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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 moderate crime levels, with around 81 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 601.1 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
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
46.56(+25%)
Anti-social behaviour
37.55(+102%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.12(+57%)
Other theft
3.75(-43%)
Other crime
3.6(+43%)
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

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £124,000 in Rishton area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £327,000.

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
Detached9£255,000
Semi-Detached33£182,500
Terraced65£98,000

10 years median price trend in Rishton

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

All postcodes in Rishton

BB14PG

Peters Row

BB14RE

Walmsley Avenue

BB14HJ

Cedar Close

BB14PD

Burton Street

BB14PF

Barn Meadow Crescent

BB14RQ

Meadow Gardens

BB14HN

Elm Close

BB14LR

Bridgefield Close

BB14LU

Rishton

BB14NX

Wheatfield Street

BB14EH

Coniston Way

BB14DA

Hampshire Road

BB14JR

Company Street

BB14JS

Meadow Head

BB14BN

Gloucester Road

BB14JJ

Henry Street

BB14LB

Allan Critchlow Way

BB14DD

Church Street

BB14DT

Arundel Street

BB14AU

Blackburn Road

BB14HH

Ash Close

BB14NN

Butler Street

BB14BB

Rishton

BB14BJ

Sussex Road

BB14PE

James Street

BB14RJ

Maple Crescent

BB14HA

St Albans Road

BB14HG

Hawthorn Drive

BB14NP

Chapel Street

BB14AS

Cowhill Lane

BB14PB

Holt Street

BB14JZ

High Street

BB14LY

Bridge Street

BB14EE

Cliff Street

BB14EG

Windermere Drive

BB14EX

Woodside Avenue

BB14HQ

Walmsley Avenue

BB14JT

Hawthorn Drive

BB14LX

Shuttleworth Street

BB14AP

Cut Lane

BB14BH

Blackburn Road

BB14JN

Victoria Street

BB14RG

Petre Crescent

BB14BZ

Westwood Avenue

BB14DY

Livesey Street

BB14JX

Pine Close

BB14ES

Shaw Brook Close

BB14LN

Brook Street

BB13NT

Rishton

Data Sources

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