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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

BB79UN

Barrow Brook Close

BB79EA

Whalley Road

BB79XU

Hazelnut Court

BB127PA

Primrose Bank

BB79EN

Wesley Street

BB127QB

Waverley Close

BB79HB

Back Lane

BB79HJ

Clitheroe Road

BB127QX

Whins Lane

BB79HL

Top Row

BB79UZ

Stonewater Court

BB79XP

Wheatsheaf Close

BB79AW

Whalley Road

BB71PP

Whalley Road

BB79EX

Padiham Road

BB79BN

Whalley Road

BB74DD

Pendle Cottages

BB127RZ

Back Lane

BB74AD

Shaw Gardens

BB79AP

Catlow Terrace

BB79HH

Bury Row

BB74GB

Park Avenue

BB79RB

Millbrook Place

BB127JE

Trapp Lane

BB127RA

Straits Lane

BB79ZN

Poplar Way

BB79DB

Moorside Lane

BB79BU

Back Lane

BB127RE

Hammond Drive

BB79BT

Cunliffe Lane

BB79HT

Stubbins Lane

BB71PT

Clitheroe Road

BB127PQ

Straits Lane

BB74DN

Green Lane

BB127QF

Beaufort Close

BB79HF

Timbrills Avenue

BB79GY

Black Hill View

BB74AB

Old Road

BB79UX

Mill Court

BB79UR

Barrow Brook Close

BB127SD

George Lane

BB127RG

Hammond Drive

BB79LB

Whalley Road

BB79BL

Whiteacre Lane

BB79AY

Wiswell & Barrow

BB127PS

East View

BB79EB

Gardeners Row

BB71PZ

Old Post Office Row

BB127PT

Green Acres

BB127QG

Berkeley Drive

BB79FJ

Waterside Close

BB127HZ

Haugh Avenue

BB79FL

Lodge Close

BB79FR

Clerk Hill Road

BB127RR

Whalley Road

BB74DF

Twiston Lane

BB79DF

Vicarage Fold

BB79EJ

Stubbins Lane

BB127RH

George Lane

BB74BB

Ribblesdale View

BB127RU

Read Hall Court

BB127SB

Woodfields

BB79GB

Wiswell & Barrow

BB79ZA

Links Close

BB127TY

Burnley Road

BB127HY

Scott Avenue

BB79UP

Oaklea Gardens

BB74BP

Brookside

BB127RJ

Church Close

BB79ZR

Blackthorn Drive

BB127PG

Nowell Grove

BB127HN

Whalley Road

BB127PJ

Singleton Avenue

BB79FG

Willow Drive

BB79AH

Clitheroe Road

BB127QY

Whins Lane

BB127JB

Harewood Avenue

BB127FS

Blackburn Road

BB79EU

Mount Pleasant

BB79YQ

Whitethorne Fold

BB74BS

West Lane

BB127HW

Clough Lane

BB127HT

Whalley Road

BB74BW

Pendle Road

BB79UB

Mill Court

BB127RB

Whins Lane

BB127PZ

Kirkstall Avenue

BB74AH

Park Avenue

BB127RY

Back Lane

BB79HU

St Nicholas Mews

BB79AN

Greenmount

BB79XT

Northacre Drive

BB79UQ

Barrow Brook Close

BB127QQ

Patrick Avenue

BB74GR

Worston Road

BB79UY

Cobden Close

BB79AU

Cockerill Terrace

BB79HX

Clitheroe Road

BB79AS

Whalley Road

BB71QB

West Lane

Data Sources

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