BB18 5BL is a safe, established residential area on Beckside, 0.2km from Salterforth in Pendle. Administratively it sits within Earby & Coates ward and the Pendle constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 95% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £289k, up 33.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BB18 5BL are sourced from Output Area E00127902 (shared with 55 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BECKSIDE, BB18 5BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BECKSIDE, BB18 5BL.
548
44
£ 39,300 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
BB18 5BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 95% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 33.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB18 5BL. The average age is 44.2. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 248,500
27 sales · Mean £ 241,753
Detached
£ 272,000
33 sales · Mean £ 281,783
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BB18 5BL has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Salterforth Primary School
Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School
West Craven High School
Kelbrook Primary School
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colne5.6 km
- Nelson8.4 km
- Gargrave9.2 km
Bus Stops
- Sandhills Close0.1 km
- Elm Close0.1 km
- Earby Road0.1 km
- Post Office0.2 km
- Primary School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BB185BL · Data under Open Government Licence