BB18 5BY is a safe, established residential area on Kelbrook Road, 0.5km from Ing, Long in Barnoldswick. Administratively it sits within Barnoldswick ward and the Pendle constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BB18 5BY is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BB18 5BY are sourced from Output Area E00127895 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KELBROOK ROAD, BB18 5BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KELBROOK ROAD, BB18 5BY.
222
47
£ 37,900 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB18 5BY 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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 44% of tenure in BB18 5BY — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB18 5BY. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BB18 5BY has low crime rates — 23 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
Salterforth Primary School
Gisburn Road Community Primary School
Coates Lane Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Barnoldswick
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Nathan Browns Butchers0.7 km
- One Stop0.8 km
- Purcells0.7 km
- Thai Food & Spices0.7 km
- The Sweet Shop0.7 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Barnoldswick Conservative Club0.8 km
- Barnoldswick Legion Club Ltd0.7 km
- Barnoldswick WMC0.8 km
- Browns0.6 km
- Uptown0.8 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Cafe M0.7 km
- Cafe On The Square Ltd0.7 km
- Mediterranean0.8 km
- Queens Gelato (Barnoldswick)0.6 km
- Sue's Pantry0.2 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Albert Road Fisheries0.7 km
- Barlic Bites0.7 km
- Chicago Fried Chicken0.6 km
- Flava Ltd0.6 km
- Golden Dragon Top Chef Ltd0.7 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Kettlewell Hostel0.9 km
- Alma Cliffe0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colne6.3 km
- Nelson8.8 km
- Gargrave9.0 km
Bus Stops
- Marina Way0.0 km
- West Craven HS0.1 km
- West Craven HS0.2 km
- Park Road0.3 km
- Higher Park Farm0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BB185BY · Data under Open Government Licence