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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£227
Sales (last 12 months)68
Typical range (middle 50%)£137K – £265K

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £227 per square foot) in Huncoat area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Huncoat over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£270,000£254
Semi-Detached29£176,500£229
Terraced14£123,000£133
Flats4£77,000£111

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Huncoat

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Huncoat.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£172,500£129,000£89,975
2017£197,475£79,000£122,500£92,500
2018£200,000£78,125£146,000£83,500
2019£222,475£55,000£160,000£106,250
2020£233,375£69,000£146,000£97,250
2021£243,000£57,500£163,500£91,000
2022£228,000£92,500£170,000£110,000
2023£211,500£55,000£172,500£107,000
2024£250,000£170,000£124,225
2025£280,000£73,500£179,000£123,000
2026£265,000£100,000£155,000£110,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Huncoat.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Huncoat.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£165£136£102
2017£162£105£140£86
2018£184£119£172£102
2019£206£76£168£100
2020£191£96£157£109
2021£191£79£171£103
2022£206£123£197£123
2023£213£73£194£121
2024£224£194£136
2025£260£100£228£131
2026£237£163£200£140
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Huncoat.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Huncoat 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.