BB18 — BARNOLDSWICK | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in BB18

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BB18 is £182,331, which is 28% below the Lancashire average of £254,476.

Properties in BB18 cost 36.5% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BB18 have risen 0.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£347,916	116
Semi-detached	£224,375	163
Terraced	£139,590	662
Flat	£98,537	15
All types	£182,331	1000

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in BB18

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 19.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BB18 has a crime rate well 76% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

6.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

6.5 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

1.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in BB18

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BB18 has 8 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Kelbrook Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Earby Springfield Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement	mi
Gisburn Road Community Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Salterforth Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Coates Lane Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

39,945

Population

Median Age

61%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

61.0%

Private rent

22.0%

Social rent

17.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BB18 are 357.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

357.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

88%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BB18 is collected by Blackburn Council. The Band D rate is £2,134/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

BB18 — BARNOLDSWICK

Area Summary

BB18 (BARNOLDSWICK) offers affordable property prices (£182,331, 36% below national average), low crime (76% below national average), 8 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (357 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in BB18?

The average house price in BB18 (BARNOLDSWICK) is £182,331, based on 1000 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 36% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 0.9% over the past year.

Is BB18 a safe area to live?

Crime in BB18 is significantly below the national average (19.7 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (6.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (6.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in BB18?

There are 8 schools in or near BB18. 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in BB18?

Council tax in BB18 is collected by Blackburn Council. The Band D rate is £2,134 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in BB18?

The average broadband download speed in BB18 is 357 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 88%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in BB18 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 61% of homes in BB18 are owner-occupied. 22% are privately rented and 17% are social housing. The total population is approximately 39,945.