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Living in Sabden: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Sabden scores 48/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 78/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. That makes it the 9th highest-scoring of the 11 places in the BB7 postcode district.

It scores 7 points below the BB7 postcode district as a whole, which averages 55/100. Its broadband score runs 29 points above the BB7 district's 49/100. Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BB7 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
48.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 32 crimes
↓ 30% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Burglary 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↓ 57% below national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↓ 65% below national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cobden Close 10 crimes
  2. 2 Mill Court 9 crimes
  3. 3 Padiham Road 8 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 4.617 · PM2.5 5.627 · PM10 8.249 µg/m³
78
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
39
2 schools in area · 6 within 4km
2Good
  • Sabden Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, SabdenPrimary · 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
5
A&E departmentsBurnley General Hospital4.4 mi
Royal Preston Hospital15 mi
Airedale General Hospital15.6 mi
Hospital waitsEast Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust0 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs81.3%
Nearest GP surgeryPadiham Group Practice2.4 mi
GP capacity1,859 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
78
Full fibre (FTTP)84.6%
available across Ribble Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 45 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate62.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.6%Unemployed1.9%Retired27.1%Student2.5%Other inactive5.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43%Skilled & technical36.9%Routine & elementary20%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.7%Level 3 (A levels)20.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.4%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership73%
Among the least-deprived 37% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
54
Council tax Ribble Valley · 2026-27
A £1,591
B £1,857
C £2,122
D £2,387
E £2,917
F £3,448
G £3,978
H £4,774
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
19
Whalley 3.1 mi
Hapton 3.6 mi
Clitheroe 3.7 mi
J8 M65 3.6 mi
J9 M65 3.6 mi
J8 M65 3.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £189,950 15
Terraced £178,750 12
5-year monthly trend
All
£183k £219k £257k £294k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Read 51 1.7 mi away ⇄
Higham (Pendle) 54 1.9 mi away ⇄
Simonstone 46 2.4 mi away ⇄
Padiham 50 2.6 mi away ⇄
Barrow (Ribble Valley) 53 2.6 mi away ⇄
Altham 47 3.0 mi away ⇄
Whalley 49 3.0 mi away ⇄
Fence 58 3.2 mi away ⇄
Clitheroe 63 3.5 mi away ⇄
Billington (Ribble Valley) 52 3.6 mi away ⇄
Hapton 49 3.8 mi away ⇄
Great Harwood 54 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sabden a nice place to live?

Sabden has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Sabden is 48/100, 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 Sabden?

Sabden is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 66 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sabden?

Among the top-rated schools in Sabden are Sabden Primary School and St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Sabden, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Sabden in total.

What are house prices like in Sabden?

The current median house price in Sabden is £189,950, around 33% below the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £178,750. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 4%.

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Postcode districts in Sabden

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