Quiet street rejoices after 'neighbours from hell' FINALLY evicted by police

A quiet Lancashire street has breathed a collective sigh of relief after authorities finally shuttered a property that had plagued their community for years.

On May 1, Burnley Police secured a closure order for 19 Hudson Street, a dwelling locals had come to describe as a "house from hell".

The action came following persistent complaints about drug-related activity at the address.

Officers worked alongside Burnley Council and Calico Housing to obtain the order through the courts.

For those living nearby, the intervention marks the end of what had become an exhausting battle against antisocial behaviour on their doorstep.

One woman who has lived near Hudson Street celebrated the end of the ordeal.

"I thought I'd gone deaf at first," she told Lancashire Live, describing the sudden absence of commotion.

"It was horrible. The police were there pretty much every day," she added.

The resident explained that the troubles had persisted for years, with numerous neighbours repeatedly lodging complaints.

"It's been going on for years. Quite a few of us have been constantly complaining to the police and the council about it so it's great now they've finally gone," she said.

The property has been sealed under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, with all windows and doors secured against entry.

For the next 12 weeks, access will be restricted solely to police officers and housing providers.

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The measure gives authorities the power to immediately close premises where serious nuisance, disorder or criminal conduct has occurred, barring even owners and occupants from entering.

After taking the decisive action, Burnley Police said: "Today your Neighbourhood officers have attended Magistrates Courts where they applied for a Closure Order for a residential premises at Hudson Street in conjunction with Burnley Council and Calico Homes.

"This is following numerous complaints from the surrounding area regarding drug use in the address which has a significant negative impact on other residents as well as for local emergency services.

"The Closure Order has been granted and only Police and Housing providers can enter the property for the next 12 weeks.

"The windows and doors have been secured, and nobody can gain access.

"The disorder and chaos that this property caused will not be tolerated and further action is under way.

"Please report to us on 101 or 999 in an emergency. You can also report anti social behaviour to Burnley Council online."

In the six months prior to January 2026, Lancashire Constabulary issued eight closure as part of the Prosper Partnership.

The scheme was launched in April 2025 to tackle issues such as drug dealing, organised criminal groups and deprivation.

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