Postcode BB1 4BQ is located in a rural town, within the Rishton area 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 median sale price in Rishton is £150,000 (around £155 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £110,000 and £215,000. The nearest station is Rishton, about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Cutwood Park.
Rishton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,264 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 17% least deprived areas in England.
Rishton has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.9% 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.
The average income per household in Rishton is £41,787 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 322 ft away from BB1 4BQ.
Rishton near BB1 4BQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rishton located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Rishton | N/A | Walking directions to Rishton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Cutwood Park | Medium | Walking directions to Cutwood Park |
| 0.3 mi | The Turrets Community Garden | Small | Walking directions to The Turrets Community Garden |
| 0.1 mi | War Memorial | Small | Walking directions to War Memorial |
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £155 per square foot) in Rishton area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,500 up to £700,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £270,000 | £257 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £209,750 | £230 |
| Terraced | 45 | £110,000 | £114 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £255,000 | £185,000 | £96,500 |
| 2026 | £290,000 | £209,500 | £116,450 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £226 | £221 | £110 |
| 2026 | £262 | £235 | £124 |
There were 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB1 4BQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2025 | 2, Cut Lane, Blackburn, BB1 4BQ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £240,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 3, Gloucester Road, Blackburn, BB1 4BN | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2026 | 70, Somerset Road, Blackburn, BB1 4BP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 41, Somerset Road, Blackburn, BB1 4BP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2025 | 55, Somerset Road, Blackburn, BB1 4BP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,000 |
In the BB1 4BQ postcode area, located within Rishton, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 25 Mar 2025. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Rishton St Peter and St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Mar 2023. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | The Hyndburn Academy | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 19 May 2026. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BB1 4BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Best One | Albert Street, Hyndburn, BB1 4HS | Walking directions to Best One |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | 2 Harwood Road, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4DJ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Hyndburn district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BB1 4BQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Lance Miles Lee Parkinson
Rishton - Elected 7 May 2026
Sarah Smith
Hyndburn - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BB1 4BQ 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around BB1 4BQ in Rishton is £150,000 (about £155 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to BB1 4BQ, including St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (Good), Rishton St Peter and St Paul's Church of England Primary School (Good) and The Hyndburn Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BB1 4BQ is Rishton, about 538 m away.
BB1 4BQ scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,264 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Hyndburn covering BB1 4BQ 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).