Park Road is in Barnoldswick and in Pendle district. BB18 5BG 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 Park Road, Barnoldswick, BB18 5BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB18 5BP, BB18 5AL, BB18 5BW, BB18 5DR, BB18 5BB, BB18 5BA, BB18 5AN, BB18 5AG, BB18 5AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB18 5BG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46% | 50.8% | 4.8% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 54% | 49.2% | -4.8% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.8% | 38.8% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.3% | 41.5% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 3.1% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 12% | 12.7% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 3.5% | -4.2% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 50.5% | 56.7% | 6.2% | 48.4% | 8.3% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 28.2% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 11.7% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 1.4% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27% | 17% | -10.0% | 18.2% | -1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 8.9% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 14.3% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 6.6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 29.3% | 13.0% | 16.9% | 12.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.6% | 22.8% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -11.0% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.2% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 3.6% | 8.8% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 93.5% | 89.2% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 7.8% |
In this area, 91.2% 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 | 94.2% | 91.2% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 5.7% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 91.2% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 76.7% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 4.8% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.1% | 37.2% | -4.1% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 7.6% | 6.5% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 11.3% | 6.0% | 5.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Road was 63.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.2% lower than the Barnoldswick average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Park Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Barnoldswick and the 118th lowest crime rate of 298 local areas in Pendle .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Park Road, Barnoldswick, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £188,500 | 2023-06-23 | £204,582 |
| 20 Park Road, Barnoldswick, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2020-08-12 | £140,020 |
| 5 Park Road, Barnoldswick, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £111,000 | 2019-06-14 | £158,010 |
| 22 Park Road, Barnoldswick, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £181,000 | 2019-04-15 | £268,693 |
| 8 Park Road, Barnoldswick, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2018-05-18 | £226,618 |
BB18 5BG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gisburn Road Community Primary School Gisburn Road , BB18 5LS | 3out of 4 | 433 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School Kelbrook Road , BB18 5TB | 3out of 4 | 520 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Barnoldswick West Close Road , BB18 5EN | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coates Lane Primary School Kirkstall Drive , BB18 6EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salterforth Primary School Cross Lane , Salterforth BB18 5UD | 3out of 4 | 1,722 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 | 620 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 | 163 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Gelato (Barnoldswick) | 38 Rainhall Road, Barnoldswick | 88 yd | |
| Cafe M | Unit 1 To 2A, Majestic Buildings | 182 yd | |
| Cafe On The Square Ltd | 21 Albert Road, Barnoldswick | 182 yd | |
| Frank St Coffee Shop | 12 Newtown, Barnoldswick | 184 yd | |
| Loaves And Fishes Community Cafe | 11 Church Street, Barnoldswick | 213 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barlick Tap Alehouse | 8 Newtown, Barnoldswick | 154 yd | |
| Barnoldswick Legion Club Ltd | 21 King Street, Barnoldswick | 167 yd | |
| Cross Keys | Cross Keys Hotel, Church Street | 217 yd | |
| Uptown | 25 - 27 Church Street, Barnoldswick | 217 yd | |
| Barnoldswick Conservative Club | Conservative Club, Station Road | 225 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flava Ltd | 27 Rainhall Road, Barnoldswick | 89 yd | |
| Chicago Fried Chicken | 36 Rainhall Road, Barnoldswick | 89 yd | |
| China Express | 39 Rainhall Road, Barnoldswick | 89 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 3 Frank Street, Barnoldswick | 137 yd | |
| Albert Road Fisheries | 19 Albert Road, Barnoldswick | 182 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Crs Limited, Wellhouse Road | 357 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd (Bolton) | Aldi Stores Limited, 1 Crownest Road | 876 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Craven Sports Centre KELBROOK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 395 yd |
| West Craven High School KELBROOK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 542 yd |
| St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School (Barnoldswick) WEST CLOSE ROAD | grass pitches | 802 yd |
| Victory Park Westclose Road | grass pitches | 953 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 69.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.