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70,871
Population
24,188
Households
4 / 10
Deprivation decile
Around average
12
Schools nearby
£41,869
Avg. household income
2,658
Businesses
1,347
People per km²
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About Belthorn

Belthorn is a small settlement located in Lancashire, within the county of England. It falls under the BB1 postcode area, which serves the wider region around the town of Burnley. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of traditional and modern housing. The surrounding landscape is typical of the Lancashire countryside, featuring open fields and scattered woodland. There are no major landmarks or tourist attractions in Belthorn itself, but it offers a quiet, rural environment for those seeking a peaceful place to live. The village is well-connected to nearby towns and cities via road networks, making it accessible for commuting and daily travel. Local amenities are limited, with residents often relying on nearby centres for shopping and services. The community is small and close-knit, with a strong sense of local identity.

School Ratings in Belthorn

Belthorn is served by 160 schools. Copperhouse Children's Centre, St Thomas's Centre and Pleckgate High School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 32 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Belthorn

Property prices average £210K across the area, and terraced houses are the most common property type, typically selling for £107K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Belthorn

Local crime rates sit higher than national averages. Anti-social behaviour accounts for the highest share in Belthorn, with 162 incidents logged in April 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Belthorn

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Belthorn falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.

Healthcare in Belthorn

There are 30 GP surgeries within three miles of Belthorn, the nearest being About Health Ltd (1.5 miles away).

Local Data for Belthorn

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Property Prices 6,604 sales

Average Price £210K
£320 , £30.7M
Detached £291K 1,033
Semi £170K 2,162
Terraced £107K 2,750
Flat £97K 211

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

93 Primary
18 Secondary
49 Other
Outstanding 4
Good 32
Requires improvement 1

Ofsted ratings for schools in the BB1 postcode area.

Belthorn Academy Primary School Primary Good 0.2 miles Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School Primary 1.3 miles St James' Church of England Primary School Primary 1.4 miles Lower Darwen Primary School Primary Good 1.4 miles Shadsworth Junior School Primary Good 1.6 miles Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy Primary 1.6 miles Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary Primary Good 1.6 miles Lower Pastures Not applicable Good 1.6 miles Newfield School Not applicable 1.7 miles Darwen Children's Centre Good 1.7 miles Shadsworth Children's Centre Good 1.8 miles Higher Croft Children's Centre 1.8 miles

Household Income in Belthorn ONS 2023

The average total household income in Belthorn is approximately £41,869 a year before tax, 24% below the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £31,387. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.

Belthorn £41,869
England & Wales avg. £55,302

Net (after tax) household income averages £31,387.

Businesses in Belthorn ONS 2025

There are approximately 2,658 active businesses based in Belthorn, around 38 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 86% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 65 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.

2,658 Total businesses
38 Per 1,000 residents
Micro, 0-9 86%
Small, 10-49 11%
Medium, 50-249 2%
Large, 250+ 1%

Deprivation and Employment in Belthorn IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Belthorn in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.

Overall Deprivation
4/10
Income
4/10
Employment
4/10
Education
4/10
Health
4/10
Housing
4/10
Living Environment
4/10
Children 0-15 24%
Working age 62%
Older 65+ 14%
16,943 Children (0-15) 24%
44,030 Working Age 62%
9,887 Older (65+) 14%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 46.3% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 35.2% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Belthorn 833 crimes · April 2026

High Crime Area

Reported crime in Belthorn is above the national average when measured per capita. Violence & sexual offences dominates the figures, a trend mirrored in many urban centres. Local policing teams work actively in the area, and community initiatives continue to address key concerns.

Violence & Sexual Offences 318
Anti-Social Behaviour 162
Public Order 64
Criminal Damage & Arson 61
Shoplifting 49
Other Theft 45
Drugs 38
Vehicle Crime 36
Other Crime 21
Burglary 20
Weapons 11
Robbery 6
Theft from Person 2
Local Policing
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Darwen Train Station 1.8 miles
Blackburn Train Station 2.8 miles
Church And Oswaldtwistle Train Station 3 miles
Mill Hill (Lancs) Train Station 3.3 miles
Rishton Train Station 3.3 miles
Cherry Tree Train Station 3.6 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Bank Fold 0 yards Grimshaw 0.6 miles Waterside 0.6 miles Guide 0.9 miles Hoddlesden 1.2 miles Chapels 1.4 miles Pickup Bank 1.4 miles Whinny Heights 1.8 miles Darwen 1.8 miles Earcroft 1.9 miles Knuzden Brook 1.9 miles Blacksnape 1.9 miles

Local Government

District Blackburn with Darwen
County Lancashire
Ward Blackburn Central
Constituency Blackburn
Parish Blackburn with Darwen, unparished area
Region North West

Home Ownership in Belthorn

Of the 24,645 households in and around Belthorn, 63% are owned, 19% are socially rented and 18% are privately rented. Home ownership here is in line with the England and Wales average of 63%.

Owned 63% Social rented 19% Private rented 18%

Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Belthorn.

Frequently Asked Questions about Belthorn

What is the population of Belthorn?
Belthorn has a population of approximately 70,871 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.
What is the average house price in Belthorn?
The average property in and around Belthorn sold for about £210,283, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid records. That is around 40% below the England and Wales average of £349,091.
Is Belthorn a deprived area?
Belthorn sits around the national average for deprivation, with an Index of Multiple Deprivation decile of 4 out of 10, where 1 is the most deprived and 10 the least deprived.
What postcodes cover Belthorn?
Belthorn is covered by the BB1 postcode district.
How many schools are there in Belthorn?
There are 12 schools within easy reach of Belthorn, spanning primary, secondary and other phases.
Where is the nearest train station to Belthorn?
The nearest railway station to Belthorn is Darwen Train Station, about 1.8 miles away.

Streets in BB1 30 shown View all streets

A674 2 Abbott Clough Avenue 2 Abbott Clough Close 1 Aberdare Close 2 Aberdeen Drive 2 Accrington Road 11 Acorn Street 2 Addington Street 1 Agate Street 1 Ailsa Road 1 Ainsworth Street 8 Albany Drive 1 Albert Street 1 Alder Street 2 Allan Critchlow Way 1 Altom Street 2 Amber Avenue 1 Ambleside Close 3 Amethyst Street 1 Anderson Road 1 Appleby Street 1 Arran Avenue 5 Ash Close 1 Ash Street 4 Ashworth Street 1 Aspinall Fold 1 Audley Lane 1 Audley Range 9 Avondale Avenue 1 Ayr Road 1

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