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Read, Sabden & Chatburn

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About

The Read, Sabden & Chatburn area lies in the Ribble Valley, Lancashire, surrounded by rolling countryside and the Forest of Bowland. The villages are connected by winding lanes and offer views of Pendle Hill, a prominent local landmark. The area is known for its mix of farmland, woodland, and small settlements, providing a quiet, rural atmosphere.

Read is a small village with historic stone cottages, while Sabden sits at the foot of Pendle Hill and has a history tied to textile manufacturing. Chatburn, near the River Ribble, features traditional stone buildings and a peaceful setting. The area has local amenities, including pubs and shops, catering to residents and visitors exploring the surrounding countryside. Walking trails and cycling routes are popular, linking the villages to the wider Ribble Valley landscape.

Area overview

On average Read, Sabden & Chatburn has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 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 of residents in Read, Sabden & Chatburn is £47,200 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).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Read, Sabden & Chatburn Population
7,810
Population density
127.6 per km²

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

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 106 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in Read, Sabden & Chatburn area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,500 up to £900,000.

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
Detached40£405,000
Flats1£98,000
Semi-Detached24£276,000
Terraced41£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

BB74JZ

Clitheroe Road

BB79EW

Padiham Road

BB79FQ

Clerk Hill Road

BB79FX

Pendle Street East

BB79HG

Homeacre Avenue

BB79ZS

Rowan Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.