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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

BB79BJ

Whiteacre Lane

BB79EL

Badger Wells Cottages

BB127NZ

Whalley Road

BB127PL

Masterson Avenue

BB127QL

Whins Lane

BB127RR

Whalley Road

BB79BD

Whalley Road

BB79BN

Whalley Road

BB79BU

Back Lane

BB79FJ

Waterside Close

BB127HR

School Lane

BB127PW

Westfield Avenue

BB127SB

Woodfields

BB79EJ

Stubbins Lane

BB79HF

Timbrills Avenue

BB79XU

Hazelnut Court

BB79ZQ

Rowan Way

BB74AG

Ribble Lane

BB79AR

Chorlton Terrace

BB79EB

Gardeners Row

BB79EF

The Fields

BB79XQ

Waterside Reach

BB127QF

Beaufort Close

BB127QY

Whins Lane

BB74DN

Green Lane

BB79AP

Catlow Terrace

BB79AU

Cockerill Terrace

BB79EU

Mount Pleasant

BB79HT

Stubbins Lane

BB79HX

Clitheroe Road

BB79UB

Mill Court

BB79ZA

Links Close

BB127PR

Jubilee Street

BB127QN

Whins Lane

BB74BX

Pendle Road

BB127RF

Hammond Drive

BB74DD

Pendle Cottages

BB79EY

Thorn Street

BB79GG

Dogwood Lane

BB79JZ

Oak Tree Drive

BB127HZ

Haugh Avenue

BB127FS

Blackburn Road

BB79FF

Ash Close

BB79LA

Shepherds Close

BB79UY

Cobden Close

BB127QG

Berkeley Drive

BB79BQ

Lodge Close

BB79YD

Bennetts Close

BB127PN

Whalley Road

BB79DE

Chapel Fold

BB79ZT

Cherry Tree Square

BB127JA

Carleton Avenue

BB79WD

Hey Road

BB79GX

Ashburn Close

BB79ZU

Stonewater Close

BB74AB

Old Road

BB74AL

Darkwood Crescent

BB79AS

Whalley Road

BB74DL

Pendle Avenue

BB79AX

Trafford Gardens

BB79UP

Oaklea Gardens

BB79ZL

Aspen Crescent

BB74AF

Mount Pleasant

BB74AQ

Ribblesdale Square

BB74JY

Clitheroe Road

BB79BY

Taskers Croft

BB127QA

Byland Close

BB127RB

Whins Lane

BB127SS

Tintern Close

BB127SU

Furness Avenue

BB74AY

Wood Terrace

BB127JF

Dawson Avenue

BB127NW

Bank Terrace

BB127NY

Whalley Road

BB127TW

East Whalley, Read & Simonstone

BB79DB

Moorside Lane

BB79HU

St Nicholas Mews

BB79ZJ

Ivy Bank

BB79BL

Whiteacre Lane

BB79DZ

Whalley Road

BB79EG

Pendle Street West

BB127JB

Harewood Avenue

BB127QB

Waverley Close

BB74EP

Hare Hill Croft

BB79BF

Brambles Close

BB127PE

Straits Lane

BB127RN

Tennyson Avenue

BB74AA

Crow Trees Brow

BB79EW

Padiham Road

BB79FQ

Clerk Hill Road

BB127QZ

Turner Fold

BB127SE

Meadow View

BB127ST

Westminster Close

BB74AU

Downham Road

BB74JZ

Clitheroe Road

BB79FX

Pendle Street East

BB79HG

Homeacre Avenue

BB79ZS

Acorn Place

BB127PF

Tennyson Avenue

BB127RZ

Back Lane

Data Sources

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