Postcode BB5 4RQ 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. The average income per household in Oswaldtwistle is £36,333 per year. The nearest station is Church and Oswaldtwistle located about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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.
Oswaldtwistle has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 52.6% 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.
The average income per household in Oswaldtwistle is £36,333 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 113 ft away from BB5 4RQ.
Oswaldtwistle near BB5 4RQ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Church and Oswaldtwistle | N/A | Walking directions to Church and Oswaldtwistle |
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 4RQ 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 4RQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | West End post Offince | Ripon Road, Hyndburn, BB5 4NG | Walking directions to West End post Offince |
| 0.2 mi | West End Convenience Store | Ripon Road, Hyndburn, BB5 4NG | Walking directions to West End Convenience Store |
| 0.3 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 4RQ, 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.