Postcode Analysis Hyndburn, North West

BB5 0ED House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BB5 0ED.

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Population

533

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 33,400 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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4/10
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8/10
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8/10
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4/10
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4/10
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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BB5 0ED's 58% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BB5 0ED is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Foxhill Bank in Church. Administratively it sits within St Andrew's ward and the Hyndburn constituency.

For families considering a move, BB5 0ED represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0ED are sourced from Output Area E00127275 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB5 0ED. 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

White / British90.8%
Asian / British Asian8.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BB5 0ED has low crime rates — 47 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.

Violence and sexual offences77
Anti-social behaviour64
Other theft12
Public order10
Criminal damage and arson9

school Local Schools

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Oswaldtwistle School

Good63 pupils0.4 km
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Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Good152 pupils0.4 km
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Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church

Requires Improvement204 pupils0.6 km
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Rhyddings

Requires Improvement0.7 km
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Oswaldtwistle St Andrew's Church of England Primary School

Good298 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle

Good261 pupils0.8 km
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Fairfield Nursery School

Outstanding76 pupils0.8 km
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Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School

Good391 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Mace Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Ossy General Store0.4 km
  • Cohens T/A Eccles Chemist0.4 km
  • Spring Hill Convenience Store- Open All Hours0.7 km
  • All Occasions 4U0.6 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • 'Oswaldtwistle Social Club'0.8 km
  • Bay Horse Hotel0.8 km
  • Tiger Lounge0.4 km
  • Tinker & Budget0.8 km
  • Thorn Inn0.7 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • KFC1.0 km
  • Rhyddings Business Enterprise School0.7 km
  • Monte Cristo0.6 km
  • Coach House @ Rhyddings Park0.9 km
  • West End Fish and Chips1.0 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Perfect Plaice0.5 km
  • Kwong Ming0.7 km
  • Simply Indian Takeaway0.7 km
  • Tasty Grill0.7 km
  • Don Pablo's0.4 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Heron Foods0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Church & Oswaldtwistle0.2 km
  • Accrington1.6 km
  • Rishton2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Railway Station0.1 km
  • Bridge Street0.2 km
  • Rail Station0.2 km
  • Church & Oswaldtwistle Rail Station0.2 km
  • Church & Oswaldtwistle Rail Station0.2 km