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About

Rishton is a ward within the Hyndburn borough, situated to the north of Accrington. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing types from Victorian terraces to more modern developments. Its layout is centred around the main thoroughfares of Blackburn Road and High Street, which serve as the local commercial core for everyday shopping and services. The Leeds and Liverpool Canal runs along its southern boundary, providing a linear route for walking and cycling.

The local landscape is marked by the presence of Rishton Reservoir, a significant body of water to the east that contributes to the area's character. Rishton is also known for its historical railway infrastructure, including a notable viaduct. Community facilities include several parks and green spaces, such as those near the reservoir, alongside primary schools and local sports clubs that form focal points for residents.

Area overview

On average Rishton has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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 4 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 601.1 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
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
601.1 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 qualifications or above
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

Median price£126,500
Price per sq ft£134
Sales (last 12 months)80
Typical range (middle 50%)£100K – £185K

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £126,500 (about £134 per square foot) in Rishton area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £356,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rishton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£290,000£232
Semi-Detached27£185,000£223
Terraced47£105,000£114

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rishton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rishton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£192,500£151,000£75,000
2017£222,000£130,248£70,000
2018£158,495£127,995£68,500
2019£163,495£142,500£70,000
2020£210,000£178,000£77,000
2021£201,250£172,000£85,000
2022£265,000£172,500£90,000
2023£230,000£197,500£96,000
2024£271,500£190,250£90,000
2025£262,500£183,000£98,000
2026£290,000£196,250£112,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rishton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rishton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£188£153£81
2017£180£157£77
2018£173£161£75
2019£177£161£78
2020£194£168£81
2021£197£191£94
2022£245£191£100
2023£216£212£100
2024£236£226£103
2025£232£221£110
2026£267£203£113
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rishton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rishton in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Rishton

Is Rishton safe?

Rishton records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Rishton?

The median sale price in Rishton is £126,500 (about £134 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Rishton?

Rishton has 3 primary schools (3 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Rishton?

Rishton scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Rishton sits around rank 12,121 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Rishton?

The average household income in Rishton is around £41,787 per year, and 7% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Rishton?

Rishton is represented by 1 elected councillor: Lance Miles Lee Parkinson (Reform UK).

All postcodes in Rishton

BB14EE

Cliff Street

BB14HG

Hawthorn Drive

BB14RE

Walmsley Avenue

BB14EA

Harwood Road

BB14NN

Butler Street

BB13NU

Trident Way

BB14PG

Peters Row

BB14EN

Ulverston Drive

BB14HP

Pickup Road

BB14HB

Highfield Road

BB14BW

Dorset Road

BB13NT

Rishton

BB14HW

Eachill Gardens

BB14LP

Spring Street

BB14EJ

Derwent Close

BB14NR

Fielding Street

BB14DG

St Peter Street

BB14JX

Pine Close

BB14HX

Noble Street

BB14LX

Shuttleworth Street

BB14ED

Stourton Street

BB14BB

Rishton

BB14JE

Albert Street

BB14DY

Livesey Street

BB14JW

Ashworth Street

BB14EZ

Thornhill Avenue

BB14HR

St Charles Road

BB14BA

High Street

BB14JR

Company Street

BB14RH

Petre Crescent

BB14RQ

Meadow Gardens

BB14HA

St Albans Road

BB14LY

Bridge Street

BB14PE

James Street

BB14DA

Hampshire Road

BB14LB

Allan Critchlow Way

BB14JF

George Street

BB14PA

Holt Street

BB14EB

Norden View

BB14AU

Blackburn Road

BB14BJ

Sussex Road

BB14AP

Cut Lane

BB14NQ

Back Wheatfield Street

BB14JN

Victoria Street

BB14NS

Wharf Street

BB14JG

Clarke Street

BB14BN

Gloucester Road

BB14NY

Victoria Villas

BB14DR

Howard Street

BB14HJ

Cedar Close

BB14JT

Hawthorn Drive

BB14DD

Church Street

BB14EL

Grasmere Close

BB14HH

Ash Close

BB14HS

Eachill Road

BB14BL

The Esplanade

BB14JA

Knowles Street

BB14HT

Knowles Street

BB14LW

Clifton Street

BB14JB

Walmsley Street

BB14DS

Norfolk Street

BB14EY

Churchill Avenue

BB14BZ

Westwood Avenue

BB14NB

Commercial Street

BB14LU

Rishton

BB14AT

Side Beet Lane

BB14AS

Cowhill Lane

BB14LT

Sands Road

BB14HF

Station Road

BB14EP

Ullswater Close

BB14BP

Somerset Road

BB14LS

Livesey Street

BB14HY

Mary Street

BB14DL

Brook Street

BB14AY

Tomlinson Place

BB14BX

Devonshire Road

BB14HU

Haworth Street

BB14RA

Poplar Close

BB14HN

Elm Close

BB14PB

Holt Street

BB14NF

Hermitage Street

BB14JS

Meadow Head

BB14AB

Blackburn Old Road

BB14DX

Livesey Street

BB14HQ

Walmsley Avenue

BB14ND

Hermitage Street

BB14RG

Petre Crescent

BB14BH

Blackburn Road

BB14NG

Park Road

BB14LE

Spring Street

BB14RB

Petre Crescent

BB14JD

Walmsley Street

BB14BY

Essex Road

BB14JZ

High Street

BB13AL

Frontier Park

BB14LN

Brook Street

BB14AH

Wilpshire Road

BB14PF

Barn Meadow Crescent

BB14DJ

Harwood Road

BB14AW

Churchill Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.