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Read, Sabden & Chatburn

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About

The Read, Sabden & Chatburn area forms a distinct part of the Ribble Valley's western edge, characterised by its position between Pendle Hill and the River Ribble. The settlements are linked by rural lanes and each retains its own identity, with Chatburn situated close to the river and the larger village of Read on higher ground. Sabden lies in its own valley, historically connected to the textile industry.

The landscape is defined by farmland, small streams, and wooded cloughs, with Pendle Hill providing a constant backdrop. Local life centres on village greens, community pubs, and well-used footpaths leading into the surrounding countryside. The area is known for its network of ancient packhorse trails, some still traceable as green lanes crossing the fields and moors.

Area overview

On average Read, Sabden & Chatburn has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Read, Sabden & Chatburn is £59,095 per year. There are 6 schools in Read, Sabden & Chatburn: 6 primary (2 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Read, Sabden & Chatburn is home to around 7,810 people, with a population density of about 127.6 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
6.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Read, Sabden & Chatburn Population
7,810
Population density
127.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.8(-52%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.62(-13%)
Other theft
4.23(-36%)
Burglary
3.07(-45%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.94(-67%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,490
95.91%
Other White
69
0.88%
White and Asian (mixed)
38
0.49%
Irish
38
0.49%
Chinese
32
0.41%
Total population: 7,809

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,794
42.72%
Level 3 (A level)
1,187
18.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
863
13.2%
No qualifications
706
10.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
464
7.09%
Total 16+ residents: 6,540

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,450
42.63%
Owns with a mortgage
1,143
33.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
427
12.56%
Other social rented
216
6.35%
Shared ownership
74
2.18%
Total households: 3,401

Property prices in Read, Sabden & Chatburn

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £287,800 in Read, Sabden & Chatburn area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,500 up to £1,440,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Read, Sabden & Chatburn 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 Read, Sabden & Chatburn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats3£155,000
Detached45£425,000
Terraced45£198,000
Semi-Detached28£282,000

10 years median price trend in Read, Sabden & Chatburn

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Read, Sabden & Chatburn.

All postcodes in Read, Sabden & Chatburn

BB127SW

Whins Lane

BB74AT

Cloughbank

BB74AP

Bridge Road

BB127PN

Whalley Road

BB127PD

Hambledon View

BB79DJ

Pendle Side Close

BB74LA

Clitheroe Road

BB127QS

Wicken Tree Row

BB74GA

Edmund Gennings Court

BB79AE

Clitheroe Road

BB74BJ

Pendle Road

BB127RD

George Lane

BB79ZB

Heath Close

BB127QH

Windsor Close

BB79ZS

Acorn Place

BB79DE

Chapel Fold

BB79BZ

Pendleton Road

BB127SE

Meadow View

BB79EH

Wesley Street

BB127NP

Simonstone Lane

BB127QT

Whins Lane

BB79DG

Moor Lane

BB79HG

Homeacre Avenue

BB79ZD

Elbow Wood Drive

BB79YS

Park Farm View

BB127ST

Westminster Close

BB79HA

Simonstone Road

BB127JA

Carleton Avenue

BB79BX

Clarkewood Close

BB127QR

Whins Lane

BB79GG

Dogwood Lane

BB74BG

Sawley Road

BB127RL

St Johns Close

BB127QN

Whins Lane

BB79BQ

Lodge Close

BB79HS

Alston Close

BB79AT

Abbey Terrace

BB74DB

Chatburn

BB127SU

Furness Avenue

BB127HU

Beauley Avenue

BB127PB

Whalley Road

BB127PE

Straits Lane

BB127NS

Pollard Row

BB79ZU

Stonewater Close

BB79DD

Pendleton Road

BB71QA

Clitheroe Road

BB79XR

Sheepfold Crescent

BB127HP

Wood Terrace

BB79EQ

Pendle Street East

BB79EP

Stubbins Lane

BB79BH

The Acres

BB74AZ

Victoria Avenue

BB127JD

Trapp Lane

BB79AX

Trafford Gardens

BB79BP

Washbrook Close

BB74FB

The Cutting

BB79DX

Lamb Row

BB127NU

Simonstone Lane

BB127NQ

Blackburn Road

BB127SS

Tintern Close

BB79GJ

Parlock Crescent

BB74AE

Dale Terrace

BB74AG

Ribble Lane

BB79XS

Middle Lodge Road

BB74BZ

Chatburn

BB127QW

Trapp Lane

BB74BX

Pendle Road

BB79WA

Hey Road

BB127QA

Byland Close

BB127PP

Fort Street

BB79FF

Ash Close

BB79LA

Shepherds Close

BB79EZ

Lane Ends

BB74AU

Downham Road

BB74BA

Robinson Street

BB79HN

Clitheroe Road

BB74JY

Clitheroe Road

BB74AL

Darkwood Crescent

BB79ES

Sabden

BB127QU

South View

BB127NW

Bank Terrace

BB79BY

Taskers Croft

BB79DZ

Whalley Road

BB127HX

Lawrence Avenue

BB127PH

Woodhead Road

BB79BA

Whalley Road

BB74BL

Twiston Lane

BB79DA

Leys Close

BB127QP

Back Lane

BB74AQ

Ribblesdale Square

BB74DW

Green Lane

BB79BS

Old Back Lane

BB74DE

Twiston Lane

BB79FY

Sabden Brook Court

BB74BE

Grindleton View

BB79BJ

Whiteacre Lane

BB79FH

Oak Close

BB79WP

Clitheroe Road

BB129AD

Sabden Road

BB79FS

Stubbins Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.