BB18 5DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wellington Street, 0.4km from Wapping in Barnoldswick. Administratively it sits within Barnoldswick ward and the Pendle constituency.
For families considering a move, BB18 5DF represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. 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 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 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 5DF are sourced from Output Area E00127892 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WELLINGTON STREET, BB18 5DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLINGTON STREET, BB18 5DF.
340
36
£ 37,900 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB18 5DF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 62% owner-occupation and average age 36, BB18 5DF has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £125k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB18 5DF. The average age is 35.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 104,725
2 sales · Mean £ 104,725
Flat
£ 133,500
8 sales · Mean £ 121,612
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BB18 5DF has low crime rates — 40 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
Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School
West Craven High School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Barnoldswick
Coates Lane Primary School
Salterforth Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Blondie Brownie0.7 km
- Nathan Browns Butchers0.1 km
- One Stop0.2 km
- Purcells0.1 km
- S J & K Brown0.6 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Barnoldswick Conservative Club0.2 km
- Barnoldswick Cricket Club0.7 km
- Barnoldswick Legion Club Ltd0.1 km
- Barnoldswick WMC0.2 km
- Browns0.1 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- BE-BS Lockdown Diner1.0 km
- Cafe M0.2 km
- Cafe On The Square Ltd0.2 km
- Mediterranean0.2 km
- Queens Gelato (Barnoldswick)0.1 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd (Bolton)0.9 km
- Co-op0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Mario's0.6 km
- Albert Road Fisheries0.2 km
- Barlic Bites0.2 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
- Nelson9.1 km
Bus Stops
- Rainhall Road0.2 km
- Manchester Road0.2 km
- Sussex Street0.2 km
- Sunday School0.2 km
- Sunday School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BB185DF · Data under Open Government Licence