| Council | Hyndburn |
| Crime Rate | High for a North West village 41% below the national average. |
The average house price in Baxenden is £174,533, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Baxenden house price trends over the last 30 years.
£174,533
£330,333
£87,250
£192,217
£111,667
Is Baxenden a nice place to live?
Yes, Baxenden is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Lancashire.
How safe is Baxenden?
Baxenden has a high crime rate for a North West village, with around 44 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 41% below the national average, and 39% below the Lancashire average.
What are the best schools in Baxenden?
Baxenden has 26 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools are Accrington Peel Park Primary School and St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School and St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle. Note: 4 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Baxenden?
The majority of residents in Baxenden identify as White (British) (95%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (97%). The most common religion is Christian (62%).