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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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35 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
35
Deprivation level
2/10
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
17.29(-53%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.65(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.46(-61%)
Burglary
3.2(-43%)
Other theft
3.2(-52%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,490
95.91%
Other White
69
0.88%
Irish
38
0.49%
White and Asian (mixed)
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 110 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 in Read, Sabden & Chatburn area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,500 up to £910,000.

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
Detached47£410,000
Flats1£98,000
Semi-Detached25£277,000
Terraced37£189,950

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

BB127QT

Whins Lane

BB127RJ

Church Close

BB74FB

The Cutting

BB71PP

Whalley Road

BB74AX

Pendle Avenue

BB74BL

Twiston Lane

BB79FG

Willow Drive

BB79UQ

Barrow Brook Close

BB79ZB

Heath Close

BB127HX

Lawrence Avenue

BB74AP

Bridge Road

BB79GY

Black Hill View

BB79UZ

Stonewater Court

BB79WF

Holm Road

BB79ZP

Alder Prospect

BB127PZ

Kirkstall Avenue

BB127HS

Whalley Road

BB127PJ

Singleton Avenue

BB127RT

Old Coal Staithe

BB79BZ

Pendleton Road

BB71PU

Clitheroe Road

BB74BN

Brookside

BB74LD

Sawley Road

BB79BA

Whalley Road

BB74BE

Grindleton View

BB79RB

Millbrook Place

BB79WA

Hey Road

BB127NX

Simonstone Lane

BB127QJ

Sabden Road

BB127QU

South View

BB79BH

The Acres

BB79EX

Padiham Road

BB127HY

Scott Avenue

BB74BR

Pendle Road

BB79HR

St Nicholas Avenue

BB79WB

Hey Road

BB79YQ

Whitethorne Fold

BB71QB

West Lane

BB79XP

Wheatsheaf Close

BB74GB

Park Avenue

BB79ES

Sabden

BB79XR

Sheepfold Crescent

BB127PT

Green Acres

BB74FF

Arnot Lane

BB74BH

Crow Trees Gardens

BB127QW

Trapp Lane

BB127RH

George Lane

BB74AH

Park Avenue

BB79EP

Stubbins Lane

BB79HD

Clitheroe Road

BB79UX

Mill Court

BB127NR

Tunstead Avenue

BB127PA

Primrose Bank

BB127PH

Woodhead Road

BB74AR

Beech Grove

BB74AT

Cloughbank

BB74BS

West Lane

BB79AN

Greenmount

BB79BB

Birch View

BB74BA

Robinson Street

BB79BT

Cunliffe Lane

BB79BX

Clarkewood Close

BB79DA

Leys Close

BB79GW

Hey Road

BB129AE

Padiham Road

BB127HW

Clough Lane

BB74BF

Victoria Court

BB79AZ

Old Row

BB79HH

Bury Row

BB79QZ

North Road

BB127TY

Burnley Road

BB71PS

Clitheroe Road

BB79AH

Clitheroe Road

BB79DJ

Pendle Side Close

BB127RD

George Lane

BB127NL

Altham Pumping Station

BB127QQ

Patrick Avenue

BB127RP

Whalley Road

BB71PY

Rock Terrace

BB71PZ

Old Post Office Row

BB74AW

Bridge Road

BB79HS

Alston Close

BB127PB

Whalley Road

BB79AT

Abbey Terrace

BB74GA

Edmund Gennings Court

BB79BP

Washbrook Close

BB79FS

Stubbins Lane

BB127RW

Church Street

BB129AD

Sabden Road

BB79HN

Clitheroe Road

BB74BB

Ribblesdale View

BB79DQ

Victoria Grove

BB127SD

George Lane

BB74DF

Twiston Lane

BB79EQ

Pendle Street East

BB127NQ

Blackburn Road

BB79AY

Wiswell & Barrow

BB127NP

Simonstone Lane

BB127HP

Wood Terrace

BB127NS

Pollard Row

Data Sources

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