Town Pop. 6,107

Living in Rishton: Liveability Score 60/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Rishton scores 60/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 72/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Safety falls furthest short: 34/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Among the 3 scored places sharing the BB1 postcode district, Rishton ranks 2nd. Its healthcare score runs 11 points below the BB1 district's 83/100. That is 10 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BB1 postcode district.

60
OUT OF 100
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
34
117.1 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 286 crimes
↑ 41% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 196 crimes
↑ 111% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 66 crimes
↑ 59% above national average
Other theft 33 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
Vehicle crime 27 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 107 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sidebeet Lane 37 crimes
  2. 2 Edward Street 33 crimes
  3. 3 Shuttleworth Street 31 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 7.7 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³
74
Green Space 76
Parks Ample 13
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses Ample 4
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
70
4 schools in area · 43 within 4km
4Good
  • Rishton Methodist Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Rishton St Peter and St Paul's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • The Hyndburn AcademySecondary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
72
A&E departmentsBurnley General Hospital7.7 mi
Royal Preston Hospital11.5 mi
Fairfield Hospital12.9 mi
Hospital waitsEast Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs81.3%
2 GP surgeries in area 15 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,331 patients per GP
0dentists2pharmacies

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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)94.1%
available across Hyndburn
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 125 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
34
Employment rate55.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.8%Unemployed3.3%Retired24.5%Student4.1%Other inactive12.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32%Skilled & technical33.6%Routine & elementary34.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.1%Apprenticeship8.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership64.1%
Among the most-deprived 31% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
47
Council tax Hyndburn · 2026-27
A £1,644
B £1,918
C £2,192
D £2,466
E £3,014
F £3,562
G £4,110
H £4,932
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
Rishton 0.3 mi
Church and Oswaldtwistle 1.6 mi
Accrington 2.2 mi
J6 M65 0.6 mi
J7 M65 0.8 mi
J6 M65 1.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
49
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Adequate 10
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £120,000 39
Semi-detached £184,000 14
Terraced £100,000 23
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£85k £141k £200k £257k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Church 60 1.5 mi away ⇄
Great Harwood 54 1.5 mi away ⇄
Clayton-le-Moors 55 1.5 mi away ⇄
Oswaldtwistle 58 1.8 mi away ⇄
Accrington 55 2.5 mi away ⇄
Langho 51 2.8 mi away ⇄
Huncoat 46 3.0 mi away ⇄
Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen) 64 3.0 mi away ⇄
Altham 47 3.2 mi away ⇄
Billington (Ribble Valley) 52 3.4 mi away ⇄
Simonstone 46 3.7 mi away ⇄
Read 51 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rishton a nice place to live?

Rishton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Rishton is 60/100, 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 Rishton?

Rishton has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 34/100. There were 715 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Rishton?

Among the top-rated schools in Rishton are Rishton Methodist Primary School, Rishton St Peter and St Paul's Church of England Primary School and St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Rishton in total.

What are house prices like in Rishton?

The current median house price in Rishton is £120,000, around 58% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £184,000, terraced £100,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 2%. There were 39 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Rishton in context

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Postcode districts in Rishton

BB1 63 ⇄

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