BB18 5AU is a safe, established residential area on Park Avenue, 0.4km from Wapping in Barnoldswick. Administratively it sits within Barnoldswick ward and the Pendle constituency.
For families considering a move, BB18 5AU represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 80% 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.
Census 2021 statistics for BB18 5AU are sourced from Output Area E00127894 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARK AVENUE, BB18 5AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK AVENUE, BB18 5AU.
277
46
£ 37,900 /yr
52%
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
No single demographic signal dominates BB18 5AU — age 46, 80% ownership, 19% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 5AU. The average age is 45.8. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BB18 5AU 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.
school Local Schools
Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School
West Craven High School
Gisburn Road Community Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Barnoldswick
Coates Lane Primary School
Salterforth Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Blondie Brownie0.9 km
- Nathan Browns Butchers0.3 km
- One Stop0.3 km
- Purcells0.3 km
- S J & K Brown0.8 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Barnoldswick Conservative Club0.4 km
- Barnoldswick Cricket Club0.9 km
- Barnoldswick Legion Club Ltd0.3 km
- Barnoldswick WMC0.4 km
- Browns0.1 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Cafe M0.4 km
- Cafe On The Square Ltd0.4 km
- Mediterranean0.3 km
- Queens Gelato (Barnoldswick)0.3 km
- Sue's Pantry0.6 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Mario's0.8 km
- Albert Road Fisheries0.4 km
- Barlic Bites0.4 km
- Chicago Fried Chicken0.3 km
- Flava Ltd0.3 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Kettlewell Hostel0.4 km
- Alma Cliffe0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colne6.5 km
- Nelson8.9 km
- Gargrave9.1 km
Bus Stops
- Manchester Road0.0 km
- The Greyhound0.0 km
- Park Road0.2 km
- Park Road0.2 km
- Longfield Court0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BB185AU · Data under Open Government Licence