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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

BB79DH

Clitheroe By Pass

BB79HD

Clitheroe Road

BB79EF

The Fields

BB79DT

Whalley Road

BB127QZ

Turner Fold

BB127ND

Simonstone Lane

BB79FX

Pendle Street East

BB74BF

Victoria Court

BB127SZ

Victoria Lodge

BB79WF

Holm Road

BB71PY

Rock Terrace

BB127PR

Jubilee Street

BB79EG

Pendle Street West

BB127PL

Masterson Avenue

BB127RN

Tennyson Avenue

BB74AY

Wood Terrace

BB79FQ

Clerk Hill Road

BB79WB

Hey Road

BB74BH

Crow Trees Gardens

BB74BR

Pendle Road

BB127SA

Back Lane

BB127QE

Buckingham Drive

BB79ZQ

Rowan Way

BB79ET

Pendle Street East

BB127RW

Church Street

BB79DU

Laneside

BB79GX

Ashburn Close

BB79HP

Sabden

BB79EL

Badger Wells Cottages

BB74AJ

Greenfield Avenue

BB127NZ

Whalley Road

BB79ZT

Cherry Tree Square

BB71PU

Clitheroe Road

BB127NY

Whalley Road

BB127RF

Read Hall Cottages

BB79FE

Birch Grove

BB127QD

Sawley Avenue

BB127PW

Westfield Avenue

BB127NT

Valley Terrace

BB74LD

Sawley Road

BB79AR

Chorlton Terrace

BB74BY

Brownlow Farm

BB71PS

Clitheroe Road

BB127HR

School Lane

BB79FD

Chestnut Crescent

BB127QL

Whins Lane

BB74AS

Sawley Road

BB79QZ

North Road

BB79HE

Crow Trees Road

BB74AF

Mount Pleasant

BB127TW

East Whalley, Read & Simonstone

BB79XQ

Waterside Reach

BB127HS

Whalley Road

BB74AA

Crow Trees Brow

BB79AZ

Old Row

BB74LB

Crow Trees Brow

BB79DQ

Victoria Grove

BB74AW

Bridge Road

BB74BT

West Lane

BB127RT

Old Coal Staithe

BB79ZJ

Ivy Bank

BB74BU

Pendle Road

BB74AX

Pendle Avenue

BB127NL

Altham Pumping Station

BB79FN

Stubbins Lane

BB79WD

Hey Road

BB79BE

Ormerod Terrace

BB127NR

Tunstead Avenue

BB74AN

St Chads Avenue

BB127JG

Woodside Road

BB79HQ

Eightacre Avenue

BB79EY

Thorn Street

BB79BF

Brambles Close

BB127RS

Hammond Drive

BB79YD

Bennetts Close

BB79DY

Whins Avenue

BB74JZ

Clitheroe Road

BB127PY

Fountains Avenue

BB127PF

Tennyson Avenue

BB74DL

Pendle Avenue

BB127NN

Railway Terrace

BB74BN

Brookside

BB79FA

Paynter Close

BB79ZP

Alder Prospect

BB79ZL

Aspen Crescent

BB79HR

St Nicholas Avenue

BB79JZ

Oak Tree Drive

BB79GW

Hey Road

BB79BG

Warrington Terrace

BB127QJ

Sabden Road

BB79BD

Whalley Road

BB79EW

Padiham Road

BB127RP

Whalley Road

BB74EP

Hare Hill Croft

BB127RX

Old Roman Road

BB71PX

Eastview Terrace

BB127NX

Simonstone Lane

BB127JF

Dawson Avenue

BB74FF

Arnot Lane

BB79FZ

Cypress Square

Data Sources

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