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About

Rishton is a town and civil parish in the borough of Hyndburn, Lancashire, situated between Blackburn and Accrington. The town centre contains local shops, primary schools and community facilities; housing ranges from terraces built for mill workers to later suburban developments. Rishton railway station sits on the East Lancashire Line, providing regular services to Blackburn, Accrington and beyond, and the town lies within walking distance of farmland and short public footpaths that lead into surrounding lanes.

Rishton grew up around the 19th-century cotton industry and several former mill buildings remain part of the streetscape, many adapted for light industry and housing. Community life includes sports clubs, church groups and neighbourhood initiatives that use the town hall and recreation grounds. Local planning has aimed to balance conservation of historic buildings with small-scale development, and the town serves as a residential centre for people working elsewhere in Hyndburn and neighbouring boroughs. Practical links by rail and road keep Rishton connected while its compact size means everyday services are concentrated close to the station.

Area overview

On average Rishton has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rishton is £41,787 per year. There are 5 schools in Rishton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Rishton is home to around 6,658 people, with a population density of about 600.8 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
7.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rishton Population
6,658
Population density
600.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.11(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.99(+78%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.81(+20%)
Other theft
4.66(-29%)
Public order
4.51(-55%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,290
94.47%
Other White
101
1.52%
Pakistani
49
0.74%
Other Asian
33
0.5%
White and Asian (mixed)
30
0.45%
Total population: 6,658

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,479
27.05%
No qualifications
1,105
20.21%
Level 3 (A level)
992
18.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
743
13.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
587
10.74%
Total 16+ residents: 5,468

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,083
36.15%
Owns with a mortgage
839
28%
Private landlord or letting agency
718
23.97%
Other social rented
204
6.81%
Other forms of private rent
90
3%
Total households: 2,996

Property prices in Rishton

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £120,250 in Rishton area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £300,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rishton 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 Rishton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£280,000
Semi-Detached25£183,000
Terraced51£101,500

10 years median price trend in Rishton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rishton.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.