Hyndburn
§ This page gives an overview of the Hyndburn local authority district, bringing together key facts, maps, and data to help you quickly understand the area. This is one of 361 LAD profiles on Baseview.
Overview ⁞ Hyndburn, in east Lancashire, is centred on the town of Accrington, known for its historic market, red-brick buildings, and links to the Accrington Pals of World War I. The district is framed by the Pennine hills, with moorland, reservoirs, and scenic valleys providing outdoor opportunities. Smaller towns and villages are set amid green spaces, while heritage trails, canals, and historic mills reflect its industrial roots.
Hyndburn Boundary Map
This map shows the official boundary of the Hyndburn local authority district, based on the latest geographic data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It provides a clear view of the district’s extent and helps you understand how the area fits within the wider regional and national landscape.
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025. Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The administrative boundary of Hyndburn can also be viewed on OpenStreetMap: District Boundary of Hyndburn.
Key Facts about Hyndburn
What region is Hyndburn in? Hyndburn is in the North West of England, a region within the UK.
What county is Hyndburn in? Hyndburn is located in the county of Lancashire.
Is Hyndburn a city? No, Hyndburn is not a city. (Note: the UK has 76 officially designated cities.)
Who governs Hyndburn? The local authority for this district is: Hyndburn Borough Council - responsible for district-level services. Since Lancashire is a two-tier area, county-level services are handled by: Lancashire County Council.
▶ Official website of Hyndburn Borough Council 🔗 hyndburnbc.gov.uk
Which police force covers Hyndburn? Policing in Hyndburn is provided by Lancashire Constabulary 🔗 lancashire.police.uk, which serves 14 local authority districts: Blackburn with Darwen ⁞ Blackpool ⁞ Burnley ⁞ Chorley ⁞ Fylde ⁞ Hyndburn ⁞ Lancaster ⁞ Pendle ⁞ Preston ⁞ Ribble Valley ⁞ Rossendale ⁞ South Ribble ⁞ West Lancashire ⁞ Wyre.
Constituencies in Hyndburn
Hyndburn is divided into 1 parliamentary constituencies, listed below in alphabetical order.
A constituency is a specific geographical area that elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to represent them in the House of Commons. The United Kingdom is divided into 650 parliamentary constituencies. We have this list page for easy browsing of all UK parliamentary constituencies: List of Constituencies.
Wards in Hyndburn
Hyndburn is divided into 16 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Altham
- Barnfield
- Baxenden
- Central
- Church
- Clayton-le-Moors
- Huncoat
- Immanuel
- Milnshaw
- Netherton
- Overton
- Peel
- Rishton
- Spring Hill
- St Andrew's
- St Oswald's
In the UK, a ward is a subdivision of a local authority area, used mainly for electoral and statistical purposes. Defined by the ONS, wards represent the primary unit for local elections, each returning one or more councillors to the local council. Wards are also used as a key geography for presenting population and census data. We have this list page for easy browsing of all electoral wards: List of all Electoral Wards in the UK.
Parishes in Hyndburn
Hyndburn is part-parished: 1 civil parishes (listed A-Z below) alongside 4 unparished areas.
- Altham
A civil parish is the lowest tier of local government in England, used for villages, small towns, and suburbs. They have their own local authority, either a parish council or a parish meeting, which provides local services like managing parks, allotments, and streetlights, and represents the community's views to larger councils.
We have this list page for easy browsing of all parishes: List of Civil Parishes in England and Wales.
Post Towns in Hyndburn
Below is a list of post towns in Hyndburn, grouped by postcode area:
BB ▸ Accrington (BB5)
The UK postal hierarchy begins with broad postcode areas (such as “CB” or “M”), which are divided into smaller postcode districts (such as “CB8” or “M1”) to support accurate mail routing. Each postal address is anchored by a designated post town, the official locality name used in the UK postcode system, which operates independently from Local Authority Districts —the administrative boundaries used for council tax and local government services. Because they serve different purposes, a property’s postal address and its local authority district do not always align exactly.
Built-up Areas in Hyndburn
Hyndburn covers 10 built-up areas, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Accrington *
- Altham *
- Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen) *
- Church
- Clayton-le-Moors
- Great Harwood
- Huncoat
- Oswaldtwistle
- Rishton
- Rising Bridge *
In the UK, a Built-up Area (BUA) is a continuous urban area of at least 20 hectares (0.2 km²), defined by the ONS as land where buildings are generally no more than 200 metres apart, such as towns, cities, or large villages. (Note: A BUA name marked with an asterisk (*) indicates that the area is situated partly in the district of Hyndburn.)
We have this list page for easy browsing of all built-up areas: List of all Built-up Areas in GB.
Railway Stations in Hyndburn
Hyndburn is served by a number of National Rail stations, providing rail connections to nearby towns, cities, and destinations across Great Britain. The railway stations listed below are located within the Hyndburn Local Authority District and are grouped by train operating company for clarity.
- Northern Trains ▸ Accrington (BB5 1LJ) ⁞ Church and Oswaldtwistle (BB5 0DP) ⁞ Rishton (BB1 4EY) ⁞ Huncoat (BB5 6LT)
This is a district-level view only. For a complete list of all National Rail stations across Great Britain, see the UK National Rail Stations Directory.
Hyndburn compared with other districts in the UK
This section shows how Hyndburn compares with other local authority districts in the UK, using a variety of measures and rankings.
Hyndburn has 16 electoral wards.
Hyndburn has a population of 86,058 (2024 mid-year estimate by ONS)
Population and Migration Trends in Hyndburn
This chart shows the population trend for Hyndburn from 2015 to 2024. It provides a quick overview of whether the local authority is growing, stable, or declining over time, and helps set context for the migration patterns shown below.
Population change is influenced by natural change (births minus deaths) and migration. The net migration chart below focuses on migration, separating internal migration (moves within the UK) from international migration (moves to and from abroad). Positive values indicate net inflows, while negative values indicate net outflows. The rate labels (per 1,000 residents) help compare migration intensity across years, even when the population size changes.
More local statistics and data for Hyndburn can be found on the ONS statistics for Hyndburn.