Town Pop. 694

Living in Hoddlesden: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hoddlesden comes out at 54/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Transport is where Hoddlesden most outperforms the national norm: 53/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Of the 3 places sharing the BB3 postcode district, Hoddlesden scores lowest.

On transport specifically, Hoddlesden sits 20 points below the BB3 district figure of 73/100. Safety (82) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: lifestyle (19) and healthcare (29). For the surrounding area, see BB3 postcode district.

54
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Settlement area

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Hoddlesden scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
82
149.9 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 39 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 31 crimes
↑ 194% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 91% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 55% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bank Fold Lane 16 crimes
  2. 2 Long Hey Lane 9 crimes
  3. 3 Belthorn Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 6.6 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 9.2 µg/m³
75
Green Space 76
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
32
1 school in area · 18 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
29
A&E departmentsFairfield Hospital9.6 mi
Burnley General Hospital11.2 mi
Royal Preston Hospital12.8 mi
Hospital waitsEast Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs81.3%
Nearest GP surgeryDr AK Gupta's Practice1.4 mi
GP capacity1,827 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
73
Full fibre (FTTP)86.8%
available across Blackburn with Darwen
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 30 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate58.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.5%Unemployed1.6%Retired29.8%Student3.4%Other inactive6.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.1%Skilled & technical37.4%Routine & elementary19.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.1%Apprenticeship8.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership87.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
Council tax Blackburn with Darwen · 2026-27
A £1,637
B £1,909
C £2,182
D £2,455
E £3,001
F £3,546
G £4,092
H £4,910
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
53
Darwen 1.3 mi
Entwistle 2.8 mi
Mill Hill 4 mi
J5 M65 1.9 mi
J4 M65 2.1 mi
J5 M65 2.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hoddlesden in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Darwen 57 1.4 mi away ⇄
Oswaldtwistle 58 3.6 mi away ⇄
Edgworth 52 3.7 mi away ⇄
Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen) 64 4.0 mi away ⇄
Chapeltown 55 4.2 mi away ⇄
Haslingden 53 4.4 mi away ⇄
Rising Bridge 47 4.6 mi away ⇄
Church 60 4.8 mi away ⇄
Accrington 55 4.9 mi away ⇄
Rishton 60 5.0 mi away ⇄
Withnell 47 5.1 mi away ⇄
Stubbins 48 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hoddlesden a nice place to live?

Hoddlesden is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Hoddlesden is 54/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Hoddlesden?

Hoddlesden is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 82/100. There were 104 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Hoddlesden in context

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Postcode districts in Hoddlesden

BB3 56 ⇄

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