BB18 5AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chapel Street, 0.3km from Wapping in Barnoldswick. Administratively it sits within Barnoldswick ward and the Pendle constituency.
BB18 5AH is a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £136k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 17.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BB18 5AH are sourced from Output Area E00127888 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHAPEL STREET, BB18 5AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHAPEL STREET, BB18 5AH.
243
43
£ 37,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB18 5AH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BB18 5AH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £136k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 17.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB18 5AH. The average age is 42.6. 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 & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 108,500
19 sales · Mean £ 109,095
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BB18 5AH has low crime rates — 38 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
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Barnoldswick
Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School
West Craven High School
Coates Lane Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Blondie Brownie0.7 km
- Nathan Browns Butchers0.1 km
- One Stop0.1 km
- Purcells0.1 km
- S J & K Brown0.6 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Barnoldswick Conservative Club0.2 km
- Barnoldswick Cricket Club0.7 km
- Barnoldswick Legion Club Ltd0.0 km
- Barnoldswick WMC0.1 km
- Browns0.1 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Cafe M0.2 km
- Cafe On The Square Ltd0.2 km
- Mediterranean0.1 km
- Queens Gelato (Barnoldswick)0.2 km
- Sue's Pantry0.8 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd (Bolton)0.8 km
- Co-op0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Mario's0.6 km
- Albert Road Fisheries0.2 km
- Barlic Bites0.2 km
- Chicago Fried Chicken0.2 km
- Flava Ltd0.2 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
- Sunday School0.1 km
- Sunday School0.1 km
- Manchester Road0.2 km
- Kirkbeck0.2 km
- Station Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BB185AH · Data under Open Government Licence