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BB5 3NW

Union Road

St Andrew's

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Overview

Postcode BB5 3NW 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 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 nearest station is Church and Oswaldtwistle, about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Jubilee Gardens.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
2.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Oswaldtwistle has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,917 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% 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

2.6%

Approximately 2.6% 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 3NW.

Flood risk

No risk

Oswaldtwistle near BB5 3NW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Church and Oswaldtwistle located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BB5 3NW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Church and Oswaldtwistle

N/A

Walking directions to Church and Oswaldtwistle

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BB5 3NW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miJubilee GardensSmallWalking directions to Jubilee Gardens

Area Profile

Population
355
Population density
4,256.3 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
332
93.79%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.13%
Indian
3
0.85%
Roma
3
0.85%
Bangladeshi
2
0.56%
Total population: 354

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
82
28.57%
Level 3 (A level)
58
20.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
16.38%
No qualifications
46
16.03%
Apprenticeship
27
9.41%
Total 16+ residents: 287

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
74
47.44%
Owns outright
51
32.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
16.03%
Other social rented
4
2.56%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.64%
Total households: 156

Property prices in St Andrew's

Median price£126,000
Price per sq ft£135
Sales (last 12 months)56
Typical range (middle 50%)£100K – £171K

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £126,000 (about £135 per square foot) in St Andrew's area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,000 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
Detached3£260,000£242
Semi-Detached11£202,500£209
Terraced40£122,000£122
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£175,000£123,475
2026£215,000£210,000£92,000
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£188£126
2026£200£214£98
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 3NW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB5 3NW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Aug 2025410, Union Road, Accrington, BB5 3NWTerracedLeasehold£200,000
20 Jun 2025404, Union Road, Accrington, BB5 3NWSemi-DetachedLeasehold£115,000
03 Apr 2025380, Union Road, Accrington, BB5 3NWOtherFreehold£65,000
23 Jul 20253, Bury Street, Accrington, BB5 3JETerracedFreehold£125,000
17 Jul 20254, Bury Street, Accrington, BB5 3JETerracedFreehold£148,000

Schools

In the BB5 3NW postcode area, located within Oswaldtwistle, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB5 3NW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryOswaldtwistle Moor End Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryOswaldtwistle St Andrew's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableOswaldtwistle White Ash SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB5 3NW

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

Council Tax Bands

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

Band A£1,587
Band B£1,851
Band C£2,116
Band D£2,380
Band E£2,909
Band F£3,438
Band G£3,967
Band H£4,760

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 BB5 3NW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gaynor Louise Hargreaves

St Andrew's - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Sarah Smith

Hyndburn - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictHyndburnE07000120
Parliamentary ConstituencyHyndburnE14001299
WardSt Andrew'sE05005219
ParishHyndburn, unparished areaE43000096
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)OswaldtwistleE02005218
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hyndburn 007DE01025077
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BB5 3NW

Is BB5 3NW (Oswaldtwistle) safe?

The area around BB5 3NW records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near BB5 3NW?

The median sale price around BB5 3NW in Oswaldtwistle is £126,000 (about £135 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB5 3NW?

There are 10 schools close to BB5 3NW, including Oswaldtwistle Moor End Primary School (Good), Oswaldtwistle St Andrew's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Oswaldtwistle White Ash School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BB5 3NW?

The closest station to BB5 3NW is Church and Oswaldtwistle, about 1,284 m away.

How deprived is the area around BB5 3NW?

BB5 3NW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,917 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BB5 3NW (Oswaldtwistle) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hyndburn covering BB5 3NW is Sarah Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gaynor Louise Hargreaves (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.