BB5 0DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Market Street, 0.2km from Alleytroyds in Church. Administratively it sits within St Andrew's ward and the Hyndburn constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £34k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for BB5 0DN are sourced from Output Area E00127275 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARKET STREET, BB5 0DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET STREET, BB5 0DN.
533
37
£ 33,400 /yr
53%
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
BB5 0DN is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB5 0DN. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 35,000
5 sales · Mean £ 43,300
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BB5 0DN is moderate at 73 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
Oswaldtwistle School
Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church
Rhyddings
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle
Fairfield Nursery School
Oswaldtwistle St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Thorn Inn0.8 km
- Bay Horse Hotel0.8 km
- Tiger Lounge0.3 km
- Hare & Hounds0.9 km
- Tinker & Budget0.7 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Cohens T/A Eccles Chemist0.3 km
- Cohens Chemist0.8 km
- The Pantry Convenience Store0.8 km
- Acorn Pharmacy0.6 km
- Ali Foods Store Ltd1.0 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Hyndburn Leisure Cafe0.6 km
- 'The Hungry Tackler Ltd'0.2 km
- Cafe Nova0.2 km
- Royal Phoenix0.3 km
- 'The Terrace Tea Room'0.2 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Lidl UK GMBH0.9 km
- Heron Foods0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Don Pablo's0.3 km
- Ossy Sandwich Shop0.6 km
- Smashburger Delivery Co0.6 km
- Taste of Italy0.6 km
- Yates Bakery0.6 km
- + 23 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Church & Oswaldtwistle0.1 km
- Accrington1.5 km
- Rishton2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Railway Station0.0 km
- Railway Station0.1 km
- Rail Station0.1 km
- Church & Oswaldtwistle Rail Station0.1 km
- Oswaldtwistle Mills0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BB50DN · Data under Open Government Licence