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BB18

BARNOLDSWICK

Lancashire, North West, England

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BB18 covers BARNOLDSWICK in Lancashire, North West.

Avg price £182,331
1yr change ▲ 0.9%
Crime 76% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£182,331

▲ 0.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

36% below national avg

Crime Rate

19.7/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

76% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

8 schools

Broadband Speed

357 Mbps

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.

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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

£178K £181K £184K £188K £191K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

3

Good

2

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

39,945

Population

67

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.

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357.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

88%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about BB18 BARNOLDSWICK

What is the average house price in BB18 BARNOLDSWICK?
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 BARNOLDSWICK 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 is the population of BB18 BARNOLDSWICK?
The population of BB18 (BARNOLDSWICK) is approximately 39,945 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 61% of homes are owner-occupied, 22% are privately rented, and 17% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in BB18 BARNOLDSWICK?
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.

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