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BB1 4AL

Rishton

Hyndburn

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Overview

Postcode BB1 4AL is located in a rural town, within the Rishton ward of Hyndburn in the North West region, and forms part of the Rishton area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 52.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rishton is £41,787 per year. The nearest station is Rishton, about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is The Turrets Community Garden.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Rishton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,851 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Rishton has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Rishton is £41,787 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BB1 4AL.

Flood risk

No risk

Rishton near BB1 4AL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Rishton located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BB1 4AL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Rishton

N/A

Walking directions to Rishton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BB1 4AL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miThe Turrets Community GardenSmallWalking directions to The Turrets Community Garden

Area Profile

Population
362
Population density
45 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
26.42(+47%)
Violence and sexual offences
24.91(-33%)
Vehicle crime
10.57(+76%)
Shoplifting
9.81(+70%)
Other theft
6.04(-8%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
340
93.66%
Indian
7
1.93%
Other Asian
5
1.38%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
3
0.83%
Other White
3
0.83%
Total population: 363

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
87
27.71%
Level 3 (A level)
74
23.57%
No qualifications
46
14.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
14.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
10.83%
Total 16+ residents: 314

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
83
55.33%
Owns with a mortgage
49
32.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
8%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.67%
Shared ownership
1
0.67%
Total households: 150

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.

Recent sales

There were 11 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB1 4AL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB1 4AL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Feb 202511, Norden View, Blackburn, BB1 4EBSemi-DetachedLeasehold£180,000
24 Apr 2026112, Harwood Road, Blackburn, BB1 4DZSemi-DetachedLeasehold£100,000
19 Dec 2025100, Harwood Road, Blackburn, BB1 4DZSemi-DetachedLeasehold£183,000
03 Nov 202553, Grasmere Close, Blackburn, BB1 4ELDetachedLeasehold£175,000
09 Oct 202541, Grasmere Close, Blackburn, BB1 4ELTerracedLeasehold£170,000

Schools

In the BB1 4AL postcode area, located within Rishton, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB1 4AL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryRishton St Peter and St Paul's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryThe Hyndburn AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Charles' RC SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB1 4AL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB1 4AL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miCo-op Food2 Harwood Road, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4DJWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.5 miRishton General Store77 Spring Street, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4LPWalking directions to Rishton General Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Hyndburn district (2025-26).

Band A£1,587
Band B£1,851
Band C£2,116
Band D£2,380
Band E£2,909
Band F£3,438
Band G£3,967
Band H£4,760

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BB1 4AL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Lance Miles Lee Parkinson

Rishton - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Sarah Smith

Hyndburn - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictHyndburnE07000120
Parliamentary ConstituencyHyndburnE14001299
WardRishtonE05005218
ParishHyndburn, unparished areaE43000096
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)RishtonE02005214
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hyndburn 003EE01025074
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BB1 4AL

Is BB1 4AL (Rishton) safe?

The area around BB1 4AL records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near BB1 4AL?

The median sale price around BB1 4AL in Rishton is £126,500 (about £134 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB1 4AL?

There are 7 schools close to BB1 4AL, including Rishton St Peter and St Paul's Church of England Primary School (Good), The Hyndburn Academy (Good) and St Charles' RC School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BB1 4AL?

The closest station to BB1 4AL is Rishton, about 1,015 m away.

How deprived is the area around BB1 4AL?

BB1 4AL scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,851 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BB1 4AL (Rishton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hyndburn covering BB1 4AL is Sarah Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lance Miles Lee Parkinson (Reform UK).

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.