The Paddock Oswaldtwistle, Hyndburn
27 addresses across 1 postcode (BB5), about 200 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 17902417.
- Sales: 31 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £252,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 13 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 11).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; 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 640 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Rhyddings Park, is about 200 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 142 to 148 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Higher Heys Surgery, about 560 m (0.3 miles) away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 91% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 74 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 | £252,500 | £252,500 | £252,500 |
| 2024 | 1 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £198,500 | £198,500 | £198,500 |
| 2015 | 1 | £178,000 | £178,000 | £178,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £207,000 | £207,000 | £207,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £177,500 | £177,500 | £177,500 |
| 2012 | 1 | £183,000 | £183,000 | £183,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £205,000 | £205,000 | £205,000 |
| 2005 | 2 | £183,500 | £182,000 | £185,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £174,000 | £174,000 | £174,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £16,500 | £16,500 | £16,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May 2025 | 14 BB5 3AB | Detached | £252,500 | |
| 22 Mar 2024 | 3 BB5 3AB | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 24 May 2019 | 5 BB5 3AB | Detached | £198,500 | |
| 27 Mar 2015 | 3 BB5 3AB | Detached | £178,000 | |
| 16 Oct 2014 | 4 BB5 3AB | Detached | £207,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2013 | 16 BB5 3AB | Detached | £177,500 | |
| 24 Aug 2012 | 22 BB5 3AB | Detached | £183,000 | |
| 30 May 2008 | 6 BB5 3AB | Detached | £200,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2006 | 26 BB5 3AB | Detached | £205,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2005 | 14 BB5 3AB | Detached | £182,000 | |
| 1 Jul 2005 | 5 BB5 3AB | Detached | £185,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2004 | 26 BB5 3AB | Detached | £174,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2003 | 19 BB5 3AB | Detached | £16,500 | |
| 31 Jul 1997 | 3 BB5 3AB | Detached | £81,950 | New build. |
| 18 Jul 1997 | 10 BB5 3AB | Detached | £74,950 | New build. |
| 23 May 1997 | 9 BB5 3AB | Detached | £84,950 | New build. |
| 7 May 1997 | 6 BB5 3AB | Detached | £80,950 | |
| 11 Apr 1997 | 2 BB5 3AB | Detached | £79,950 | New build. |
| 27 Mar 1997 | 7 BB5 3AB | Detached | £74,950 | New build. |
| 20 Mar 1997 | 5 BB5 3AB | Detached | £69,950 | New build. |
| 31 Jan 1997 | 14 BB5 3AB | Detached | £81,950 | New build. |
| 31 Jan 1997 | 22 BB5 3AB | Detached | £79,950 | New build. |
| 11 Dec 1996 | 12 BB5 3AB | Detached | £86,950 | New build. |
| 11 Dec 1996 | 4 BB5 3AB | Detached | £86,950 | New build. |
| 29 Oct 1996 | 24 BB5 3AB | Detached | £75,950 | New build. |
| 25 Oct 1996 | 20 BB5 3AB | Detached | £80,950 | New build. |
| 29 Jul 1996 | 21 BB5 3AB | Detached | £89,950 | New build. |
| 12 Jul 1996 | 19 BB5 3AB | Detached | £89,370 | New build. |
| 5 Jun 1996 | 27 BB5 3AB | Detached | £87,950 | New build. |
| 15 Apr 1996 | 16 BB5 3AB | Detached | £89,950 | New build. |
| 29 Mar 1996 | 18 BB5 3AB | Detached | £65,950 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 116 m². Most common: House, detached (13). Built: 1996-2002 (10); 1991-1995 (2); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10).
Each home's certificates and sales (10 addresses)
- 1, The Paddock, Oswaldtwistle
- 3, The Paddock, Oswaldtwistle
- 4, The Paddock, Oswaldtwistle
- 5, The Paddock, Oswaldtwistle
- 12, The Paddock, Oswaldtwistle
- 16, The Paddock, Oswaldtwistle
- 17, The Paddock, Oswaldtwistle
- 20, The Paddock, Oswaldtwistle
- 22, The Paddock, Oswaldtwistle
- 27, The Paddock, Oswaldtwistle
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 A (61% of about 670 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)
- St Andrews Works, Kay Street, Oswaldtwistle, permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- Phoenix 1 (unimplemented), Harrison Street / Savoy Street, Accrington: up to 39 homes, permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
- Coronation Mill, Victoria Street, (bounded by Commercial St,Victoria St, and John St) Oswaldtwistle, permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
The Environment Agency's long-term flood risk figures have not been loaded for this street's postcodes yet.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 27 addresses are between 142 m and 148 m above sea level (145 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB5 3AB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Church and Oswaldtwistle 59,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Accrington 504,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Rishton 41,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 17 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 46 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Marys Church Spring Hill | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Accrington | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Abbey Street Car Park | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roam Charging Station | 350 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 44.6 km (28 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Higher Heys Surgery | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cohens Chemist | 330 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Accrington Victoria Hospital | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Hyndburn Police Cadets | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pantry Convenience Store Cashzone | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rhyddings Park 5.1 ha | 200 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,860 m² | 350 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.3 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,210 m² | 140 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 5.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Oswaldtwistle War Memorial, a listed building (Grade II*), 400 m (0.2 miles) west. 5 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* | 400 m (0.2 miles) west |
| Remains of Aspen Colliery, associated beehive coking ovens and canal basin | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Orchard | Wood | 600 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Hoyle Bottom | Valley | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Aspen Valley | Valley | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Rothwell Heights | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Priestley Clough | Valley | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Warmwithens Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 27 | 27 |
None of the street's 27 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle | Primary | 4–11 | 90 m | No published inspection |
| Rhyddings | Secondary | 11–16 | 140 m | 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 | 330 m | 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 |
| Fairfield Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Oswaldtwistle St Andrew's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 660 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 |
| Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn | Secondary | 11–16 | 720 m (0.4 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 |
| Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 750 m (0.5 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 |
| Oswaldtwistle Moor End Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys RC Primary School BB5 3AA | School/college/university | 90 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Pendle Brook Care Home BB5 3EA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 100 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2026 |
| 'Oswaldtwistle Social Club' BB5 3HH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 m | 4 Good | 15 Jul 2025 |
| The Coffee House at Brave Church BB5 3HH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Brave Heart Nyrsery and Pre-School BB5 3HH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Midshire Signature Services @ Rhyddings School BB5 3EA | School/college/university | 300 m | 5 Very good | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Coach House @ Rhyddings Park BB5 3AF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 4 Good | 3 Jul 2026 |
| China Star BB5 0EP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Perfect Plaice BB5 3DR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 5 Very good | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Appetite BB5 3DR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 5 Very good | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Cantonese Kitchen BB5 3DR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Fine Mini Store LTD BB5 3DR | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2024 |
| St. Pauls C E Primary School BB5 3DD | School/college/university | 330 m | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Cohens T/A Eccles Chemist BB5 3DD | Retailers - other | 330 m | Exempt | |
| InSoul Bar BB5 3DD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 m | 5 Very good | 12 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Jubilee Street (12); On or near Haworth Street (11); On or near Dene Bank Road (11); On or near Paddock Street (8); On or near Mayfield Avenue (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 91% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 46% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 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) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 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 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
- BB5 3AB: 27 addresses
Nearby streets
Harrow Street · Catlow Hall Street · Oakfield Crescent · Haworth Street · Mayfield Gardens · Haworth Street · Jubilee Street · Campion Court · Watson Street · Paddock Street · Dene Bank Road · Dene Bank Road
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.