Postcode BB5 3PJ is located in an urban city, 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 Church and Oswaldtwistle located about 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Jubilee Gardens.
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 6.2% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BB5 3PJ.
Broadfield & Knuzden near BB5 3PJ 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Church and Oswaldtwistle | N/A | Walking directions to Church and Oswaldtwistle |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Jubilee Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Jubilee Gardens |
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £171,475 in St Oswald's area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £412,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 33 | £155,000 |
| Detached | 7 | £267,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £181,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Oswald's
In the BB5 3PJ postcode area, located within Broadfield & Knuzden, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB5 3PJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | Union Road, Hyndburn, BB5 3JB | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Brecon Avenue, Hyndburn, BB5 4QS | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Kay Street, Hyndburn, BB5 3LQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 3PJ, 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: 01/06/2026.