BB18 5BH is a safe, established residential area on Park Road, 0.4km from Ing, Long in Barnoldswick. Administratively it sits within Barnoldswick ward and the Pendle constituency.
For families considering a move, BB18 5BH represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for BB18 5BH are sourced from Output Area E00127899 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARK ROAD, BB18 5BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK ROAD, BB18 5BH.
319
44
£ 37,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BB18 5BH — age 44, 85% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 5BH. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 105,000
15 sales · Mean £ 110,675
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BB18 5BH has low crime rates — 45 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
Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School
West Craven High School
Gisburn Road Community Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Barnoldswick
Coates Lane Primary School
Salterforth Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Blondie Brownie0.9 km
- Nathan Browns Butchers0.4 km
- One Stop0.4 km
- Purcells0.4 km
- S J & K Brown0.9 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Barnoldswick Conservative Club0.4 km
- Barnoldswick Cricket Club0.9 km
- Barnoldswick Legion Club Ltd0.3 km
- Barnoldswick WMC0.5 km
- Browns0.3 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- BE-BS Lockdown Diner1.0 km
- Cafe M0.4 km
- Cafe On The Square Ltd0.4 km
- Mediterranean0.4 km
- Queens Gelato (Barnoldswick)0.3 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd (Bolton)1.0 km
- Co-op0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Mario's0.9 km
- Albert Road Fisheries0.4 km
- Barlic Bites0.4 km
- Chicago Fried Chicken0.3 km
- Flava Ltd0.3 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Kettlewell Hostel0.6 km
- Alma Cliffe0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colne6.5 km
- Gargrave8.9 km
- Nelson9.0 km
Bus Stops
- Park Road0.0 km
- Park Road0.1 km
- West Craven Sports Centre0.1 km
- West Craven Sports Centre0.1 km
- West Craven HS0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BB185BH · Data under Open Government Licence