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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 105 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
Detached46£407,500
Flats1£98,000
Semi-Detached22£273,750
Terraced36£189,975

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

BB127PP

Fort Street

BB127QS

Wicken Tree Row

BB127ND

Simonstone Lane

BB74AJ

Greenfield Avenue

BB74BP

Brookside

BB74BT

West Lane

BB79AE

Clitheroe Road

BB79DG

Moor Lane

BB79UN

Barrow Brook Close

BB79UR

Barrow Brook Close

BB127NU

Simonstone Lane

BB79FL

Lodge Close

BB79FZ

Cypress Square

BB79HP

Sabden

BB127JD

Trapp Lane

BB127PD

Hambledon View

BB127QH

Windsor Close

BB127RG

Hammond Drive

BB79GJ

Parlock Crescent

BB127RY

Back Lane

BB127RA

Straits Lane

BB127SZ

Victoria Lodge

BB74AE

Dale Terrace

BB79DD

Pendleton Road

BB79DF

Vicarage Fold

BB127PQ

Straits Lane

BB127RL

St Johns Close

BB127RS

Hammond Drive

BB127SW

Whins Lane

BB79BS

Old Back Lane

BB127RE

Hammond Drive

BB127JG

Woodside Road

BB127PG

Nowell Grove

BB74DW

Green Lane

BB79ED

Watt Street

BB127RX

Old Roman Road

BB74BU

Pendle Road

BB74GR

Worston Road

BB79BG

Warrington Terrace

BB79HL

Top Row

BB71QA

Clitheroe Road

BB74BG

Sawley Road

BB74LA

Clitheroe Road

BB79HQ

Eightacre Avenue

BB127PY

Fountains Avenue

BB127QD

Sawley Avenue

BB127QE

Buckingham Drive

BB127QX

Whins Lane

BB74DE

Twiston Lane

BB79DX

Lamb Row

BB79DY

Whins Avenue

BB79EH

Wesley Street

BB79HJ

Clitheroe Road

BB127RQ

George Lane

BB79DT

Whalley Road

BB79EA

Whalley Road

BB127QR

Whins Lane

BB71PX

Eastview Terrace

BB74AZ

Victoria Avenue

BB79FA

Paynter Close

BB79FE

Birch Grove

BB79FH

Oak Close

BB79WP

Clitheroe Road

BB79ZN

Poplar Way

BB127HT

Whalley Road

BB127PS

East View

BB127RU

Read Hall Court

BB74AD

Shaw Gardens

BB74BJ

Pendle Road

BB79AW

Whalley Road

BB79EZ

Lane Ends

BB79FY

Sabden Brook Court

BB79XT

Northacre Drive

BB127HU

Beauley Avenue

BB127JE

Trapp Lane

BB79FD

Chestnut Crescent

BB79FN

Stubbins Lane

BB79FR

Clerk Hill Road

BB79ZR

Blackthorn Drive

BB79HA

Simonstone Road

BB79HB

Back Lane

BB74AS

Sawley Road

BB79XS

Middle Lodge Road

BB74AN

St Chads Avenue

BB74LB

Crow Trees Brow

BB79EN

Wesley Street

BB79YS

Park Farm View

BB127NT

Valley Terrace

BB74BY

Brownlow Farm

BB79DU

Laneside

BB127NN

Railway Terrace

BB127QP

Back Lane

BB79DH

Clitheroe By Pass

BB71PT

Clitheroe Road

BB74BW

Pendle Road

BB79BE

Ormerod Terrace

BB79HE

Crow Trees Road

BB79ZD

Elbow Wood Drive

BB127HN

Whalley Road

BB74BZ

Chatburn

Data Sources

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