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| Rishton | |
|---|---|
 Rishton High Street | |
  Rishton Shown within Hyndburn  Rishton Location within Lancashire | |
| Area | 0.44 sq mi (1.1 km2) [1] |
| Population | 6,625 (2011) [1] |
| • Density | 15,057/sq mi (5,814/km2) |
| OS grid reference | SD725305 |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BLACKBURN |
| Postcode district | BB1 |
| Dialling code | 01254 |
| Police | Lancashire |
| Fire | Lancashire |
| Ambulance | North West |
| UK Parliament | |
Rishton /ˈrɪʃtən/ is a town in the Hyndburn district of Lancashire, England, about 2 miles (3 km) west of Clayton-le-Moors and 4 miles (6 km) north east of Blackburn. It was an urban district from about 1894 to 1974. The population at the census of 2011 was 6,625.[1]
- ^ a b c UK Census (2011). "Local Area Report – Rishton Built-up area (1119882908)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 8 February 2018.