Postcode insights

BB2 5JB

Moulden Brow

Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton

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Detailed insights for BB2 5JB

Overview

Postcode BB2 5JB is located in a rural hamlet, within the Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton ward of Chorley in the North West region, and forms part of the Brindle & Withnell area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 72% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brindle & Withnell is £56,552 per year. The nearest station is Pleasington, about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

3/10

Brindle & Withnell has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,911 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Brindle & Withnell has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Brindle & Withnell is £56,552 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 52 ft away from BB2 5JB.

Flood risk

No risk

Brindle & Withnell near BB2 5JB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Pleasington located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BB2 5JB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Pleasington

N/A

Walking directions to Pleasington

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
244
Population density
49.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
21.05(+17%)
Violence and sexual offences
14.54(-61%)
Other theft
3.51(-47%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.51(-61%)
Public order
2.51(-75%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
239
97.95%
Other White
3
1.23%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.41%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
1
0.41%
Total population: 244

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
88
39.46%
Level 3 (A level)
43
19.28%
No qualifications
39
17.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
9.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
8.07%
Total 16+ residents: 223

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
49
42.24%
Owns with a mortgage
34
29.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
24.14%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.45%
Other social rented
1
0.86%
Total households: 116

Property prices in Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton

Median price£207,498
Price per sq ft£242
Sales (last 12 months)86
Typical range (middle 50%)£168K – £314K

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £207,498 (about £242 per square foot) in Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £930,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£340,000£255
Semi-Detached27£185,000£252
Terraced25£170,000£199
Flats4£110,000£180

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£232,500£120,500£120,250
2017£245,000£77,000£130,000£114,250
2018£225,000£75,000£132,000£135,000
2019£230,000£70,000£129,998£134,500
2020£255,000£184,999£145,500£140,000
2021£275,000£170,249£165,000£147,500
2022£295,000£100,000£158,500£140,000
2023£378,750£165,000£170,000£145,000
2024£286,000£100,000£174,995£149,000
2025£340,000£110,000£188,998£178,000
2026£337,500£134,000£170,000£179,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£189£179£159
2017£200£129£190£148
2018£196£120£184£151
2019£211£110£194£167
2020£220£303£211£161
2021£228£283£220£190
2022£259£159£232£177
2023£290£287£246£199
2024£261£165£233£218
2025£264£182£253£198
2026£243£224£246£207
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB2 5JB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB2 5JB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Jan 2026Old Toll Bar Cottage, Moulden Brow, Blackburn, BB2 5JBDetachedFreehold£850,000
22 Apr 202621, Laurel Bank Terrace, Blackburn, BB2 5JATerracedLeasehold£209,995
31 Mar 202615, Laurel Bank Terrace, Blackburn, BB2 5JATerracedLeasehold£250,000
30 Jun 202521, Laurel Bank Terrace, Blackburn, BB2 5JATerracedLeasehold£183,000
22 Apr 20259, Laurel Bank Terrace, Blackburn, BB2 5JATerracedLeasehold£180,000

Schools

In the BB2 5JB postcode area, located within Brindle & Withnell, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB2 5JB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimaryFeniscowles Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miPrimarySt Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School, Feniscowles, BlackburnVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Chorley district (2025-26).

Band A£1,562
Band B£1,822
Band C£2,083
Band D£2,343
Band E£2,863
Band F£3,384
Band G£3,905
Band H£4,686

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BB2 5JB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ellie Close

Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Lindsay Hoyle

Chorley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Speaker seeking re-election

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictChorleyE07000118
Parliamentary ConstituencyChorleyE14001170
ParishHoghtonE04005155
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Brindle & WithnellE02005190
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Chorley 002AE01024921
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BB2 5JB

Is BB2 5JB (Brindle & Withnell) safe?

The area around BB2 5JB records about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.

What is the average house price near BB2 5JB?

The median sale price around BB2 5JB in Brindle & Withnell is £207,498 (about £242 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB2 5JB?

There are 2 schools close to BB2 5JB, including Feniscowles Primary School (Good) and St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School, Feniscowles, Blackburn (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BB2 5JB?

The closest station to BB2 5JB is Pleasington, about 1,146 m away.

How deprived is the area around BB2 5JB?

BB2 5JB scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,911 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BB2 5JB (Brindle & Withnell) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chorley covering BB2 5JB is Lindsay Hoyle (Speaker seeking re-election), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ellie Close (Reform UK).

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.