Highfield Road Rishton, Hyndburn
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (BB1), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 17900262.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £172,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 3, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Hyndburn costs £2,466 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Rishton, about 290 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Piggy Park Community Garden, is about 160 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 147 to 149 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Weavers Practice, about 460 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 85% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 83 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £172,000 | £172,000 | £172,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £147,500 | £147,500 | £147,500 |
| 2004 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| 1997 | 2 | £48,000 | £46,000 | £50,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Apr 2025 | 5 BB1 4HB | Terraced | £172,000 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Jun 2022 | 5 BB1 4HB | Terraced | £105,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 4 Dec 2019 | 9 BB1 4HB | Terraced | £145,000 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Oct 2015 | 13 BB1 4HB | Semi-detached | £110,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 Jan 2014 | 3 BB1 4HB | Terraced | £124,400 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 19 Dec 2008 | 3 BB1 4HB | Terraced | £147,500 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Jun 2004 | 1 BB1 4HB | Terraced | £110,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Oct 1997 | 1 BB1 4HB | Terraced | £46,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Mar 1997 | 3 BB1 4HB | Terraced | £50,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 103 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (3); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1900-1929 (3); 1930-1949 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Hyndburn in 2026-27: Band D £2,466 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,644 | £1,918 | £2,192 | £2,466 | £3,014 | £3,562 | £4,110 | £4,932 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (44% of about 620 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land off Knowles Road, Rishton: up to 30 homes, pending decision (290 m)
- York Street, Rishton: up to 16 homes, not permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Parker Street, Rishton BB1 4JD, permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- Wheatfield Mill, Wheatfield Street, Rishton, permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- Land off Spring Street, Rishton, permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 8 addresses are between 147 m and 149 m above sea level (148 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB1 4HB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BB1 4HD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rishton 41,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 290 m |
| Church and Oswaldtwistle 59,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Accrington 504,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Station Road Rishton | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Arrival Stand Accrington | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | evyve Charging Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 47.3 km (29 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Weavers Practice | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cohens Chemist | 250 m |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Accrington Victoria Hospital | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Police station | Lancashire Constabulary | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Westwood Garage, Rishton | 290 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Piggy Park Community Garden 2,120 m² | 160 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,810 m² | 320 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 40 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,560 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rishton Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 930 m (0.6 miles) west |
| Reservoir Plantation | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Mill Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Park Plantation | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Aspen Valley | Valley | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Windy Bank | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 8 |
6 of the street's 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Hyndburn: see them on the Hyndburn page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 140 m | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Rishton St Peter and St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 390 m | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rishton Methodist Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Hyndburn Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Great Harwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Wulstan's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rishton Cricket & Social Club (Wet Sales) BB1 4HB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 20 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Corky's BB1 4HB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 m | 4 Good | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Rockmount BB1 4HD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 50 m | 4 Good | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Rishton Arms BB1 4HF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Bilberry Lodge - Active Care Group BB1 4BS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 100 m | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Lancashire Catering @ St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School Rishto BB1 4HT | School/college/university | 160 m | 4 Good | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Play and Learn Scheme CIC @ St Charles BB1 4HT | School/college/university | 160 m | 4 Good | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Bestone - A&M Superstore BB1 4HR | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2026 |
| The Westwood BB1 4BZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2025 |
| The Central @ GS BB1 4HX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Rays Discount Stores BB1 4LQ | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Cohens Chemist BB1 4LD | Retailers - other | 260 m | Exempt | |
| The Co-operative Food BB1 4DJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 280 m | 4 Good | 15 Sep 2026 |
| 106 County Bar BB1 4LQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 5 Very good | 31 Oct 2023 |
| Suarez tasty bites BB1 4LQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Westwood Avenue (22); On or near Noble Street (13); On or near Haworth Street (11); On or near Eachill Road (8); On or near A678 (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 85% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 54% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 30% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 12% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 74% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Station Road · Fletcher Road · Fletcher Road · Haworth Street · Westwood Avenue · Hampshire Road · Pickup Road · Noble Street · Maple Street · St Charles Road · Shaw Brook Close · St Albans Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.