BB18 5DH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on West Close Road, 0.6km from Croft in Barnoldswick. Administratively it sits within Earby & Coates ward and the Pendle constituency.
This is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BB18 5DH are sourced from Output Area E00127871 (shared with 88 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST CLOSE ROAD, BB18 5DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST CLOSE ROAD, BB18 5DH.
414
34
£ 39,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB18 5DH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BB18 5DH spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB18 5DH. The average age is 34.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BB18 5DH has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Barnoldswick
Gisburn Road Community Primary School
Coates Lane Primary School
Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School
West Craven High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Blondie Brownie0.1 km
- Coates Lane Primary School Breakfast \& After School Club0.7 km
- Nathan Browns Butchers0.6 km
- One Stop0.7 km
- Purcells0.6 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Barnoldswick Conservative Club0.5 km
- Barnoldswick Cricket Club0.2 km
- Barnoldswick Legion Club Ltd0.7 km
- Barnoldswick WMC0.6 km
- Browns0.9 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- BE-BS Lockdown Diner0.6 km
- Cafe M0.6 km
- Cafe On The Square Ltd0.6 km
- Mediterranean0.6 km
- Queens Gelato (Barnoldswick)0.6 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd (Bolton)0.1 km
- Co-op0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Mario's0.4 km
- Albert Road Fisheries0.6 km
- Barlic Bites0.6 km
- Chicago Fried Chicken0.6 km
- Flava Ltd0.6 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colne7.4 km
- Gargrave8.2 km
- Nelson9.9 km
Bus Stops
- Wellhouse Road0.1 km
- Roundell Road0.2 km
- Roundell Road0.2 km
- Wellhouse Road0.2 km
- St Josephs RCPS0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BB185DH · Data under Open Government Licence