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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 64 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
64
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
35.34(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.55(+42%)
Vehicle crime
7.88(+32%)
Other theft
5.11(-23%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.26(-53%)
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 66 recent sales, the median property price is £179,500 in Huncoat area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £400,000.

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
Detached20£270,000
Terraced13£120,000
Semi-Detached28£177,750
Flats5£72,000

10 years median price trend in Huncoat

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

All postcodes in Huncoat

BB56JZ

Burnley Road

BB56DJ

Eastgate

BB56TU

Pendle View

BB56HD

Burnley Road

BB56XG

Sutton Crescent

BB56QJ

Surrey Street

BB56JX

Longsight Avenue

BB56XH

Deer Park

BB56DD

Carlisle Road

BB56QT

Peel Park

BB56TP

Sedum Gardens

BB56LS

Station Road

BB56TY

Birch Close

BB56JP

Woodside Road

Data Sources

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