House prices in Hyndburn
The median price paid for a home in Hyndburn was £132,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,107 sales. House prices in Hyndburn rose 5.6% in the year to September 2026, and are 25.7% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Hyndburn was 38% lower than the median for North West (£213,500). The average private rent in Hyndburn was £648 a month in August 2026, 3.8% up on a year earlier (ONS). Hyndburn had 12.0 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Hyndburn stands out
- Prices in Hyndburn had the 5th biggest price rise of 317 local authorities in England and Wales in the year to September 2026 (+5.6%).
- Hyndburn has the 6th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales: £648 a month in August 2026.
- Hyndburn is the 16th most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the Indices of Deprivation 2025.
House prices in Hyndburn
The median price paid in Hyndburn was £132,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,107 sales, or £1,549 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | North West |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £275,000 | 118 | £2,663 | +7.4% | +20.6% | £370,000 |
| Semi-detached | £191,500 | 286 | £2,382 | +6.4% | +25.2% | £235,000 |
| Terraced | £108,000 | 683 | £1,235 | +10.5% | +37.1% | £159,000 |
Not shown: flats (under 50 sales in the year, too few for a reliable median).
Compared with North West and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyndburn | £132,000 | +5.6% | +25.7% | £1,549 | +3.3% |
| North West | £213,500 | +1.4% | +17.3% | £2,591 | +0.9% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Hyndburn sold for a median £1,549 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 40% lower than the figure for North West (£2,591).
Hyndburn has the 6th lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 2nd lowest of 35 local authorities in North West.
Its +5.6% change over the year is the 5th biggest price rise of 317 in England and Wales, and the 3rd biggest rise of 35 local authorities in North West.
Rents in Hyndburn
The average private rent in Hyndburn was £648 a month in August 2026, 3.8% up on a year earlier. Rents in Hyndburn are 34.4% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Hyndburn has the 6th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 2nd lowest of 35 local authorities in North West.
Deprivation in Hyndburn
Hyndburn is the 16th most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 16th |
| Income | 31st |
| Employment | 14th |
| Education and skills | 51st |
| Health | 11th |
| Crime | 14th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 165th |
| Living environment | 17th |
How many homes sell in Hyndburn
916 homes were sold in Hyndburn in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.06 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Hyndburn were 5.7% up on the year before and 34.2% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 142nd most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 17th most of 35 local authorities in North West.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Hyndburn
The police recorded 9,809 crimes in Hyndburn in the 12 months to August 2026, 12.0 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Hyndburn fell 8.7% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 6.3% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5.08 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 4.77 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 1.54 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.57 |
Hyndburn has the 22nd highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 3rd highest of 25 local authorities in North West.
The figure for North West leaves out Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month. The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Broadband and mobile in Hyndburn
93.8% of premises in Hyndburn can get gigabit broadband and 98.9% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 93.4% can get full fibre, and 0.1% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 79th highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
97.7% of premises in Hyndburn get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Hyndburn
In the year ending June 2025, 5,299 people moved to Hyndburn from elsewhere in the UK and 4,957 moved away, a net gain of 342 (4.0 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Blackburn with Darwen 1,070
- Burnley 428
- Rossendale 426
Most moved out to
- Blackburn with Darwen 919
- Burnley 533
- Ribble Valley 485
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Hyndburn
How much does a house cost in Hyndburn?
The median price paid for a home in Hyndburn was £132,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £275,000; semi-detached £191,500; terraced £108,000.
Are house prices in Hyndburn going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Hyndburn rose 5.6%, and over five years it rose 25.7%. Across North West prices rose 1.4% over the same year.
How much is rent in Hyndburn?
The average private rent in Hyndburn was £648 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £485; 2 bed £621; 3 bed £727; 4+ bed £943.
Is Hyndburn a safe place to live?
Hyndburn had 12.0 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 22nd highest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for North West was 8.4. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Hyndburn?
93.4% of premises in Hyndburn can get full fibre and 93.8% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Blackburn with Darwen 9 km
- Burnley 10 km
- Rossendale 12 km
- Ribble Valley 16 km
- Chorley 18 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.