Sands Close Rishton, Hyndburn
7 addresses across 1 postcode (BB1), about 40 m long. USRN 17903174.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 2).
- 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 890 m (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Ladybird Garden, is about 470 m (0.3 miles) 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 134 to 135 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Weavers Practice, about 340 m away.
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 32% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 192 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 84 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (3); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 1930-1949 (3); 1900-1929 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (3); rented (private) (2).
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 (73% of about 600 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 Spring Street, Rishton, permissioned (130 m)
- York Street, Rishton: up to 16 homes, not permissioned (220 m)
- Wheatfield Mill, Wheatfield Street, Rishton, permissioned (290 m)
- Parker Street, Rishton BB1 4JD, permissioned (360 m)
- Land off Knowles Road, Rishton: up to 30 homes, pending decision (600 m (0.4 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 134 m and 135 m above sea level (135 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB1 4LU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rishton 41,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Church and Oswaldtwistle 59,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Accrington 504,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 14 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stourton Street Rishton | 290 m |
| Bus or coach station | Arrival Stand Accrington | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 47.8 km (30 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Weavers Practice | 340 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rishton Pharmacy | 340 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Hospital | Accrington Victoria Hospital | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Police station | Lancashire Constabulary | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Westwood Garage, Rishton | 340 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Ladybird Garden 730 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Piggy Park Community Garden 2,120 m² | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,810 m² | 370 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Holt Street Recreation Ground 2.3 ha | 320 m |
| Allotments | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.9 ha | 160 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Wood | Wood | 920 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Mill Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Park Plantation | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Rishton Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Aspen Valley | Valley | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Windy Bank | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 7 | 7 |
None of the street's 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hyndburn Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 250 m | 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 |
| Rishton St Peter and St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 360 m | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rishton Methodist Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | 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 |
| Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Great Harwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Wulstan's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Clayton-le-Moors All Saints' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylorshaw @ The Hyndburn Academy BB1 4ED | School/college/university | 190 m | 4 Good | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Rishton Baptist Church BB1 4NB | Other catering premises | 210 m | 4 Good | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Rishton Workmens Club BB1 4NB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 m | 4 Good | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Rishton Conservative Club BB1 4EF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Sherwood BB1 4DW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Brook Street Chippy BB1 4DL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Rishton Free Gardeners BB1 4NT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 m | 4 Good | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Daisy Grace Tearooms/ Pink Flamingo Pottery Studio BB1 4LA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Rishton Pharmacy Ltd BB1 4LA | Retailers - other | 340 m | Exempt | |
| Duckworth Butchers BB1 4LA | Retailers - other | 340 m | 4 Good | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Stotts Craft Bakery BB1 4LA | Retailers - other | 340 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 21 Aug 2026 |
| The Greasy Spoon BB1 4LA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 4 Good | 3 Sep 2026 |
| Sweet Treats BB1 4LA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2026 |
| 106 County Bar BB1 4LQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 5 Very good | 31 Oct 2023 |
| Suarez tasty bites BB1 4LQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 104 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 |
| Other crime | 12 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bridge Street (45); On or near Shuttleworth Street (29); On or near Sands Road (24); On or near Stourton Street (17); On or near Livesey Street (14).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 27% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 32% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 16% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 34% | 17% |
| Private rented | 34% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 11% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 83% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 0% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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
- BB1 4LU: 7 addresses
Nearby streets
Cliff Street · Danvers Street · Bridge Street · Sands Road · Shuttleworth Street · Spring Street · Britannia Wharf · Well Street · Bridgefield Close · Commercial Street · Spring Street · Allan Critchlow Way
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.