Town Pop. 1,655

Living in Trawden: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Trawden is 55/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 52/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Among the 4 scored places sharing the BB8 postcode district, Trawden ranks 2nd.

It scores 5 points above the BB8 postcode district as a whole, which averages 50/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). On the national picture that lands Trawden in the top quarter of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: BB8 postcode district.

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Trawden scores 55 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
85.8 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 51 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 34 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
Burglary 12 crimes
↑ 109% above national average
Vehicle crime 10 crimes
↑ 25% above national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Rye Croft 12 crimes
  2. 2 Hall Meadows 9 crimes
  3. 3 Hawley Street 8 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 4.539 · PM2.5 5.536 · PM10 8.009 µg/m³
79
Green Space 10
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
41
2 schools in area · 19 within 4km
2Good
  • Colne Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Trawden Forest Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
52
A&E departmentsBurnley General Hospital4.3 mi
Airedale General Hospital7.7 mi
Bradford Royal Infirmary13.7 mi
Hospital waitsEast Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs81.3%
1 GP surgery in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,656 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
67
Full fibre (FTTP)91.5%
available across Pendle
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 66 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate63.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.8%Unemployed1.7%Retired24.7%Student2.9%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.4%Skilled & technical36.2%Routine & elementary25.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)20.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.3%Apprenticeship7.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership82.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
33
Council tax Pendle · 2026-27
A £1,760
B £2,053
C £2,347
D £2,640
E £3,227
F £3,813
G £4,400
H £5,280
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
37
Colne 1.9 mi
Nelson 3.2 mi
Brierfield 4.3 mi
J14 M65 2.3 mi
J13 M65 3.2 mi
J13 M65 3.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
24
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
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 £186,500 21
Terraced £185,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Terraced
£137k £168k £200k £232k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Colne 51 1.5 mi away ⇄
Foulridge 52 2.4 mi away ⇄
Nelson (Pendle) 61 2.9 mi away ⇄
Barrowford 60 3.4 mi away ⇄
Sough 53 3.8 mi away ⇄
Brierfield 62 4.0 mi away ⇄
Worsthorne 49 4.5 mi away ⇄
Cowling 47 4.8 mi away ⇄
Earby 48 4.8 mi away ⇄
Fence 58 5.0 mi away ⇄
Barnoldswick 59 5.4 mi away ⇄
Burnley 60 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Trawden a nice place to live?

Trawden is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Trawden is 55/100, 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 Trawden?

Trawden is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 142 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Trawden?

Among the top-rated schools in Trawden are Colne Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Trawden Forest Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Trawden in total.

What are house prices like in Trawden?

The current median house price in Trawden is £186,500, around 35% below the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £185,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 16%. There were 21 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Trawden

BB8 50 ⇄

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