Bowdler Close Oswaldtwistle, Hyndburn
6 addresses across 1 postcode (BB5), about 20 m long. USRN 17903144.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £243,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (B: 5).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Hyndburn costs £2,466 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Church and Oswaldtwistle, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 310 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 165 to 167 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 6 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Higher Heys Surgery, about 710 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 240 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 87% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 90 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £243,000 | £243,000 | £243,000 |
| 2023 | 3 | £255,000 | £250,000 | £260,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Mar 2025 | 5 BB5 3DY | Detached | £243,000 | |
| 22 Nov 2023 | 2 BB5 3DY | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 6 Oct 2023 | 3 BB5 3DY | Detached | £260,000 | |
| 6 Jul 2023 | 1 BB5 3DY | Detached | £255,000 | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 4 BB5 3DY | Detached | £260,000 | |
| 22 Jan 2020 | 5 BB5 3DY | Other | £250,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 90 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (5). Built: 2019 (3); 2023 (2).
Council tax
What each band costs in Hyndburn in 2026-27: Band D £2,466 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,644 | £1,918 | £2,192 | £2,466 | £3,014 | £3,562 | £4,110 | £4,932 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (31% of about 650 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land to NW of 64 New Lane, Oswaldtwistle: up to 8 homes, permissioned (70 m)
- land at Brookside Industrial Estate, Brookside Lane, Oswaldtwistle: up to 122 homes, not permissioned (330 m)
- Coronation Mill, Victoria Street, (bounded by Commercial St,Victoria St, and John St) Oswaldtwistle, permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Rhoden Road, Builders Compound, Roe Greave Road, Oswaldtwistle: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- St Andrews Works, Kay Street, Oswaldtwistle, permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 6 addresses are between 165 m and 167 m above sea level (166 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB5 3DY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Church and Oswaldtwistle 59,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Accrington 504,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Rishton 41,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Grove Street Oswaldtwistle | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Accrington | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roam Charging Station | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 44.2 km (27 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Higher Heys Surgery | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oswaldtwistle Pharmacy | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Accrington Victoria Hospital | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | Hyndburn Police Cadets | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,940 m² | 310 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 460 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 240 m |
| Allotments | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 900 m² | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Oswaldtwistle War Memorial, a listed building (Grade II*), 800 m (0.5 miles) north-east. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Oswaldtwistle War Memorial | Listed building, Grade II* | 800 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Remains of Aspen Colliery, associated beehive coking ovens and canal basin | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Orchard | Wood | 900 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Duckworth Hill | Hill | 910 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Hoyle Bottom | Valley | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Clough | Valley | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Aspen Valley | Valley | 1.5 km (1 mile) north |
| Warmwithens Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 6 |
4 of the street's 6 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Hyndburn: see them on the Hyndburn page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oswaldtwistle Moor End Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 350 m | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oswaldtwistle St Andrew's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Oswaldtwistle West End Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rhyddings | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Fairfield Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oswaldtwistle Immanuel Church Cricket & Bowling Club BB5 3QN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Church View Residential Home BB5 3QA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Vine House Rest Home BB5 3NS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Manor House Childcare BB5 3PH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Black Dog BB5 3NW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2026 |
| White Bull BB5 3QW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Ye Olde Sausage Shop BB5 3HS | Retailers - other | 250 m | 4 Good | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Roegreave Convenience Store BB5 3QD | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Braeside Home for the Elderly BB5 4QF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 4 Good | 19 May 2026 |
| Pathways Northwest Ltd BB5 3JF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Bargains 4 U BB5 3HS | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Spring Garden BB5 3JD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 4 Good | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Pizza Uno BB5 3JD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 4 Good | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Immanuel Bowling Ground BB5 3QY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 5 Very good | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Moor End County Primary School BB5 3JG | School/college/university | 350 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 |
| Vehicle crime | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Trinity Street (39); On or near Lancaster Street (10); On or near Duke Street (7); On or near New Lane (6); On or near Grove Street (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 87% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 48% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 78% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- BB5 3DY: 6 addresses of 7 in the postcode
Nearby streets
King Edward Street · King Edward Street · Grove Court · Lancaster Street · Grove Street · Margaret Street · Vine Street · Duke Street · Thwaites Street · Stanley Street · Brookside Street · York Street
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.