Postcode BB5 3LJ is located in an urban city, within the St Andrew's ward of Hyndburn in the North West region, and forms part of the Oswaldtwistle area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 166.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Oswaldtwistle is £36,333 per year. The nearest station is Church and Oswaldtwistle located about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Rhyddings Park.
Oswaldtwistle has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,361 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Oswaldtwistle has a very high crime rate, with approximately 166.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.8% 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.
The average income per household in Oswaldtwistle is £36,333 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BB5 3LJ.
Oswaldtwistle near BB5 3LJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Church and Oswaldtwistle located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Church and Oswaldtwistle | N/A | Walking directions to Church and Oswaldtwistle |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Rhyddings Park | Medium | Walking directions to Rhyddings Park |
| 0.1 mi | Jubilee Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Jubilee Gardens |
Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £129,000 in St Andrew's area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,995 up to £260,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 40 | £123,475 |
| Detached | 4 | £256,250 |
| Flats | 1 | £97,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £202,500 |
10 year median price trend in St Andrew's
In the BB5 3LJ postcode area, located within Oswaldtwistle, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB5 3LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Heron Foods | Union Road, Hyndburn, BB5 3JB | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Kay Street, Hyndburn, BB5 3LQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Brecon Avenue, Hyndburn, BB5 4QS | Walking directions to Spar |
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 BB5 3LJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gaynor Louise Hargreaves
St Andrew'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: 01/06/2026.