB56DE

Heaning Avenue

BB56LX

Highergate Close

BB56QT

Turkey Street

BB56RF

Eastgate

BB56UL

Limewood Close

BB56UQ

Rowan Tree Close

BB56XH

Deer Park

BB56HJ

Accrington North East

BB56JZ

Eastgate

BB56LL

Wedgewood Road

BB56NE

Walter Street

BB56DF

Hatfield Road

BB56JX

Longsight Avenue

BB56HB

Stanley Court

Data Sources

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