Postcode Analysis Hyndburn, North West

FOXHILL BANK BROW, BB5 0EF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOXHILL BANK BROW, BB5 0EF.

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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 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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences125
Anti-social behaviour90
Criminal damage and arson18
Other theft15
Burglary12

school Local Schools

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Oswaldtwistle School

Good63 pupils0.2 km
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Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Good152 pupils0.2 km
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Rhyddings

Requires Improvement0.5 km
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Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church

Requires Improvement204 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle

Good261 pupils0.6 km
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Fairfield Nursery School

Outstanding76 pupils0.7 km
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Oswaldtwistle St Andrew's Church of England Primary School

Good298 pupils0.7 km
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Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School

Good391 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

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
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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

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
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Heron Foods0.8 km
fastfood

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