BB18 6FG is a safe, established residential area on Raikes Hill, 0.1km from Long Ing in Barnoldswick. Administratively it sits within Barnoldswick ward and the Pendle constituency.
For families considering a move, BB18 6FG represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £265k, down 6.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BB18 6FG are sourced from Output Area E00127885 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RAIKES HILL, BB18 6FG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAIKES HILL, BB18 6FG.
367
47
£ 37,900 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB18 6FG represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BB18 6FG spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 6.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB18 6FG. The average age is 46.8. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 209,995
18 sales · Mean £ 210,997
Detached
£ 194,950
1 sales · Mean £ 194,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BB18 6FG 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.
school Local Schools
Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School
West Craven High School
Gisburn Road Community Primary School
Coates Lane Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Barnoldswick
Salterforth Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Blondie Brownie0.6 km
- Coates Lane Primary School Breakfast \& After School Club0.6 km
- Nathan Browns Butchers0.5 km
- One Stop0.6 km
- Purcells0.5 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Barnoldswick Conservative Club0.5 km
- Barnoldswick Cricket Club0.8 km
- Barnoldswick Legion Club Ltd0.5 km
- Barnoldswick WMC0.6 km
- Browns0.6 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- BE-BS Lockdown Diner0.5 km
- Cafe M0.5 km
- Cafe On The Square Ltd0.5 km
- Mediterranean0.5 km
- Queens Gelato (Barnoldswick)0.4 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd (Bolton)0.7 km
- Co-op0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Mario's0.8 km
- Albert Road Fisheries0.5 km
- Barlic Bites0.5 km
- Chicago Fried Chicken0.4 km
- Flava Ltd0.4 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Kettlewell Hostel0.9 km
- Alma Cliffe0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colne6.9 km
- Gargrave8.5 km
- Nelson9.4 km
Bus Stops
- Silentnight0.2 km
- Silentnight0.2 km
- Sussex Street0.3 km
- Rainhall Road0.3 km
- West Craven Sports Centre0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BB186FG · Data under Open Government Licence