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About

Hyndburn is a borough in Lancashire, North West England, covering an area of approximately 30 square miles. It includes towns such as Accrington, Oswaldtwistle, and Church, along with several smaller villages. The district lies between the Pennines to the east and the Ribble Valley to the west, featuring a mix of urban and rural landscapes. Historically, Hyndburn was a centre for cotton manufacturing during the Industrial Revolution, with many mills still standing today.

The area is known for its strong community ties and local heritage, including landmarks like the Haworth Art Gallery and the Accrington Pals Memorial. Hyndburn has good transport links, with the M65 motorway providing access to nearby cities like Blackburn and Burnley. The borough also offers green spaces such as Peel Park and the Coppice, popular for walking and outdoor activities. While facing economic challenges, Hyndburn retains a distinct identity shaped by its industrial past and ongoing regeneration efforts.

Area overview

On average Hyndburn has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 132 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Hyndburn is £35,703 per year. There are 47 schools in Hyndburn: 35 primary (2 Outstanding and 24 Good) and 6 secondary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
132
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hyndburn Population
82,234
Population density
1,126.6 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
65,471
79.61%
Pakistani
10,825
13.16%
Other White
2,018
2.45%
Other Asian
621
0.76%
White and Asian (mixed)
573
0.7%
Total population: 82,237

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
11,917
34.25%
Owns with a mortgage
10,027
28.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
7,088
20.37%
Other social rented
3,489
10.03%
Social rents from council
1,222
3.51%
Total households: 34,790

Property prices in Hyndburn

Based on 911 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in Hyndburn area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £642,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hyndburn 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 Hyndburn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached121£255,000
Flats12£81,500
Semi-Detached243£180,000
Terraced535£100,000

10 years median price trend in Hyndburn

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

All wards in Hyndburn

Altham

Barnfield

Baxenden

Central

Church

Clayton-le-Moors

Huncoat

Immanuel

Milnshaw

Netherton

Overton

Peel

Rishton

Spring Hill

St Andrew's

St Oswald's

Data Sources

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