BB5 0EF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Foxhill Bank Brow, 0.1km from Foxhill Bank in Church. Administratively it sits within St Andrew's ward and the Hyndburn constituency.
For families considering a move, BB5 0EF 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 is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £35k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 8.6% year-on-year. 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 0EF are sourced from Output Area E00127275 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOXHILL BANK BROW, BB5 0EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOXHILL BANK BROW, BB5 0EF.
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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BB5 0EF's 58% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 8.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB5 0EF. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 35,000
3 sales · Mean £ 34,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BB5 0EF is moderate at 64 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
Rhyddings
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church
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 Inn0.9 km
- Bay Horse Hotel0.7 km
- Tiger Lounge0.2 km
- Hare & Hounds0.8 km
- Tinker & Budget0.7 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Cohens T/A Eccles Chemist0.2 km
- Cohens Chemist0.7 km
- Mannings Bakery Confectioners1.0 km
- The Pantry Convenience Store0.8 km
- Acorn Pharmacy0.7 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Hyndburn Leisure Cafe0.7 km
- Reena Tandoori Restaurant1.0 km
- 'The Hungry Tackler Ltd'0.2 km
- Cafe Nova0.2 km
- Royal Phoenix0.2 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Heron Foods0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Don Pablo's0.2 km
- Ossy Sandwich Shop0.5 km
- Smashburger Delivery Co0.6 km
- Taste of Italy0.6 km
- Yates Bakery0.7 km
- + 20 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Church & Oswaldtwistle0.1 km
- Accrington1.5 km
- Rishton2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Oswaldtwistle Mills0.1 km
- Railway Station0.1 km
- Oswaldtwistle Mills0.1 km
- Railway Station0.1 km
- Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BB50EF · Data under Open Government Licence