Postcode Analysis Pendle, North West

BB18 5BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BB18 5BF.

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Population

353

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 37,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BB18 5BF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BB18 5BF — age 34, 72% ownership, 26% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

BB18 5BF is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Croft in Barnoldswick. Administratively it sits within Barnoldswick ward and the Pendle constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BB18 5BF are sourced from Output Area E00127893 (shared with 16 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 BB18 5BF. The average age is 34.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.2%
Asian / British Asian9.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BB18 5BF has low crime rates — 40 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.

Violence and sexual offences91
Anti-social behaviour78
Criminal damage and arson30
Public order20
Shoplifting16

school Local Schools

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Gisburn Road Community Primary School

Good215 pupils0.4 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Barnoldswick

Good128 pupils0.7 km
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Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School

Good389 pupils0.7 km
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West Craven High School

Requires Improvement666 pupils0.7 km
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Coates Lane Primary School

Good201 pupils1.0 km
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Salterforth Primary School

Good97 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Blondie Brownie0.7 km
  • Coates Lane Primary School Breakfast \& After School Club1.0 km
  • Nathan Browns Butchers0.1 km
  • One Stop0.2 km
  • Purcells0.1 km
  • + 21 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Barnoldswick Conservative Club0.2 km
  • Barnoldswick Cricket Club0.7 km
  • Barnoldswick Legion Club Ltd0.1 km
  • Barnoldswick WMC0.2 km
  • Browns0.2 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • BE-BS Lockdown Diner0.9 km
  • Cafe M0.1 km
  • Cafe On The Square Ltd0.1 km
  • Mediterranean0.2 km
  • Queens Gelato (Barnoldswick)0.1 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd (Bolton)0.8 km
  • Co-op0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Mario's0.6 km
  • Albert Road Fisheries0.1 km
  • Barlic Bites0.1 km
  • Chicago Fried Chicken0.1 km
  • Flava Ltd0.1 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Kettlewell Hostel0.5 km
  • Alma Cliffe0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colne6.7 km
  • Gargrave8.8 km
  • Nelson9.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Rainhall Road0.1 km
  • Sussex Street0.1 km
  • Kirkbeck0.2 km
  • Station Road0.2 km
  • West Craven Sports Centre0.2 km