Houses for sale in Altham, Lancashire

Frequently asked questions about buying in Altham

What is the average house price in Altham?

There is only 1 home for sale in Altham itself, so these figures cover the 184 homes for sale within 3 km. The average home for sale within 3 km of Altham is priced at £187,000. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical price is £155,000.

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

A typical 2-bedroom home within 3 km of Altham costs £100,000 and a 3-bedroom home £183,000. So the extra bedroom adds about £83,000. 1-bedroom homes start at around £65,000, and 4-bedroom homes are about £325,000.

What price range should I expect in Altham?

Most homes within 3 km of Altham are priced between £65,000 and £731,000, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five costs less than £90,000, and one in five £290,000 or more.

How many homes are for sale in Altham?

There is 1 home for sale in Altham on Houses right now, plus 1 already under offer. Within 3 km there are 184, and the listings on this page include the nearest of them. 88 new listings came onto the market within 3 km in the last 30 days.

Are house prices going up in Altham?

Yes. Homes put up for sale within 3 km of Altham over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £160,000, 6.6% higher than the year before (£150,000). By size, 1-bedroom homes are down 19%, 2-bedroom homes are up 10% and 3-bedroom homes are up 4%.

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

Within 3 km of Altham, homes usually sell or come off the market within about 6 weeks. About 43% go within the first month, and a quarter take longer than about 4 months. Houses go faster, in about 6 weeks against about 10 weeks for flats.

What do homes actually sell for in Altham?

In the year to August 2026, 529 homes sold within 3 km of Altham at a typical price of £155,000, according to HM Land Registry. Houses sold for about £160,000 and flats for about £67,000.

What rental yield can I get in Altham?

About 8.9% gross for flats and 5.9% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for within 3 km of Altham over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes are for sale in Altham?

Terraced houses are the most common, about half of homes for sale within 3 km of Altham. Semi-detached houses come next, followed by detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £95,000, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £350,000.

Where are the cheapest places to buy near Altham?

Of the areas around Altham, Padiham is the cheapest, with a typical asking price of £90,000, followed by Huncoat (£130,000) and Altham West (£160,000).

Are homes in Altham freehold or leasehold?

About half of homes for sale within 3 km of Altham are freehold and the rest leasehold, which is mostly flats. There is 1 new-build home on the market too.

What are the schools like in Altham?

There are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in Altham.

Which train stations are in or near Altham?

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