Hyndburn: population and statistics
Hyndburn has a population of 86,908 (2025) across 73.0 km², or 1,191 people per km². It ranks 330 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +7.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 86,908 residents
- 73.0 km²
- 1,191 people/km²
Hyndburn in numbers
Population of Hyndburn over time
Hyndburn had 80,781 residents in 2015 and 86,908 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 82,144 |
| 2021 | 82,271 |
| 2022 | 83,306 |
| 2023 | 84,556 |
| 2024 | 85,895 |
| 2025 | 86,908 |
All indicators for Hyndburn
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Hyndburn | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.1% | 19.1% | 20.4% | ranked 252 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 19.6% | 18.3% | 17.4% | ranked 59 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hyndburn | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 38,100 dwellings | 3,492,580 | 27,429,300 | ranked 295 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 55.3% | 39.3% | 31.6% | ranked 17 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 8.5% | 16.5% | 18.1% | ranked 314 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 34,790 households | 116,581 | 61,440 | ranked 297 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 90.4% | 83.7% | 84.7% | ranked 52 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 9.2% | 16.0% | 14.8% | ranked 262 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 63.3% | 62.7% | 67.3% | ranked 214 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 23.1% | 19.4% | 17.6% | ranked 62 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 13.5% | 17.8% | 14.3% | ranked 191 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £141,430 | £227,208 | £272,474 | ranked 349 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 8.5% | 4.7% | 2.2% | ranked 11 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hyndburn | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.2% | ranked 55 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 82.7% | 78.6% | 76.7% | ranked 34 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 3.7% | 7.4% | 7.8% | ranked 297 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | ranked 199 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hyndburn | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 2,865 sites | 319,350 | 3,232,440 | ranked 343 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 33.0 per 1,000 | 41.1 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 317 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 2,440 businesses | 272,085 | 2,786,975 | ranked 343 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £34,987 | £37,482 | £38,490 | ranked 286 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Hyndburn | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 63.6% | 73.9% | 76.3% | ranked 344 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 5.6% | 4.1% | 3.2% | ranked 29 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hyndburn | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 25.3% | 24.9% | 18.5% | ranked 76 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 35 local authorities in North West, Hyndburn ranks 32 by population.
Dwellings built since 2000: 8.5% in Hyndburn, compared with an average of 16.5% in North West and 18.6% across the UK.
Employment rate, aged 16-64: 63.6% in Hyndburn, compared with an average of 73.9% in North West and 75.6% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.9% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Dwellings built since 2000”: lower than in 99% of local authorities.
- “Employment rate, aged 16-64”: lower than in 99% of local authorities.
- “Business sites (local units)”: lower than in 95% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,221 football pitches.
- 4.2 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Burnley, 8.8 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Blackburn with Darwen (163,801 residents), 10 km away.
Business sectors: Hyndburn
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.9% ×1.5
- Construction13.2% ×1.1
- Manufacturing8.2% ×1.9
- Professional, scientific and technical8.2% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services7.7% ×1.1
- Health and social work7.7% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services6.5% ×0.8
- Transport and storage4.7% ×1.1
Where is Hyndburn?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hyndburn?
Hyndburn has 86,908 residents (2025), ranking 330 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Hyndburn?
Hyndburn covers 73.0 km², with a density of 1,191 people per km².
Is the population of Hyndburn growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hyndburn went from 80,781 to 86,908, a change of +7.6%.
Where is Hyndburn?
Hyndburn is in North West (region). Latitude 53.768, longitude −2.382.
Dwellings built since 2000: what is the figure for Hyndburn?
In Hyndburn, “Dwellings built since 2000” stands at 8.5% (2026), ranking 314 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 18.1%.
Employment rate, aged 16-64: what is the figure for Hyndburn?
In Hyndburn, “Employment rate, aged 16-64” stands at 63.6% (2025-2026), ranking 344 of 347 local authorities; the UK median is 76.3%.
Which local authorities border Hyndburn?
The nearest to Hyndburn are Burnley (8.8 km), Blackburn with Darwen (10 km), Rossendale (13 km), Ribble Valley (13 km), Pendle (18 km).