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About

Padiham is a small town located in the borough of Burnley, Lancashire. It sits along the River Calder, about 3 miles west of Burnley town centre. The area has a mix of residential and industrial spaces, with terraced housing and former mill buildings reflecting its historical ties to the textile industry.

The town features local amenities such as shops, pubs, and parks, including the popular Gawthorpe Hall, a historic country house with surrounding gardens. Padiham also has good transport links, with bus routes connecting it to Burnley and nearby towns. The area retains a strong sense of community, with events and markets held throughout the year.

Area overview

On average Padiham has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 152 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Padiham is £33,800 per year. There are 7 schools in Padiham: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
152
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
15.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Padiham Population
9,325
Population density
2,276.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,877
95.22%
Other White
140
1.5%
Pakistani
65
0.7%
White and Asian (mixed)
56
0.6%
Irish
36
0.39%
Total population: 9,323

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,228
28.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,085
25.27%
Owns with a mortgage
1,012
23.57%
Other social rented
574
13.37%
Social rents from council
254
5.92%
Total households: 4,294

Property prices in Padiham

Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £105,000 in Padiham area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,950 up to £375,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Padiham 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 Padiham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£250,000
Flats8£65,000
Semi-Detached14£175,000
Terraced112£97,750

10 years median price trend in Padiham

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

Data Sources

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