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BB1 4DG

St Peter Street

Rishton

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Overview

Postcode BB1 4DG 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 0.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks 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
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

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

2.3%

Approximately 2.3% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 180 ft away from BB1 4DG.

Flood risk

No risk

Rishton near BB1 4DG 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BB1 4DG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Rishton

N/A

Walking directions to Rishton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BB1 4DG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miThe Turrets Community GardenSmallWalking directions to The Turrets Community Garden
0.4 miWar MemorialSmallWalking directions to War Memorial

Area Profile

Population
187
Population density
4,030.2 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
184
98.4%
Other White
2
1.07%
Irish
1
0.53%
Total population: 187

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
49
29.52%
Level 3 (A level)
35
21.08%
No qualifications
24
14.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
13.25%
Apprenticeship
18
10.84%
Total 16+ residents: 166

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
42
48.28%
Owns with a mortgage
29
33.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
9.2%
Other forms of private rent
5
5.75%
Shared ownership
1
1.15%
Total households: 87

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB1 4DG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB1 4DG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Feb 20263, St Peter Street, Blackburn, BB1 4DGSemi-DetachedLeasehold£125,000
04 Mar 202610, Church Street, Blackburn, BB1 4DDDetachedFreehold£290,000
28 Apr 2025113, High Street, Blackburn, BB1 4LDTerracedLeasehold£90,000
01 May 202610, Howard Street, Blackburn, BB1 4DRTerracedLeasehold£125,000
08 May 202627, Harwood Road, Blackburn, BB1 4DHTerracedLeasehold£152,000

Schools

In the BB1 4DG postcode area, located within Rishton, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB1 4DG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Charles' RC SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryRishton St Peter and St Paul's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryThe Hyndburn AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB1 4DG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB1 4DG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miCo-op Food2 Harwood Road, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4DJWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miOne Stop6 Walmsley Street, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4JBWalking directions to One Stop
0.1 miRishton Mini Market47 High Street, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4JZWalking directions to Rishton Mini Market
0.1 miBest OneAlbert Street, Hyndburn, BB1 4HSWalking directions to Best One
0.2 miRishton off-licence and convenience store19 High Street, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4JZWalking directions to Rishton off-licence and convenience 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 4DG, 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 4DG

Is BB1 4DG (Rishton) safe?

The area around BB1 4DG 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 4DG?

The median sale price around BB1 4DG 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 4DG?

There are 5 schools close to BB1 4DG, including St Charles' RC School (Good), Rishton St Peter and St Paul's Church of England Primary School (Good) and The Hyndburn Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BB1 4DG?

The closest station to BB1 4DG is Rishton, about 494 m away.

How deprived is the area around BB1 4DG?

BB1 4DG 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 4DG (Rishton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hyndburn covering BB1 4DG 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.