Postcode BB1 2NU is located in a rural village, within the St Oswald's ward of Hyndburn in the North West region, and forms part of the Broadfield & Knuzden area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Broadfield & Knuzden is £41,356 per year. The nearest station is Darwen located about 2.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Broadfield & Knuzden has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,399 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Broadfield & Knuzden has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 64.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Broadfield & Knuzden is £41,356 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 259 ft away from BB1 2NU.
Broadfield & Knuzden near BB1 2NU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Darwen located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in St Oswald's area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £310,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £243,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 56 | £178,750 |
| Terraced | 39 | £155,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Oswald's
Annual council tax rates for Hyndburn district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BB1 2NU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Paul Brown
St Oswald's - Elected 7 May 2026
Sarah Smith
Hyndburn - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.