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Accrington West

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About

Accrington West covers the western part of Accrington in the borough of Hyndburn, centred on residential streets, local shops and community facilities. The River Hyndburn runs nearby and a number of former cotton mills and brickworks sit along its course; several mill buildings have been converted to flats, workshops and small businesses. Housing ranges from short rows of Victorian terraces to mid-20th-century council estates, with parades of shops and primary schools serving neighbourhoods. Light industrial units and local garages provide employment alongside retail and care services. Many older buildings show the dense, iron-hard "NORI" bricks made in Accrington's brickworks, visible in chimneys, boundary walls and mill facades.

Public transport links are local bus routes connecting the ward to the town centre and surrounding neighbourhoods. Community centres, a health clinic and other day-to-day services sit within walking distance for most residents. Green space is provided by small parks, play areas and allotments that sit between housing pockets. The area has a practical feel: local football pitches, social clubs and independent traders form the backbone of community activity, while ongoing regeneration work focuses on reuse of industrial sites and improving roadside frontages.

Area overview

On average Accrington West has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 23.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Accrington West is £34,847 per year. The median sale price in Accrington West is £107,500 (around £104 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £85,000 and £130,500. There are 6 schools in Accrington West: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Accrington West is home to around 13,414 people, with a population density of about 5,655.6 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
116
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
23.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Accrington West Population
13,414
Population density
5,655.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.68(+63%)
Anti-social behaviour
55.46(+209%)
Shoplifting
15.51(+168%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.49(+50%)
Public order
9.17(-9%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
6,840
51%
British
4,709
35.11%
Other White
631
4.71%
Other Asian
339
2.53%
Bangladeshi
196
1.46%
Total population: 13,411

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,094
32.45%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,798
18.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,354
14.2%
Level 3 (A level)
1,340
14.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,175
12.32%
Total 16+ residents: 9,535

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,343
31.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
975
22.53%
Owns with a mortgage
869
20.08%
Other social rented
715
16.52%
Social rents from council
225
5.2%
Total households: 4,327

Property prices in Accrington West

Median price: £107,500
Price per sq ft: £104
Sales (last 12 months): 76
Typical range (middle 50%): £85K – £131K

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £107,500 (about £104 per square foot) in Accrington West area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £300,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Accrington West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£230,000£230
Semi-Detached14£140,000£180
Terraced59£95,500£95

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Accrington West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Accrington West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£169,995£104,998£50,000
2017£152,000£102,000£45,000
2018£178,000£90,000£54,995
2019£140,000£104,750£55,000
2020£144,000£104,500£52,500
2021£165,000£110,000£65,000
2022£212,998£135,000£73,000
2023£191,125£157,995£75,000
2024£230,000£133,500£77,750
2025£202,000£140,000£85,000
2026£265,000£147,500£110,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Accrington West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Accrington West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£139£128£51
2017£164£123£49
2018£167£105£59
2019£149£118£59
2020£166£121£59
2021£156£131£76
2022£258£195£82
2023£183£193£86
2024£155£150£81
2025£188£162£86
2026£202£191£99
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Accrington West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Accrington West in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Hyndburn district.

Band A£1,644
Band B£1,918
Band C£2,192
Band D£2,466
Band E£3,014
Band F£3,562
Band G£4,110
Band H£4,932

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.