Postcode Analysis Pendle, North West

RAINHALL ROAD, BB18 5AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAINHALL ROAD, BB18 5AF.

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Population

230

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 37,900 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BB18 5AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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1/10
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4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BB18 5AF spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

home £91,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BB18 5AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rainhall Road, 0.3km from Croft in Barnoldswick. Administratively it sits within Barnoldswick ward and the Pendle constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BB18 5AF offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 66% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £91k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for BB18 5AF are sourced from Output Area E00127890 (shared with 60 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB18 5AF. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.9%
Asian / British Asian6.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 91,000

3 sales · Mean £ 83,333

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BB18 5AF has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences91
Anti-social behaviour79
Criminal damage and arson30
Public order20
Shoplifting16

school Local Schools

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Gisburn Road Community Primary School

Good215 pupils0.4 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Barnoldswick

Good128 pupils0.6 km
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Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School

Good389 pupils0.7 km
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West Craven High School

Requires Improvement666 pupils0.7 km
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Coates Lane Primary School

Good201 pupils1.0 km
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Salterforth Primary School

Good97 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Blondie Brownie0.7 km
  • Nathan Browns Butchers0.0 km
  • One Stop0.1 km
  • Purcells0.0 km
  • S J & K Brown0.5 km
  • + 20 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Barnoldswick Conservative Club0.1 km
  • Barnoldswick Cricket Club0.6 km
  • Barnoldswick Legion Club Ltd0.1 km
  • Barnoldswick WMC0.2 km
  • Browns0.2 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • BE-BS Lockdown Diner0.9 km
  • Cafe M0.1 km
  • Cafe On The Square Ltd0.1 km
  • Mediterranean0.1 km
  • Queens Gelato (Barnoldswick)0.1 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd (Bolton)0.8 km
  • Co-op0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Mario's0.5 km
  • Albert Road Fisheries0.1 km
  • Barlic Bites0.1 km
  • Chicago Fried Chicken0.1 km
  • Flava Ltd0.1 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Kettlewell Hostel0.5 km
  • Alma Cliffe0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colne6.8 km
  • Gargrave8.8 km
  • Nelson9.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Rainhall Road0.2 km
  • Kirkbeck0.2 km
  • Station Road0.2 km
  • Sussex Street0.2 km
  • Fernlea Avenue0.2 km