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About

Overton ward is situated in the northern part of the Hyndburn borough. Its landscape includes residential streets alongside areas of open green space, including playing fields and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal corridor, which passes through the ward. The area contains a mix of housing types, from terraced homes to more modern developments.

The community is served by local schools and several small retail units. The presence of the canal towpath provides a route for walking and cycling, connecting to broader networks. The ward's character is primarily residential, with its historical development closely linked to the transport and industrial infrastructure of the wider region.

Area overview

On average Overton has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 12.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Overton is £37,583 per year. The median sale price in Overton is £141,000 (around £160 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £110,375 and £204,875. There are 4 schools in Overton: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Overton is home to around 6,274 people, with a population density of about 663.3 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
12.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Overton Population
6,274
Population density
663.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.82(-1%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.81(+66%)
Shoplifting
7.65(+32%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.53(-27%)
Other theft
5.58(-15%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,777
92.08%
Pakistani
222
3.54%
Other White
73
1.16%
White and Asian (mixed)
44
0.7%
Indian
26
0.41%
Total population: 6,274

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,510
29.21%
No qualifications
986
19.08%
Level 3 (A level)
975
18.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
707
13.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
485
9.38%
Total 16+ residents: 5,169

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,055
37.19%
Owns with a mortgage
947
33.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
437
15.4%
Other social rented
245
8.64%
Social rents from council
78
2.75%
Total households: 2,837

Property prices in Overton

Median price: £141,000
Price per sq ft: £160
Sales (last 12 months): 104
Typical range (middle 50%): £110K – £205K

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £141,000 (about £160 per square foot) in Overton area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £525,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Overton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£294,500£252
Semi-Detached18£211,000£228
Terraced68£128,375£135
Flats4£74,300£164

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Overton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Overton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£263,500£171,250£93,350
2017£237,000£167,750£91,000
2018£245,000£130,000£82,500
2019£250,000£160,000£92,500
2020£320,000£160,000£99,975
2021£338,000£190,000£107,500
2022£335,000£223,500£115,000
2023£353,200£198,000£119,475
2024£345,000£192,250£125,000
2025£332,500£222,000£129,750
2026£285,000£190,000£130,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Overton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Overton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£163£187£97
2017£183£164£97
2018£200£151£90
2019£215£161£100
2020£203£163£105
2021£209£173£113
2022£210£212£124
2023£220£210£122
2024£248£205£138
2025£240£230£142
2026£252£226£130
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Overton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Overton in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Hyndburn district.

Band A£1,644
Band B£1,918
Band C£2,192
Band D£2,466
Band E£3,014
Band F£3,562
Band G£4,110
Band H£4,932

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Overton ward.

Local councillors

Jordan John Fox

Overton - Elected 7 May 2026

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