Property profile

14 StraitsOswaldtwistle

Map showing 14 Straits, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington

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Estimated sale price

£95,000

Terraced sold in St Andrew's

The box shows the middle 50% of terraced sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold16 Jan 2026
£97,500Change since last sale: −£1,000 (−1.1%)
Annualised change
−1.5% per yearHyndburn annualised change (terraced) since 2026: +7.9% per yearThis property underperformed the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £116 per sq ft
£152 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£36 per sq ft (+31%)
Local sold pricesMedian for terraced in St Andrew's
£110,000Estimate vs local median: −£14,000 (−12%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeFlat / Not Recorded
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1930-1949
Floor area59 m² / 635 sq ft
Rooms3 habitable / 3 heated
Floor level3
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection09 Aug 2025

Sales history

DatePriceChange
16 Jan 2026£97,500+15%
15 Jul 2021£85,000-29%
20 Dec 2007£119,950-

Local market

Property prices in St Andrew's

Median price: £124,999
Price per sq ft: £135
Sales (last 12 months): 57
Typical range (middle 50%): £84K – £170K

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £124,999 (about £135 per square foot) in St Andrew's area, with individual transactions ranging from £27,728 up to £260,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Andrew's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£255,000£245
Semi-Detached10£206,250£212
Terraced41£110,000£116
Flats2£94,750£176

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Andrew's

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Andrew's.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£153,000£117,000£75,000
2017£155,000£112,500£75,250
2018£158,000£140,000£91,500
2019£170,000£150,000£90,000
2020£207,495£149,950£90,250
2021£205,000£160,000£107,500
2022£200,000£173,950£115,000
2023—£142,000£103,750
2024£228,750£182,500£97,500
2025£260,000£172,500£123,475
2026£232,500£210,000£91,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Andrew's.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Andrew's.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£151£139£91
2017£155£139£78
2018£177£167£97
2019£180£162£91
2020£188£154£97
2021£195£170£110
2022£195£197£118
2023—£187£103
2024£225£204£106
2025£247£182£126
2026£243£214£109
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Andrew's.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB5 3LU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB5 3LU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jan 202614, Straits, Accrington, BB5 3LUFlatsLeasehold£97,500
23 Apr 202524, Mill Hill, Accrington, BB5 3LXOtherFreehold£100,000
10 Apr 202620, Milton Street, Accrington, BB5 3LZTerracedFreehold£84,000
01 Apr 202619, Milton Street, Accrington, BB5 3LZTerracedFreehold£75,000
27 Jun 202518, Milton Street, Accrington, BB5 3LZTerracedFreehold£72,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
4, Straits, Oswaldtwistle, AccringtonFreehold83 m²£89,000 (2007)
8 Straits, Oswaldtwistle, AccringtonLeasehold71 m²£91,000 (2022)
10, Straits, Oswaldtwistle, AccringtonLeasehold68 m²£120,000 (2022)
12 Straits, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington-56 m²-
15, Straits, Oswaldtwistle, AccringtonLeasehold111 m²£145,000 (2018)

Area insights for BB5 3LU

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Overview

Postcode BB5 3LU is located in an urban city, within the St Andrew's area of Hyndburn in the North West region, and forms part of the Oswaldtwistle area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Oswaldtwistle is £36,333 per year. The median sale price in St Andrew's is £124,999 (around £135 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £84,000 and £170,181. The nearest station is Church and Oswaldtwistle, about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Rhyddings Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
22.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Oswaldtwistle has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,182 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Oswaldtwistle has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.8%

Approximately 22.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Oswaldtwistle is £36,333 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BB5 3LU.

Flood risk

Medium

Oswaldtwistle near BB5 3LU has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Church and Oswaldtwistle located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BB5 3LU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Church and Oswaldtwistle

N/A

Walking directions to Church and Oswaldtwistle

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BB5 3LU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miRhyddings ParkMediumWalking directions to Rhyddings Park
0.2 miJubilee GardensSmallWalking directions to Jubilee Gardens

Area Profile

Population
269
Population density
3,457.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
47.05(+162%)
Violence and sexual offences
42.13(+13%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.83(+9%)
Burglary
4.92(-11%)
Other crime
4.21(+70%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
243
90%
Other Asian
5
1.85%
Arab
5
1.85%
Pakistani
4
1.48%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
3
1.11%
Total population: 270

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
48
21.05%
Level 4+ (Degree)
46
20.18%
Level 3 (A level)
43
18.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
16.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
11.4%
Total 16+ residents: 228

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
35
28.46%
Owns outright
34
27.64%
Other social rented
26
21.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
17.07%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.07%
Total households: 123

Schools

In the BB5 3LU postcode area, located within Oswaldtwistle, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for BB5 3LU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miSecondaryRhyddingsAcademy converter
0.2 miPrimaryOswaldtwistle St Andrew's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
0.2 miNot applicableOswaldtwistle SchoolPupil referral unit

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BB5 3LU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB5 3LU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressKay Street, Hyndburn, BB5 3LQWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miHeron FoodsUnion Road, Hyndburn, BB5 3JBWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.5 miSparBrecon Avenue, Hyndburn, BB5 4QSWalking directions to Spar