BB18 5ET is a safe, established residential area on Edith Street, 0.4km from Croft in Barnoldswick. Administratively it sits within Barnoldswick ward and the Pendle constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £87k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for BB18 5ET are sourced from Output Area E00127881 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EDITH STREET, BB18 5ET House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDITH STREET, BB18 5ET.
256
35
£ 39,300 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB18 5ET falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 57% owner-occupation and average age 35, BB18 5ET has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £87k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB18 5ET. The average age is 35.1. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 87,050
2 sales · Mean £ 87,050
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BB18 5ET has low crime rates — 23 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 Brownie0.4 km
- Coates Lane Primary School Breakfast \& After School Club1.0 km
- Nathan Browns Butchers0.6 km
- One Stop0.6 km
- Purcells0.6 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Barnoldswick Conservative Club0.5 km
- Barnoldswick Cricket Club0.1 km
- Barnoldswick Legion Club Ltd0.6 km
- Barnoldswick WMC0.5 km
- Browns0.8 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- BE-BS Lockdown Diner0.9 km
- Cafe M0.5 km
- Cafe On The Square Ltd0.5 km
- Mediterranean0.6 km
- Queens Gelato (Barnoldswick)0.6 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd (Bolton)0.4 km
- Co-op0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Mario's0.1 km
- Albert Road Fisheries0.5 km
- Barlic Bites0.5 km
- Chicago Fried Chicken0.6 km
- Flava Ltd0.6 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Kettlewell Hostel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colne7.4 km
- Gargrave8.5 km
- Nelson9.7 km
Bus Stops
- Brogden Street0.0 km
- Brogden Street0.0 km
- St Josephs RCPS0.1 km
- Edmondson Street0.1 km
- Edmondson Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BB185ET · Data under Open Government Licence