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St Oswald's

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About

St Oswald's ward lies in the western part of Hyndburn, encompassing the residential areas around Oswaldtwistle. The landscape is characterised by a mix of housing, from terraced streets to more modern developments, set against the backdrop of rolling Pennine foothills. Green spaces like the grounds of St Mary's Church and local playing fields provide open areas within the community.

A notable local landmark is the distinctive chimney of the former Broadfield Mill, a remnant of the area's industrial textile heritage. The Leeds and Liverpool Canal runs through the ward, offering a route for walking and cycling. Daily life centres around local shopping parades and community facilities serving the neighbourhood's residents.

Area overview

On average St Oswald's has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 1.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Oswald's is £39,576 per year. There are 3 schools in St Oswald's: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). St Oswald's is home to around 6,066 people, with a population density of about 737.1 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Oswald's Population
6,066
Population density
737.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.43(-43%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.79(+5%)
Vehicle crime
7.91(+32%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.63(-60%)
Other theft
3.46(-48%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,638
92.94%
Pakistani
158
2.6%
Other White
66
1.09%
Indian
54
0.89%
Other Asian
25
0.41%
Total population: 6,066

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,460
28.55%
Level 3 (A level)
988
19.32%
No qualifications
930
18.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
659
12.89%
Apprenticeship
475
9.29%
Total 16+ residents: 5,114

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,202
45.84%
Owns with a mortgage
1,068
40.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
254
9.69%
Other forms of private rent
50
1.91%
Other social rented
32
1.22%
Total households: 2,622

Property prices in St Oswald's

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £171,475 in St Oswald's area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £412,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St Oswald's in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Oswald's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced33£155,000
Detached7£267,000
Semi-Detached52£181,000

10 years median price trend in St Oswald's

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Oswald's.

All postcodes in St Oswald's

BB53NU

York Street

BB13NG

Balmoral Crescent

BB12DZ

Garsden Avenue

BB54NR

Dorchester Avenue

BB54RP

Hargreaves Road

BB12DF

Rutland Avenue

BB12PE

Belthorn Road

BB54QJ

Central Avenue

BB53RF

London Smoke Cottage

BB53RW

Red Shell Lane

BB53RN

Duckworth Hill Lane

BB54PX

Barnard Close

BB13NQ

Lyndhurst Avenue

BB53NY

Brookside Lane

BB54LP

Blackburn Road

BB12PP

Rydal Mount

BB54RN

Hargreaves Road

BB12LP

Colliers Row

BB54LU

Tower Street

BB13LS

Blackburn Road

BB12DH

Windsor Road

BB54QT

Thwaites Road

BB54WZ

Blackburn Road

BB54LX

Newton Street

BB53QU

Margaret Street

BB54PU

Peel Bank Road

BB54QH

Conway Drive

BB12DD

Cornwall Avenue

BB54NT

Radnor Close

BB54RJ

New Bury Close

BB53QP

Sunnybank Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.