Postcode BB5 1AS is located in an urban city, within the Barnfield 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 247.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Accrington West is £34,847 per year. The nearest station is Accrington located about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Milnshaw Park.
Accrington West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 364 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Accrington West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 247.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.6% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 175 ft away from BB5 1AS.
Accrington West near BB5 1AS 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 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Accrington | N/A | Walking directions to Accrington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Milnshaw Park | Large | Walking directions to Milnshaw Park |
Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £168,250 in Barnfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £625,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £295,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £55,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £195,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £99,950 |
10 year median price trend in Barnfield
In the BB5 1AS postcode area, located within Accrington West, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB5 1AS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Argyle Street, Accrington, BB5 1DA | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Argyle Street, Hyndburn, BB5 1DA | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | Hyndburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1QF | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | The Food Warehouse | Park Street, Hyndburn, BB5 6SF | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 144 Burnley Road, Accrington, BB5 6DW | Walking directions to Spar |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.