Postcode BB1 4JY 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% 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 large park is Dunkenhalgh Park.
Rishton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,135 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Rishton has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 48.0% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 8 ft away from BB1 4JY.
Rishton near BB1 4JY 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Dunkenhalgh Park | Large | Walking directions to Dunkenhalgh Park |
| 0.4 mi | The Turrets Community Garden | Small | Walking directions to The Turrets Community Garden |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £290,000 | £232 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £185,000 | £223 |
| Terraced | 47 | £105,000 | £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 | £262,500 | £183,000 | £98,000 |
| 2026 | £290,000 | £196,250 | £112,500 |
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 | £232 | £221 | £110 |
| 2026 | £267 | £203 | £113 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB1 4JY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Feb 2026 | 10, Pine Close, Blackburn, BB1 4JX | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £195,000 | |
| 04 Sept 2025 | 49, Petre Crescent, Blackburn, BB1 4RG | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £215,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | 79, Petre Crescent, Blackburn, BB1 4RG | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £160,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | 79, Petre Crescent, Blackburn, BB1 4RG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 07 Feb 2025 | 47, Petre Crescent, Blackburn, BB1 4RG | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £180,000 |
In the BB1 4JY postcode area, located within Rishton, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB1 4JY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Best One | Albert Street, Hyndburn, BB1 4HS | Walking directions to Best One |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 6 Walmsley Street, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4JB | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Rishton off-licence and convenience store | 19 High Street, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4JZ | Walking directions to Rishton off-licence and convenience store |
| 0.2 mi | Rishton Mini Market | 47 High Street, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4JZ | Walking directions to Rishton Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 2 Harwood Road, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4DJ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Hyndburn district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BB1 4JY, 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 4JY records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.
The median sale price around BB1 4JY in Rishton is £126,500 (about £134 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to BB1 4JY, including Rishton Methodist Primary School (Good), The Willows and St Charles' RC School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BB1 4JY is Rishton, about 499 m away.
BB1 4JY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,135 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 4JY 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).
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.