Sycamore Close Rishton, Hyndburn
16 addresses across 2 postcodes (BB1), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 17900967.
- Sales: 23 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £279,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 7).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- 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 480 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Ladybird Garden, is about 430 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 140 to 142 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 16 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Weavers Practice, about 410 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 570 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 72% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | £279,500 | £269,000 | £290,000 |
| 2023 | 2 | £243,500 | £237,000 | £250,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £199,000 | £182,000 | £216,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2016 | 3 | £200,000 | £151,000 | £200,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £187,400 | £187,400 | £187,400 |
| 2010 | 1 | £189,000 | £189,000 | £189,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £172,000 | £172,000 | £172,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £76,950 | £76,950 | £76,950 |
| 2000 | 1 | £99,000 | £99,000 | £99,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2024 | 2 BB1 4JY | Detached | £290,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Apr 2024 | 8 BB1 4JY | Detached | £269,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Jul 2023 | 10 BB1 4JY | Detached | £237,000 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Jul 2023 | 8 BB1 4JY | Detached | £250,000 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Apr 2021 | 11 BB1 4JY | Detached | £260,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2020 | 14 BB1 4JY | Detached | £235,000 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Oct 2019 | 15 BB1 4JY | Detached | £216,000 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Jan 2019 | 4 BB1 4JY | Semi-detached | £182,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Apr 2018 | 8 BB1 4JY | Detached | £190,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Sep 2016 | 9 BB1 4JY | Semi-detached | £151,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Jun 2016 | 16 BB1 4JY | Detached | £200,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Jun 2016 | 16 BB1 4JY | Detached | £200,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Nov 2012 | 16 BB1 4JY | Detached | £187,400 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Aug 2010 | 2 BB1 4JY | Detached | £189,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Nov 2007 | 7 BB1 4JY | Semi-detached | £172,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Jun 2001 | 3 BB1 4JY | Semi-detached | £76,950 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Apr 2000 | 14 BB1 4JY | Detached | £99,000 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Jul 1998 | 15 BB1 4JY | Detached | £88,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Jun 1998 | 6 BB1 4JY | Detached | £72,000 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Apr 1997 | 6 BB1 4JY | Detached | £67,000 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Dec 1996 | 1 BB1 4JY | Detached | £72,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Sep 1995 | 12 BB1 4JY | Detached | £74,250 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Feb 1995 | 9 BB1 4JY | Semi-detached | £64,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 105 m². Most common: House, detached (8); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 1983-1990 (5); 1976-1982 (3); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (9).
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 (55% of about 670 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 (230 m)
- Parker Street, Rishton BB1 4JD, permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- Wheatfield Mill, Wheatfield Street, Rishton, permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- York Street, Rishton: up to 16 homes, not permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Land off Spring Street, Rishton, permissioned (800 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
The Environment Agency's long-term flood risk figures have not been loaded for this street's postcodes yet.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 16 addresses are between 140 m and 142 m above sea level (141 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB1 4JY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BB1 4RG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rishton 41,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Church and Oswaldtwistle 59,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Accrington 504,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Roebuck Inn Rishton | 390 m |
| Bus or coach station | Arrival Stand Accrington | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 47.1 km (29 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Weavers Practice | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rishton Pharmacy | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Accrington Victoria Hospital | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | Lancashire Constabulary | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 380 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Ladybird Garden 730 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Piggy Park Community Garden 2,120 m² | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,810 m² | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,780 m² | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Remains of Aspen Colliery, associated beehive coking ovens and canal basin, a scheduled monument, 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Remains of Aspen Colliery, associated beehive coking ovens and canal basin | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Park Plantation | Wood | 700 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Mill Wood | Wood | 750 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Crow Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Aspen Valley | Valley | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Rishton Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Windy Bank | Hill | 2.7 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 14 | 16 |
2 of the street's 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rishton Methodist Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 150 m | No published inspection |
| St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 370 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 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Hyndburn Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 830 m (0.5 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 |
| Clayton-le-Moors All Saints' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: 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) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop Convenience Store BB1 4JB | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Lancashire Catering @ Rishton Methodist School BB1 4JF | School/college/university | 230 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Rishton Methodist Church BB1 4JE | Other catering premises | 240 m | 4 Good | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Rishton Golf Club BB1 4HG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Mai's Takeaway BB1 4JF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Bestone - A&M Superstore BB1 4HR | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2026 |
| The Willows BB1 4JJ | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Cafe 21 BB1 4JZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Rish n Chips BB1 4JZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jul 2024 |
| Sunny BB1 4JZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 4 Good | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Roebuck Hotel BB1 4JZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 m | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Rishton Off Licence and Convenience Store Ltd BB1 4JZ | Retailers - other | 380 m | 4 Good | 29 Nov 2023 |
| Lancashire Catering @ St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School Rishto BB1 4HT | School/college/university | 380 m | 4 Good | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Play and Learn Scheme CIC @ St Charles BB1 4HT | School/college/university | 380 m | 4 Good | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Rishton Mini Market BB1 4JZ | Retailers - other | 380 m | 4 Good | 30 Oct 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Eachill Gardens (9); On or near Princes Street (7); On or near Albert Street (6); On or near Meadow Gardens (3); On or near Hawthorn Drive (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 72% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 39% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 20% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 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
Petre Crescent · Pine Close · Poplar Close · Oak Close · Maple Crescent · Walmsley Street · Hawthorn Drive · Princes Street · Meadowhead Drive · Meadow Gardens · Meadow Head · George Street
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.