Houses for sale in Altham West, BB5, Lancashire

Frequently asked questions about buying in Altham West

What is the average house price in Altham West?

There are only 7 homes for sale in Altham West itself, so these figures cover the 334 homes for sale within 3 km. The average home for sale within 3 km of Altham West is priced at £176,000. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical price is £130,000.

How much does a 2 or 3 bedroom home cost in Altham West?

A typical 2-bedroom home within 3 km of Altham West costs £100,000 and a 3-bedroom home £163,000. So the extra bedroom adds about £63,000. 1-bedroom homes start at around £63,000, and 4-bedroom homes are about £300,000.

What price range should I expect in Altham West?

Most homes within 3 km of Altham West are priced between £60,000 and £808,000, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five costs less than £85,000, and one in five £230,000 or more.

How many homes are for sale in Altham West?

There are 7 homes for sale in Altham West on Houses right now, plus 2 already under offer. Within 3 km there are 334, and the listings on this page include the nearest of them. 147 new listings came onto the market within 3 km in the last 30 days.

Are house prices going up in Altham West?

Yes. Homes put up for sale within 3 km of Altham West over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £140,000, 7.7% higher than the year before (£130,000). By size, 1-bedroom homes are down 8%, 2-bedroom homes are up 10% and 3-bedroom homes are up 6%.

How long does it take to sell a home in Altham West?

Within 3 km of Altham West, homes usually sell or come off the market within about 7 weeks. About 39% go within the first month, and a quarter take longer than about 4 months. Houses go faster, in about 7 weeks against about 10 weeks for flats.

What do homes actually sell for in Altham West?

In the year to July 2026, 981 homes sold within 3 km of Altham West at a typical price of £139,000, according to HM Land Registry. Houses sold for about £140,000 and flats for about £78,000.

What rental yield can I get in Altham West?

About 9.6% gross for flats and 6.2% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for within 3 km of Altham West over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes are for sale in Altham West?

Terraced houses are the most common, about 6 in 10 homes for sale within 3 km of Altham West. Semi-detached houses come next, followed by detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £73,000, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £325,000.

Where are the cheapest places to buy near Altham West?

Of the areas around Altham West, Church is the cheapest, with a typical asking price of £117,000, followed by Clayton-le-Moors (£123,000) and Accrington (£150,000). Altham West itself is £160,000.

Are homes in Altham West freehold or leasehold?

About 5 in 10 homes for sale within 3 km of Altham West are freehold and the rest leasehold, which is mostly flats. There are 2 new-build homes on the market too.

What are the schools like in Altham West?

There are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in Altham West.

Which train stations are in or near Altham West?

Altham West has no station of its own. The nearest are Huncoat, Accrington and Hapton.