Postcode BB5 0FW is located in an urban city, within the Church ward of Hyndburn in the North West region, and forms part of the Accrington West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 137.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Accrington West is £29,900 per year. The nearest station is Church and Oswaldtwistle located about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Gatty Park.
Accrington West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,222 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Accrington West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 137.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 15.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Accrington West is £29,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BB5 0FW.
Accrington West near BB5 0FW has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Church and Oswaldtwistle located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Church and Oswaldtwistle | N/A | Walking directions to Church and Oswaldtwistle |
| 0.7 mi | Accrington | N/A | Walking directions to Accrington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Gatty Park | Small | Walking directions to Gatty Park |
| 0.3 mi | The Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to The Pocket Park |
Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £107,000 in Church area, with individual transactions ranging from £21,000 up to £230,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £215,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £51,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £136,000 |
| Terraced | 37 | £95,000 |
10 year median price trend in Church
In the BB5 0FW postcode area, located within Accrington West, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB5 0FW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Hyndburn Road, Accrington, BB5 4EQ | Walking directions to Lidl |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.