Postcode Analysis Hyndburn, North West

HILL STREET, BB5 0EH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILL STREET, BB5 0EH.

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Population

349

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 33,400 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BB5 0EH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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7/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

BB5 0EH is an established family neighbourhood — 51% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 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.

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

BB5 0EH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hill Street, 0.2km from Foxhill Bank in Oswaldtwistle. Administratively it sits within St Andrew's ward and the Hyndburn constituency.

This is a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £152k, 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 0EH are sourced from Output Area E00127277 (shared with 15 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 0EH. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.2%
Asian / British Asian16.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 145,000

6 sales · Mean £ 143,325

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

BB5 0EH has low crime rates — 47 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.

Anti-social behaviour56
Violence and sexual offences46
Criminal damage and arson7
Other theft7
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Oswaldtwistle School

Good63 pupils0.4 km
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Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Good152 pupils0.4 km
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Oswaldtwistle St Andrew's Church of England Primary School

Good298 pupils0.6 km
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Rhyddings

Requires Improvement0.7 km
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Oswaldtwistle White Ash School

Outstanding112 pupils0.8 km
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Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church

Requires Improvement204 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle

Good261 pupils0.9 km
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Oswaldtwistle Moor End Primary School

Good208 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Thorn Inn0.9 km
  • Bay Horse Hotel0.7 km
  • Black Dog1.0 km
  • Tiger Lounge0.4 km
  • West End Arms0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Cohens T/A Eccles Chemist0.4 km
  • Cohens Chemist0.7 km
  • Mannings Bakery Confectioners0.9 km
  • The Pantry Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Ye Olde Sausage Shop1.0 km
  • + 21 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Hyndburn Leisure Cafe0.9 km
  • Reena Tandoori Restaurant0.9 km
  • 'The Hungry Tackler Ltd'0.5 km
  • Cafe Nova0.5 km
  • Royal Phoenix0.4 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Heron Foods0.8 km
  • Spar Stores0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Don Pablo's0.4 km
  • Ossy Sandwich Shop0.6 km
  • Smashburger Delivery Co0.6 km
  • Taste of Italy0.6 km
  • Yates Bakery0.9 km
  • + 21 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Church & Oswaldtwistle0.4 km
  • Accrington1.9 km
  • Rishton2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Buttermere Drive0.3 km
  • Bridge Street0.3 km
  • Buttermere Drive0.4 km
  • Railway Station0.4 km
  • Railway Station0.4 km