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About

Sabden ward lies within the Forest of Pendle, characterised by its rural upland landscape. The area centres on the village of Sabden, which historically developed around calico printing and weaving. The surrounding geography is defined by the steep slopes of Pendle Hill to the north and the more gradual Sabden Fold to the south, with farmland and moorland covering much of the terrain.

A notable local feature is the extensive network of public footpaths and bridleways crossing the open countryside, including routes directly up Pendle Hill. The village itself retains a linear layout along Whalley Road, with local services clustered centrally. The area's history is visibly connected to the textile industry, with former mill buildings still present in the valley.

Area overview

On average Sabden has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 10.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sabden is £59,095 per year. There are 2 schools in Sabden: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Sabden is home to around 1,583 people, with a population density of about 159.6 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
10.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sabden Population
1,583
Population density
159.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.37(-37%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.48(-47%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.42(-51%)
Public order
2.53(-75%)
Burglary
2.53(-54%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,524
96.39%
Other White
16
1.01%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
0.44%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
7
0.44%
Irish
6
0.38%
Total population: 1,581

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
538
40.42%
Level 3 (A level)
270
20.29%
No qualifications
163
12.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
156
11.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
92
6.91%
Total 16+ residents: 1,331

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
274
38.38%
Owns with a mortgage
247
34.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
80
11.2%
Other social rented
75
10.5%
Other forms of private rent
18
2.52%
Total households: 714

Property prices in Sabden

Median price£211,000
Price per sq ft£208
Sales (last 12 months)23
Typical range (middle 50%)£179K – £326K

Based on 23 recent sales, the median property price is £211,000 (about £208 per square foot) in Sabden area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £645,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sabden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£550,000£337
Semi-Detached3£292,500£297
Terraced18£190,000£199

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sabden

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sabden.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£256,000£147,000
2017£435,000£253,000£136,500
2018£212,500£152,000
2019£315,000£227,500£176,000
2020£410,000£232,500£225,000
2021£317,475£260,000£165,000
2022£379,950£205,000£175,000
2023£467,500£244,000£191,225
2024£383,750£249,000£187,475
2025£422,000£252,500£207,500
2026£233,334£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sabden.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sabden.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175£164
2017£220£208£153
2018£164£173
2019£276£184£175
2020£271£256£228
2021£288£251£192
2022£294£205£202
2023£313£275£213
2024£296£267£185
2025£321£275£201
2026£297£196
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sabden.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Sabden

Is Sabden safe?

Sabden records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Sabden?

The median sale price in Sabden is £211,000 (about £208 per square foot) based on 23 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Sabden?

Sabden has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Sabden?

Sabden scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Sabden sits around rank 27,344 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 Sabden?

The average household income in Sabden is around £59,095 per year, and 11% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Sabden?

Sabden is represented by 1 elected councillor: Ricky Newmark (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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.