Chapel Street is in Barnoldswick and in Pendle district. BB18 5AH is located in the Barnoldswick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Pendle. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chapel Street, Barnoldswick, BB18 5AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB18 5AQ, BB18 5UW, BB18 5UN, BB18 5AY, BB18 5AG, BB18 5BA, BB18 5BB, BB18 5PR, BB18 5UL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB18 5AH is primarily male, with 56.3% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 43.8% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -7.2% |
| Male | 52.1% | 56.3% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 7.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BB18 5AH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.9% | 47.3% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.9% | 20% | -8.9% | 44.2% | -24.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.4% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 16.1% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 7.0% |
| Widowed | 12.3% | 14.1% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.1% | 41.6% | 6.5% | 48.4% | -6.8% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 35% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 20.5% | 14.4% | -6.1% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 7.4% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.1% | 25.5% | -2.6% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 9.3% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 12.3% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 5.4% | -0.3% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 22.1% | 10.3% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.5% | 23% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 8.3% | 2.5% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 95% | 99.6% | 4.6% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
| Other | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.5% | 93% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 6.1% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 93.4% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 2.1% | -2.1% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.8% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.9% | 76.7% | -1.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 21% | 13.5% | 7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.6% | 37.2% | 13.4% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.1% | 6.0% | -3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chapel Street was 45.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.4% lower than the Barnoldswick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chapel Street has the 20th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Barnoldswick and the 80th lowest crime rate of 298 local areas in Pendle .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 34.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Chapel Street, Barnoldswick, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-08-16 | £150,387 |
| 41 Chapel Street, Barnoldswick, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-03-27 | £167,500 |
| 49 Chapel Street, Barnoldswick, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-09-09 | £145,954 |
| 22 Chapel Street, Barnoldswick, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2022-05-06 | £110,098 |
| 23 Chapel Street, Barnoldswick, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £93,601 | 2022-03-11 | £107,262 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gisburn Road Community Primary School Gisburn Road , BB18 5LS | 3out of 4 | 415 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School Kelbrook Road , BB18 5TB | 3out of 4 | 686 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Barnoldswick West Close Road , BB18 5EN | 3out of 4 | 761 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coates Lane Primary School Kirkstall Drive , BB18 6EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salterforth Primary School Cross Lane , Salterforth BB18 5UD | 3out of 4 | 1,852 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Craven High School Kelbrook Road , BB18 5TB | 3out of 4 | 766 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Alternative School The Old Library , Fernlea Avenue BB18 5DW | - not rated | 312 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barlick Kitchen By Eyes On The Fries | 13 - 15 Manchester Road, Barnoldswick | 97 yd | |
| Mediterranean | 21 Church Street, Barnoldswick | 101 yd | |
| The Grill | 23 Church Street, Barnoldswick | 101 yd | |
| Loaves And Fishes Community Cafe | 11 Church Street, Barnoldswick | 123 yd | |
| Peking House | 2 Church Street, Barnoldswick | 124 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnoldswick Legion Club Ltd | 21 King Street, Barnoldswick | 32 yd | |
| Cross Keys | Cross Keys Hotel, Church Street | 101 yd | |
| Uptown | 25 - 27 Church Street, Barnoldswick | 101 yd | |
| The Barlick Tap Alehouse | 8 Newtown, Barnoldswick | 109 yd | |
| Browns | 13-15 Manchester Road, Barnoldswick | 143 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yum Yums | 17 Church Street, Barnoldswick | 101 yd | |
| The Village Pizzeria | 3 Church Street, Barnoldswick | 101 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 3 Frank Street, Barnoldswick | 129 yd | |
| Albert Road Fisheries | 19 Albert Road, Barnoldswick | 177 yd | |
| Barlic Bites | Unit 7, Majestic Buildings | 177 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Crs Limited, Wellhouse Road | 430 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd (Bolton) | Aldi Stores Limited, 1 Crownest Road | 922 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Craven Sports Centre KELBROOK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 549 yd |
| West Craven High School KELBROOK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 674 yd |
| St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School (Barnoldswick) WEST CLOSE ROAD | grass pitches | 791 yd |
| Victory Park Westclose Road | grass pitches | 950 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 58.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 58.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 58.2% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.