Postcode Analysis Pendle, North West

BECKSIDE, BB18 5BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BECKSIDE, BB18 5BL.

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Population

548

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 39,300 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

BB18 5BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 95% 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. Property prices are trending up 33.3% year-on-year.

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

BB18 5BL is a safe, established residential area on Beckside, 0.2km from Salterforth in Pendle. Administratively it sits within Earby & Coates ward and the Pendle constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 95% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £289k, up 33.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BB18 5BL are sourced from Output Area E00127902 (shared with 55 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 5BL. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 248,500

27 sales · Mean £ 241,753

Detached

£ 272,000

33 sales · Mean £ 281,783

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

BB18 5BL has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Salterforth Primary School

Good97 pupils0.2 km
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Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School

Good389 pupils1.0 km
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West Craven High School

Requires Improvement666 pupils1.0 km
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Kelbrook Primary School

Good96 pupils1.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colne5.6 km
  • Nelson8.4 km
  • Gargrave9.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Sandhills Close0.1 km
  • Elm Close0.1 km
  • Earby Road0.1 km
  • Post Office0.2 km
  • Primary School0.2 km