BB18 5AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ridge Street, 0.3km from Croft in Barnoldswick. Administratively it sits within Barnoldswick ward and the Pendle constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BB18 5AQ 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 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £124k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for BB18 5AQ are sourced from Output Area E00127890 (shared with 60 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RIDGE STREET, BB18 5AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIDGE STREET, BB18 5AQ.
230
44
£ 37,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB18 5AQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BB18 5AQ spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB18 5AQ. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 117,500
5 sales · Mean £ 113,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BB18 5AQ has low crime rates — 39 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.
school Local Schools
Gisburn Road Community Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Barnoldswick
Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School
West Craven High School
Coates Lane Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Blondie Brownie0.7 km
- Nathan Browns Butchers0.1 km
- One Stop0.1 km
- Purcells0.1 km
- S J & K Brown0.5 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Barnoldswick Conservative Club0.2 km
- Barnoldswick Cricket Club0.7 km
- Barnoldswick Legion Club Ltd0.0 km
- Barnoldswick WMC0.1 km
- Browns0.2 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- BE-BS Lockdown Diner1.0 km
- Cafe M0.1 km
- Cafe On The Square Ltd0.1 km
- Mediterranean0.1 km
- Queens Gelato (Barnoldswick)0.1 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd (Bolton)0.8 km
- Co-op0.4 km
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, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Kettlewell Hostel0.4 km
- Alma Cliffe0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colne6.7 km
- Gargrave8.9 km
- Nelson9.2 km
Bus Stops
- Sunday School0.1 km
- Sunday School0.1 km
- Kirkbeck0.2 km
- Station Road0.2 km
- Rainhall Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BB185AQ · Data under Open Government Licence