Postcode BB5 1BE is located in an urban city, within the Barnfield area of Hyndburn in the North West region, and forms part of the Accrington South East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 356.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Accrington South East is £43,179 per year. The median sale price in Barnfield is £164,500 (around £152 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £79,375 and £215,000. The nearest station is Accrington, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Milnshaw Park.
Accrington South East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 327 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Accrington South East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 356.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Accrington South East is £43,179 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 164 ft away from BB5 1BE.
Accrington South East near BB5 1BE 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 34 recent sales, the median property price is £164,500 (about £152 per square foot) in Barnfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £295,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £275,000 | £258 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £195,000 | £250 |
| Terraced | 18 | £97,500 | £110 |
| Flats | 1 | £77,500 | £124 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £177,000 | £125,000 | £57,000 |
| 2017 | £195,000 | £145,000 | £47,000 |
| 2018 | £195,000 | £124,950 | £54,995 |
| 2019 | £209,500 | £168,000 | £59,998 |
| 2020 | £190,000 | £151,000 | £83,000 |
| 2021 | £242,500 | £165,000 | £85,000 |
| 2022 | £248,725 | £201,000 | £101,000 |
| 2023 | £252,500 | £205,000 | £85,000 |
| 2024 | £230,000 | £172,750 | £83,750 |
| 2025 | £295,000 | £202,500 | £103,975 |
| 2026 | £275,000 | £192,500 | £75,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £179 | £159 | £66 |
| 2017 | £151 | £145 | £54 |
| 2018 | £172 | £135 | £60 |
| 2019 | £182 | £189 | £76 |
| 2020 | £175 | £189 | £85 |
| 2021 | £216 | £165 | £86 |
| 2022 | £233 | £209 | £105 |
| 2023 | £230 | £230 | £100 |
| 2024 | £246 | £175 | £96 |
| 2025 | £234 | £250 | £108 |
| 2026 | £258 | £221 | £94 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB5 1BE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov 2025 | Peel Garage, Whalley Road, Accrington, BB5 1AR | Other | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | Unit 4B, Cornhill, Accrington, BB5 1EX | Other | Leasehold | £50,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2026 | 10, Derby Street, Accrington, BB5 1BP | Terraced | Leasehold | £67,000 | |
| 17 Sept 2025 | 12, Derby Street, Accrington, BB5 1BP | Terraced | Leasehold | £60,000 | |
| 02 May 2025 | 26, Derby Street, Accrington, BB5 1BP | Terraced | Leasehold | £60,000 |
In the BB5 1BE postcode area, located within Accrington South East, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 May 2023. | |
Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 17 May 2023
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | The Alternative School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
The Alternative School ratingInspection information
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 20 Jan 2026. | |
Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 20 Jan 2026
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10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BB5 1BE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Emporium | Abbey Street, Accrington, BB5 1AD | Walking directions to Emporium |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Argyle Street, Accrington, BB5 1DA | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Corner Shop | Broadway, Hyndburn, BB5 1JZ | Walking directions to Corner Shop |
| 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 |
Annual council tax rates for Hyndburn district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BB5 1BE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Clare Elizabeth McKenna
Barnfield - Elected 2 May 2024
Sarah Smith
Hyndburn - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BB5 1BE records about 357 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 public order.
The median sale price around BB5 1BE in Barnfield is £164,500 (about £152 per square foot) based on 34 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to BB5 1BE, including Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School (Good), The Alternative School and Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BB5 1BE is Accrington, about 420 m away.
BB5 1BE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 327 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 1BE is Sarah Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Clare Elizabeth McKenna (Labour Party).