Town Pop. 2,019

Living in Hapton: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hapton scores 49/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 59/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 44/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Against the wider BB11 district average of 56/100, that is 7 points below. On transport specifically, Hapton sits 17 points below the BB11 district figure of 76/100. That puts Hapton in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BB11 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
44
158 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 102 crimes
↑ 52% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 91 crimes
↑ 197% above national average
Burglary 38 crimes
↑ 437% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 29 crimes
↑ 112% above national average
Vehicle crime 20 crimes
↑ 106% above national average
other 39 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Malvern Avenue 44 crimes
  2. 2 Valley Gardens 28 crimes
  3. 3 Hameldon Close 21 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 8.2 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³
73
Green Space 80
Parks Ample 15
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
53
4 schools in area · 29 within 4km
3Good1Requires Improvement
  • Hapton Church of England/Methodist Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Rosegrove Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, PadihamPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Burnley Lowerhouse Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
31
A&E departmentsBurnley General Hospital3.1 mi
Fairfield Hospital12.1 mi
Airedale General Hospital15.5 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
Nearest GP surgeryRosegrove Surgery1.3 mi
GP capacity1,903 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
70
Full fibre (FTTP)89.3%
available across Burnley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 52 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
44
Employment rate59.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.8%Unemployed2.6%Retired23.7%Student3.5%Other inactive10.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.5%Skilled & technical35%Routine & elementary31.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)19%Level 4+ (degree & above)27%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership74.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
Council tax Burnley · 2026-27
A £1,699
B £1,983
C £2,266
D £2,549
E £3,115
F £3,682
G £4,248
H £5,098
Energy North West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
59
Hapton 0.4 mi
Rose Grove 1.1 mi
Huncoat 1.7 mi
J9 M65 0.2 mi
J8 M65 0.7 mi
J8 M65 1.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £180,000 19
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£91k £150k £210k £269k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Padiham 50 1.3 mi away ⇄
Huncoat 46 1.6 mi away ⇄
Altham 47 1.7 mi away ⇄
Simonstone 46 1.9 mi away ⇄
Burnley 60 2.6 mi away ⇄
Read 51 2.7 mi away ⇄
Accrington 55 2.9 mi away ⇄
Clayton-le-Moors 55 3.1 mi away ⇄
Higham (Pendle) 54 3.1 mi away ⇄
Church 60 3.5 mi away ⇄
Sabden 48 3.8 mi away ⇄
Great Harwood 54 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hapton a nice place to live?

Hapton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hapton is 49/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Hapton?

Hapton has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 44/100. There were 319 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hapton?

Among the top-rated schools in Hapton are Hapton Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Rosegrove Infant School and St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Hapton in total.

What are house prices like in Hapton?

The current median house price in Hapton is £180,000, around 37% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 18%.

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Postcode districts in Hapton

BB11 56 ⇄
BB12 54 ⇄

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