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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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. 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
68
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
37.3(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.31(+79%)
Vehicle crime
7.49(+24%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.85(-24%)
Other theft
6.53(-1%)
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

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £148,000 in Overton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £720,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Overton 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 Overton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£341,250
Flats1£65,000
Semi-Detached19£207,500
Terraced49£129,000

10 years median price trend in Overton

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

All postcodes in Overton

BB67RE

Church Lane

BB67RH

Granville Road

BB67HE

Delph Court

BB67PF

Clifton Drive

BB67PR

Hillside Close

BB67QX

Britannia Street

BB67NB

Butts Mount

BB67SR

Hartley Street

BB67JG

Duke Street

BB67QA

Ash Street

BB67QL

Queen Street

BB79JJ

Berry's Lane

BB67JL

Green Street

BB67PQ

Cliffe Park

BB67SS

Heymoor Avenue

BB67JF

George Street

BB67SL

Coronation Street

BB67TG

Louie Pollard Crescent

BB67HX

Commercial Road

BB67LQ

Shelley Gardens

BB67SP

Overton

BB67TA

Lomax Close

BB67GX

Saw Mill Close

BB67JP

Russell Place

BB67JQ

Rushton Street

BB67TZ

Martholme Close

BB67AX

Queen Street

BB67JS

Edgeside

BB67JY

Coleridge Place

BB67PH

Westcliffe

BB67HU

Causeway

BB67LD

Masefield Close

BB14AJ

Overton

BB67AT

Queen Street

BB67ST

Shaftesbury Avenue

BB67NX

Ravenswood

BB67PP

Southcliffe

BB67RY

Maple Street

BB67LW

Dryden Grove

BB67NP

Haydock Square

BB67FY

Overton

BB67HZ

North View

BB67NQ

Bridge Street

BB67UN

Dean Lane

BB67WJ

Overton

BB67NL

South View

BB67UP

Ridgeway

BB67WN

Northlands Close

BB67LA

Wordsworth Drive

BB67NE

Towngate

BB67RW

Park Road

BB67NY

The Lodge

BB67LE

Shakespeare Avenue

BB67PZ

Oak Street

BB67RF

Park Lane

BB67GY

Mill Street

BB67PB

Grange Avenue

BB67PE

Grange Close

BB67PS

Church Lane

BB67LT

West Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.