Postcode BB5 4RQ is located in an urban city, within the St Andrew's area 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 median sale price in St Andrew's is £125,000 (around £135 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £85,750 and £173,795. The nearest station is Church and Oswaldtwistle, 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 5,182 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 16% 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 58 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 (about £135 per square foot) in St Andrew's area, with individual transactions ranging from £27,728 up to £260,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £255,000 | £245 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £206,250 | £212 |
| Terraced | 42 | £112,500 | £118 |
| Flats | 2 | £94,750 | £176 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £172,500 | £123,475 |
| 2026 | £232,500 | £210,000 | £91,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £182 | £126 |
| 2026 | £243 | £214 | £109 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB5 4RQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2026 | 319, Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 4NQ | Terraced | Freehold | £184,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | Dovea, Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 4NQ | Detached | Freehold | £425,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 327, Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 4NQ | Terraced | Freehold | £80,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | 323, Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 4NQ | Terraced | Freehold | £159,950 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 206, Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 4NZ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £170,000 |
In the BB5 4RQ postcode area, located within Oswaldtwistle, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Oswaldtwistle White Ash School | Community special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Jan 2015. | |
Oswaldtwistle White Ash School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 13 Jan 2015
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Oswaldtwistle West End Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Mar 2014. | |
Oswaldtwistle West End Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 Mar 2014
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Oswaldtwistle St Andrew's Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Area360 rating. Inspected 6 Jan 2026. | |
Oswaldtwistle St Andrew's Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 6 Jan 2026
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2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BB5 4RQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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
The area around BB5 4RQ 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around BB5 4RQ in St Andrew's is £125,000 (about £135 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to BB5 4RQ, including Oswaldtwistle White Ash School (Outstanding), Oswaldtwistle West End Primary School (Good) and Oswaldtwistle St Andrew's Church of England Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BB5 4RQ is Church and Oswaldtwistle, about 875 m away.
BB5 4RQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,182 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 4RQ is Sarah Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gaynor Louise Hargreaves (Reform UK).