Postcode BB5 0RR is located in an urban city, within the Central 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 126.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Accrington West is £34,847 per year. The nearest station is Accrington, about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Milnshaw 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 126.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 53.3% 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 per household in Accrington West is £34,847 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BB5 0RR.
Accrington West near BB5 0RR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Accrington located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Accrington | N/A | Walking directions to Accrington |
| 0.6 mi | Church and Oswaldtwistle | N/A | Walking directions to Church and Oswaldtwistle |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Milnshaw Park | Large | Walking directions to Milnshaw Park |
| 0.4 mi | Gatty Park | Small | Walking directions to Gatty Park |
Based on 25 recent sales, the median property price is £100,000 (about £88 per square foot) in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,500 up to £159,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 25 | £100,000 | £88 |
Sale price
| Year | Terraced |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £50,000 |
| 2017 | £49,000 |
| 2018 | £61,250 |
| 2019 | £59,000 |
| 2020 | £62,000 |
| 2021 | £65,000 |
| 2022 | £76,250 |
| 2023 | £71,500 |
| 2024 | £71,000 |
| 2025 | £89,000 |
| 2026 | £110,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Terraced |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £57 |
| 2017 | £54 |
| 2018 | £62 |
| 2019 | £59 |
| 2020 | £58 |
| 2021 | £73 |
| 2022 | £82 |
| 2023 | £83 |
| 2024 | £70 |
| 2025 | £79 |
| 2026 | £96 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB5 0RR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun 2025 | 44, Charter Street, Accrington, BB5 0SG | Other | Freehold | £919 | |
| 24 Mar 2025 | 15, Corporation Street, Accrington, BB5 0RU | Terraced | Leasehold | £90,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2026 | 39, Buxton Street, Accrington, BB5 0SF | Terraced | Leasehold | £85,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2025 | 38, Dale Street, Accrington, BB5 0AP | Other | Leasehold | £60,749 | |
| 26 Aug 2025 | 40, Dale Street, Accrington, BB5 0AP | Other | Leasehold | £60,749 |
In the BB5 0RR postcode area, located within Accrington West, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB5 0RR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | 2 Eagle Street, Accrington, BB5 1LJ | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Hyndburn Road, Accrington, BB5 4EQ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | Hyndburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1QF | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Hyndburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1PY | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | Argyle Street, Hyndburn, BB5 1DA | Walking directions to Londis |
Annual council tax rates for Hyndburn district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BB5 0RR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mohammed Shabir Fazal
Central - Elected 2 May 2024
Sarah Smith
Hyndburn - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BB5 0RR records about 127 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around BB5 0RR in Accrington West is £100,000 (about £88 per square foot) based on 25 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BB5 0RR, including Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School (Good), Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School (Requires improvement) and Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BB5 0RR is Accrington, about 527 m away.
BB5 0RR scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,222 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Hyndburn covering BB5 0RR is Sarah Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mohammed Shabir Fazal (Green Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.