Central Avenue, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington
House prices, sold prices and local information for BB5 4QJ.
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At a glance
5 property sales on Central Avenue, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £220,000. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £160,833. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2018; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 60% terraced, 40% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Central Avenue range from £100,000 to £220,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Central Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Central Avenue has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all BB5 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 5 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 3 | £160,833 | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £131,500 | 10 Dec 2021 |
Sold prices on Central Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22, Central Avenue BB5 4QJ | 30 Apr 2026 | £220,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12, Central Avenue BB5 4QJ | 11 Feb 2022 | £147,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Central Avenue BB5 4QJ | 10 Dec 2021 | £163,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Central Avenue BB5 4QJ | 6 Mar 2020 | £100,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 22, Central Avenue BB5 4QJ | 14 Dec 2018 | £115,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 22, Central Avenue | £115,000 (Dec 2018) → £220,000 (Apr 2026) | +91% over 7 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Central Avenue
Crime
168 crimes were reported within about a mile of Central Avenue in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 62 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 |
| Public order | 15 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 14 |
| Vehicle crime | 12 |
| Other theft | 11 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Central Avenue is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Calder in east Lancashire Flood alert area
- Upper River Irwell catchment with Oldham, Bolton, Rochdale, Haslingden, Ramsbottom and Rawtenstall Flood alert area
- Rivers in Accrington and Oswaldtwistle Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Central Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oswaldtwistle White Ash School 118 pupils | Community special school | 2–11 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| Oswaldtwistle West End Primary School 200 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Oswaldtwistle Moor End Primary School 205 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Oswaldtwistle St Andrew's Church of England Primary School 302 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Oswaldtwistle School 96 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 11–16 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School 142 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Rhyddings 610 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School 205 pupils | Primary Methodist | 5–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Church & Oswaldtwistle station 0.8 mi · 15 min walk
- Rishton station 1.4 mi · 28 min walk
- Accrington station 1.6 mi · 33 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Central Avenue (by, Thwaites Road) 1 min walk
- Central Avenue (opp, Thwaites Road) 1 min walk
- Harlech Drive (by, Stanhill Lane) 1 min walk
- Harlech Drive (opp, Stanhill Lane) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Higher Heys Surgery
Oswaldtwistle, Accrington · 0.6 mi - Dr Bello's Surgery
Acorn Primary Care Centre, 421 Blackburn Road, Accrington · 1.0 mi - Richmond Medical Centre
Acorn Primary Health C C, 421 Blackburn Road, Accrington · 1.0 mi - King Street Medical Ctr
Acorn Primary Care Centre, 421 Blackburn Road, Accrington · 1.0 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar Spar - Oswaldtwistle · 0.1 mi
- Heron Heron Oswaldtwistle · 0.4 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Oswaldtwistle Mill Express · 0.5 mi
- Lidl Lidl Milnshaw Accrington · 1.3 mi
Pharmacies
- Cohens Chemist · 0.4 mi
- Oswaldtwistle Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Cohens Chemist · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.4 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.0 mi
- Oak House Dental Centre · 1.7 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 1 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 81.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 16.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 2.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 636 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 24.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,464 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 92% |
Share of homes across Hyndburn with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Central Avenue
Ethnic group
| Here | Hyndburn | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94.9% | 82.7% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 3.3% | 15.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Religion
| Here | Hyndburn | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 59.7% | 51% |
| No religion | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 14.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.1% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Hyndburn | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 91% |
| Born outside the UK | 4.1% | 9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Hyndburn | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 31.1% | 25.2% |
| No qualifications | 19.1% | 22.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.8% | 17.6% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 11.5% | 14.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.3% | 7.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.4% | 10.4% |
| Other qualifications | 2.9% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Hyndburn | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.2% | 43.9% |
| Good health | 36% | 34.3% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 14.8% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 5.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Hyndburn | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 44% | 43.2% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 32.2% | 24.2% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 11.9% | 7.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 11.8% | 25.3% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Hyndburn.
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