BB18 5AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Beech Street, 0.4km from Ing, Long in Barnoldswick. Administratively it sits within Barnoldswick ward and the Pendle constituency.
This is a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for BB18 5AL are sourced from Output Area E00127888 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEECH STREET, BB18 5AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEECH STREET, BB18 5AL.
243
43
£ 37,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB18 5AL 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 5AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB18 5AL. 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
£ 91,000
9 sales · Mean £ 103,505
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BB18 5AL has low crime rates — 44 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
Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School
West Craven High School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Barnoldswick
Coates Lane Primary School
Salterforth Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Blondie Brownie0.7 km
- Nathan Browns Butchers0.2 km
- One Stop0.2 km
- Purcells0.1 km
- S J & K Brown0.7 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Barnoldswick Conservative Club0.2 km
- Barnoldswick Cricket Club0.7 km
- Barnoldswick Legion Club Ltd0.1 km
- Barnoldswick WMC0.3 km
- Browns0.2 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- BE-BS Lockdown Diner0.9 km
- Cafe M0.2 km
- Cafe On The Square Ltd0.2 km
- Mediterranean0.2 km
- Queens Gelato (Barnoldswick)0.1 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd (Bolton)0.9 km
- Co-op0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Mario's0.7 km
- Albert Road Fisheries0.2 km
- Barlic Bites0.2 km
- Chicago Fried Chicken0.1 km
- Flava Ltd0.1 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Kettlewell Hostel0.5 km
- Alma Cliffe0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colne6.7 km
- Gargrave8.9 km
- Nelson9.1 km
Bus Stops
- Rainhall Road0.1 km
- Sussex Street0.1 km
- West Craven Sports Centre0.2 km
- Manchester Road0.2 km
- West Craven Sports Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BB185AL · Data under Open Government Licence