BB18 5DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sussex Street, 0.3km from Ing, Long 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £119k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 6.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BB18 5DS are sourced from Output Area E00127887 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SUSSEX STREET, BB18 5DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUSSEX STREET, BB18 5DS.
280
39
£ 37,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB18 5DS 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
BB18 5DS is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 6.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB18 5DS. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 119,500
4 sales · Mean £ 113,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BB18 5DS has low crime rates — 45 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
Gisburn Road Community Primary School
Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School
West Craven High School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Barnoldswick
Coates Lane Primary School
Salterforth Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Blondie Brownie0.6 km
- Coates Lane Primary School Breakfast \& After School Club0.9 km
- Nathan Browns Butchers0.2 km
- One Stop0.3 km
- Purcells0.2 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Barnoldswick Conservative Club0.2 km
- Barnoldswick Cricket Club0.7 km
- Barnoldswick Legion Club Ltd0.2 km
- Barnoldswick WMC0.3 km
- Browns0.3 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- BE-BS Lockdown Diner0.8 km
- Cafe M0.2 km
- Cafe On The Square Ltd0.2 km
- Mediterranean0.3 km
- Queens Gelato (Barnoldswick)0.1 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd (Bolton)0.7 km
- Co-op0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Mario's0.6 km
- Albert Road Fisheries0.2 km
- Barlic Bites0.2 km
- Chicago Fried Chicken0.1 km
- Flava Ltd0.1 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Kettlewell Hostel0.6 km
- Alma Cliffe0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colne6.8 km
- Gargrave8.7 km
- Nelson9.3 km
Bus Stops
- Rainhall Road0.0 km
- Sussex Street0.1 km
- West Craven Sports Centre0.2 km
- Kirkbeck0.2 km
- Station Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BB185DS · Data under Open Government Licence