Postcode Analysis Pendle, North West

KELBROOK ROAD, BB18 5BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KELBROOK ROAD, BB18 5BX.

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Population

222

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 37,900 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BB18 5BX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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4/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

With 44% social renting, BB18 5BX is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 49.2% year-on-year.

home £144,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BB18 5BX is a safe, established residential area on Kelbrook Road, 0.4km from Ing, Long in Barnoldswick. Administratively it sits within Barnoldswick ward and the Pendle constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BB18 5BX is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £144k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 49.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BB18 5BX are sourced from Output Area E00127895 (shared with 8 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 5BX. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 66,000

1 sales · Mean £ 66,000

Semi-Detached

£ 170,000

3 sales · Mean £ 158,666

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

BB18 5BX has low crime rates — 37 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 offences52
Anti-social behaviour42
Criminal damage and arson17
Public order8
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School

Good389 pupils0.3 km
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West Craven High School

Requires Improvement666 pupils0.3 km
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Gisburn Road Community Primary School

Good215 pupils0.8 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Barnoldswick

Good128 pupils1.1 km
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Coates Lane Primary School

Good201 pupils1.1 km
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Salterforth Primary School

Good97 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Blondie Brownie1.0 km
  • Nathan Browns Butchers0.5 km
  • One Stop0.6 km
  • Purcells0.5 km
  • Thai Food & Spices0.5 km
  • + 17 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Barnoldswick Conservative Club0.6 km
  • Barnoldswick Legion Club Ltd0.5 km
  • Barnoldswick WMC0.6 km
  • Browns0.5 km
  • Uptown0.6 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • BE-BS Lockdown Diner1.0 km
  • Cafe M0.5 km
  • Cafe On The Square Ltd0.5 km
  • Mediterranean0.6 km
  • Queens Gelato (Barnoldswick)0.5 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Albert Road Fisheries0.5 km
  • Barlic Bites0.5 km
  • Chicago Fried Chicken0.5 km
  • Flava Ltd0.5 km
  • Golden Dragon Top Chef Ltd0.5 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Kettlewell Hostel0.8 km
  • Alma Cliffe0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colne6.4 km
  • Gargrave8.9 km
  • Nelson8.9 km

Bus Stops

  • West Craven HS0.0 km
  • Park Road0.1 km
  • Park Road0.1 km
  • West Craven HS0.1 km
  • West Craven Sports Centre0.2 km