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Area guide · Rossendale

Living in Haslingden

A snapshot of life in Haslingden, North West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Haslingden is a town in Rossendale, North West with a population of 15,432. The average house price is £205,486 and the overall crime rate is 64.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Haslingden ranks

Population

15,432

Avg House Price

£205,486

Crime Rate

64.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

382 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£30,420

Median Age

43.3

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Haslingden's detached homes (£376,761) command roughly 3.4× the price of a flat (£112,260).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Haslingden prices have risen 55% over the last 9 years (£132,548 → £205,486).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£376,761£368,75042
Semi-Detached£207,526£210,00056
Terraced£137,736£130,00093
Flat£112,260£112,75020

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Haslingden is 64.2 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Haslingden: violent crime (43% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools7
Primary6
Secondary1
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Haslingden Broadway Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Haslingden High School and Sixth FormSecondaryGood
Haslingden Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Haslingden St James Church of England Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Helmshore Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, HaslingdenPrimaryOutstanding
St Veronica's Roman Catholic Primary School, HelmshorePrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Haslingden averages 382 Mbps — 282% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Haslingden homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 59.9% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score69.3
% Rated C or Above59.9%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,398

Demographics & Economy

Population15,432
Median Age43.3
Median Household Income£30,420
Employment Rate57.8%
Owner Occupied67.9%
Degree-Level Qualified30.7%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Haslingden?
The average house price in Haslingden is £205,486 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Haslingden?
The most affordable entry point in Haslingden is a flat, with an average price of £112,260.
Is Haslingden a safe place to live?
Haslingden has a recorded crime rate of 64.2 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Haslingden?
Haslingden has 7 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Haslingden?
Average broadband download speeds in Haslingden are around 382 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 93.5% of premises.
How big is Haslingden?
Haslingden is a settlement in Rossendale with a population of approximately 15,432.

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