Postcode BB5 4NS is located in an urban city, within the St Oswald's ward of Hyndburn in the North West region, and forms part of the Oswaldtwistle area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 35.9 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 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Oswaldtwistle has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,036 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Oswaldtwistle has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.2% 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 4NS.
Oswaldtwistle near BB5 4NS 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Church and Oswaldtwistle | N/A | Walking directions to Church and Oswaldtwistle |
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 4NS postcode area, located within Oswaldtwistle, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB5 4NS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Brecon Avenue, Hyndburn, BB5 4QS | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | West End Convenience Store | Ripon Road, Hyndburn, BB5 4NG | Walking directions to West End Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | West End post Offince | Ripon Road, Hyndburn, BB5 4NG | Walking directions to West End post Offince |
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 4NS, 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.