Skipton Road Barnoldswick, Pendle
1 address across 1 postcode (BB18), about 270 m long, classed as a b road. USRN 29803087.
- 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 A; Band D in Pendle costs £2,640 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Colne, about 7.1 km (4.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 150 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 154 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Barnoldswick Med Ctr, about 360 m away.
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 63% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 146 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Pendle in 2026-27: Band D £2,640 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,760 | £2,053 | £2,347 | £2,640 | £3,227 | £3,814 | £4,400 | £5,280 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (75% of about 730 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Cornmill and Valley Gardens, Barnoldswick (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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)
- Gisburn Street Works, Barnoldswick: up to 3 homes, permissioned (300 m)
- Gisburn Street Works, Barnoldswick: up to 8 homes, permissioned (310 m)
- Gisburn Street Works, Barnoldswick: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (310 m)
- St Andrews Methodist Church, Mosley Street, Barnoldswick: up to 6 homes, permissioned (350 m)
- Land to the rear of the Greyhound Pub, Manchester Road, Barnoldswick: up to 9 homes, permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- Land at Former Fernbank Mill, Barnoldswick: up to 73 homes, not permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- Land at Ouzledale Foundary, Long Ing Lane, Barnoldswick: up to 120 homes, not permissioned (640 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 address is about 154 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB18 5NQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Colne 82,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) |
| Gargrave 41,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) | |
| Nelson 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.4 km (5.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 18 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 40 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fernlea Avenue Barnoldswick | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Earby | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 260 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 35.2 km (22 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Barnoldswick Med Ctr | 360 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Everest Pharmacy Barnoldswick | 290 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Barlick Dental Studio | 100 m |
| Hospital | Pendle Community Hospital | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) |
| Police station | Lancashire Police - Barnoldswick Customer Service Reception | 350 m |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 260 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 150 m |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 640 m² | 180 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Victory Park 13 ha | 330 m |
| Allotments | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,180 m² | 190 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 1.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Independent Methodist Church Including Steps and Railings to Street, a listed building (Grade II*), 400 m (0.2 miles) south. 16 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Independent Methodist Church Including Steps and Railings to Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 400 m (0.2 miles) south |
| Coates Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 900 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ousel Dale | Valley | 560 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Monkroyd Hill | Hill | 580 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Banks Hill | Hill | 910 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Little Cut | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Letcliff Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Kayfield Plantation | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is 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 Pendle: see them on the Pendle page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gisburn Road Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 90 m | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Joseph's Catholic primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 380 m | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| West Craven High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | Requires improvement (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Coates Lane Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Salterforth Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gisburn Road CP School BB18 5LS | School/college/university | 100 m | 5 Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Cravenside BB18 6DP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 110 m | 5 Very good | 1 Sep 2026 |
| The Orange Door BB18 5NB | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Barlick Raj Balti BB18 5NA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Becky's Bakehouse BB18 5NQ | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Barnoldswick Conservative Club BB18 5NA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Barlicious BB18 5NA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Wax & Taps BB18 5AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Cafe On The Square Ltd BB18 5AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Usmaniyah Indian Takeaway BB18 5AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 5 Very good | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Simply Wicked BB18 5AA | Retailers - other | 200 m | 4 Good | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Barlic Bites BB18 5AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Jorda Fruit & Veg BB18 5AA | Retailers - other | 200 m | 4 Good | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Thai Food & Spices BB18 5AA | Retailers - other | 200 m | 4 Good | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Singh's Newsagent BB18 5AA | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 53 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Shoplifting | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Station Road (29); On or near St James' Square (19); On or near Powell Street (10); On or near Ellis Street (10); On or near Commercial Street (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 63% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 33% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 33% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 22% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
- BB18 5NQ: 1 address of 22 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Montrose Terrace · Far East View · Ash Grove · Fernlea Avenue · Far East View · Lower North Avenue · Leonard Street · Back Skipton Road · Dam Head Road · North Avenue · East View Terrace · Bairstow 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.