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Barnoldswick North

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About

Barnoldswick North is a residential area situated at the northwestern edge of the larger town. The landscape is characterised by a mix of housing types, from older terraced homes to more modern developments, set along streets that follow the gentle contours of the land. The area provides essential local amenities for its residents, including shops and schools, maintaining a practical and self-contained community atmosphere.

The area's identity is deeply connected to its industrial heritage, with the iconic Bancroft Mill Engine, a preserved steam-powered textile machine, serving as a central landmark. Open green spaces like Victory Park offer recreational space, while the proximity to the Leeds and Liverpool Canal provides routes for walking and cycling. The overall feel is one of a settled neighbourhood with strong historical roots in Lancashire's engineering past.

Area overview

On average Barnoldswick North has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 11.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Barnoldswick North is £44,012 per year. There are 2 schools in Barnoldswick North: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Barnoldswick North is home to around 5,558 people, with a population density of about 1,347.7 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
11.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Barnoldswick North Population
5,558
Population density
1,347.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.37(-56%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.29(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.78(-58%)
Other theft
3.06(-54%)
Burglary
2.16(-61%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,075
91.31%
Other White
171
3.08%
Pakistani
142
2.55%
White and Asian (mixed)
48
0.86%
Other
27
0.49%
Total population: 5,558

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,103
24.65%
No qualifications
898
20.07%
Level 3 (A level)
873
19.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
666
14.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
472
10.55%
Total 16+ residents: 4,474

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
876
36.48%
Owns with a mortgage
778
32.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
425
17.7%
Other social rented
169
7.04%
Social rents from council
84
3.5%
Total households: 2,401

Property prices in Barnoldswick North

Median price£151,000
Price per sq ft£164
Sales (last 12 months)84
Typical range (middle 50%)£121K – £220K

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £151,000 (about £164 per square foot) in Barnoldswick North area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £595,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barnoldswick North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£308,750£268
Semi-Detached16£163,500£202
Terraced55£136,000£149
Flats1£48,000£83

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Barnoldswick North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barnoldswick North.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£244,975£175,000£98,500
2017£243,750£186,000£105,000
2018£295,000£158,750£93,650
2019£245,000£166,000£100,500
2020£245,000£169,950£108,725
2021£285,250£205,000£117,500
2022£334,950£180,000£125,000
2023£310,000£257,975£129,000
2024£312,500£269,500£137,000
2025£322,500£205,625£137,000
2026£383,750£121,700£119,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barnoldswick North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barnoldswick North.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£208£149£107
2017£192£171£105
2018£231£176£119
2019£262£173£119
2020£207£171£122
2021£258£207£130
2022£263£210£143
2023£242£229£139
2024£323£283£151
2025£278£221£152
2026£255£185£149
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barnoldswick North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Barnoldswick North in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.