Postcode BB5 3PJ is located in an urban city, within the St Oswald's area of Hyndburn in the North West region, and forms part of the Broadfield & Knuzden area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Broadfield & Knuzden is £41,356 per year. The median sale price in St Oswald's is £175,000 (around £199 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £155,000 and £220,000. The nearest station is Church and Oswaldtwistle, about 0.9 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.
Broadfield & Knuzden has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,574 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Broadfield & Knuzden has an average 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 89 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £199 per square foot) in St Oswald's area, with individual transactions ranging from £81,000 up to £412,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £258,000 | £232 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £178,750 | £213 |
| Terraced | 30 | £155,000 | £163 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £203,250 | £135,000 | £109,000 |
| 2017 | £173,250 | £121,000 | £119,950 |
| 2018 | £225,000 | £125,000 | £115,000 |
| 2019 | £169,500 | £129,000 | £112,000 |
| 2020 | £185,000 | £131,250 | £115,000 |
| 2021 | £246,475 | £147,000 | £142,500 |
| 2022 | £247,500 | £167,000 | £132,500 |
| 2023 | £250,000 | £170,750 | £136,500 |
| 2024 | £275,500 | £173,000 | £143,300 |
| 2025 | £258,000 | £177,500 | £154,500 |
| 2026 | £257,500 | £186,750 | £154,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £164 | £148 | £108 |
| 2017 | £175 | £138 | £121 |
| 2018 | £179 | £141 | £113 |
| 2019 | £194 | £155 | £117 |
| 2020 | £188 | £159 | £113 |
| 2021 | £235 | £171 | £142 |
| 2022 | £237 | £201 | £147 |
| 2023 | £229 | £201 | £151 |
| 2024 | £238 | £206 | £150 |
| 2025 | £259 | £214 | £159 |
| 2026 | £226 | £226 | £170 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB5 3PJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Feb 2026 | 5, Lancaster Street, Accrington, BB5 3PJ | Terraced | Leasehold | £122,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 31, New Lane, Accrington, BB5 3PH | Terraced | Freehold | £135,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 30, New Lane, Accrington, BB5 3PH | Terraced | Freehold | £127,500 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 18, New Lane, Accrington, BB5 3PH | Terraced | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 45, New Lane, Accrington, BB5 3PH | Terraced | Freehold | £149,950 |
In the BB5 3PJ postcode area, located within Broadfield & Knuzden, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Oswaldtwistle Moor End Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Oct 2023. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Oswaldtwistle St Andrew's Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 6 Jan 2026. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Oct 2012. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 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.
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
The area around BB5 3PJ records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around BB5 3PJ in St Oswald's is £175,000 (about £199 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to BB5 3PJ, including Oswaldtwistle Moor End Primary School (Good), Oswaldtwistle St Andrew's Church of England Primary School (Requires improvement) and Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BB5 3PJ is Church and Oswaldtwistle, about 1,405 m away.
BB5 3PJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,574 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Hyndburn covering BB5 3PJ is Sarah Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul Brown (Reform UK).