Postcode Analysis Hyndburn, North West

BLACKPOOL STREET, BB5 0EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKPOOL STREET, BB5 0EA.

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Population

533

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 33,400 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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4/10
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8/10
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8/10
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4/10
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4/10
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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 58% owner-occupation and average age 37, BB5 0EA has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BB5 0EA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Blackpool Street, 0.2km from Alleytroyds in Church. Administratively it sits within St Andrew's ward and the Hyndburn constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £65k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for BB5 0EA are sourced from Output Area E00127275 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB5 0EA. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.8%
Asian / British Asian8.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 60,000

11 sales · Mean £ 61,395

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around BB5 0EA is moderate at 73 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.

Violence and sexual offences150
Anti-social behaviour109
Criminal damage and arson22
Other theft18
Public order17

school Local Schools

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Oswaldtwistle School

Good63 pupils0.3 km
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Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Good152 pupils0.3 km
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Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church

Requires Improvement204 pupils0.5 km
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Rhyddings

Requires Improvement0.6 km
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Fairfield Nursery School

Outstanding76 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle

Good261 pupils0.6 km
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Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School

Good391 pupils0.8 km
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Oswaldtwistle St Andrew's Church of England Primary School

Good298 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Thorn Inn0.8 km
  • Bay Horse Hotel0.8 km
  • Tiger Lounge0.3 km
  • Hare & Hounds0.9 km
  • Tinker & Budget0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Cohens T/A Eccles Chemist0.3 km
  • Cohens Chemist0.8 km
  • The Pantry Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Acorn Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Ali Foods Store Ltd0.9 km
  • + 20 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Hyndburn Leisure Cafe0.6 km
  • 'The Hungry Tackler Ltd'0.2 km
  • Cafe Nova0.2 km
  • Mr Gatty's Tea Room1.0 km
  • Royal Phoenix0.3 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Lidl UK GMBH0.9 km
  • Heron Foods0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Don Pablo's0.3 km
  • Ossy Sandwich Shop0.6 km
  • Smashburger Delivery Co0.7 km
  • Taste of Italy0.7 km
  • Yates Bakery0.6 km
  • + 23 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Church & Oswaldtwistle0.1 km
  • Accrington1.4 km
  • Rishton2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Railway Station0.1 km
  • Rail Station0.1 km
  • Church & Oswaldtwistle Rail Station0.1 km
  • Railway Station0.1 km
  • Church & Oswaldtwistle Rail Station0.1 km