Postcode BB5 1BL is located in an urban city, within the Peel ward of Hyndburn in the North West region, and forms part of the Accrington North East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 144.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Accrington North East is £36,818 per year. The nearest station is Accrington, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Milnshaw Park.
Accrington North East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,120 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Accrington North East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 144.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Accrington North East is £36,818 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 280 ft away from BB5 1BL.
Accrington North East near BB5 1BL 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Accrington | N/A | Walking directions to Accrington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Milnshaw Park | Large | Walking directions to Milnshaw Park |
Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £100,500 (about £115 per square foot) in Peel area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £175,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £135,000 | £149 |
| Terraced | 49 | £100,000 | £115 |
Sale price
| Year | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £78,000 | £74,000 |
| 2017 | £104,950 | £59,500 |
| 2018 | £126,000 | £62,500 |
| 2019 | £100,000 | £65,000 |
| 2020 | £123,000 | £62,000 |
| 2021 | £120,250 | £75,000 |
| 2022 | £130,500 | £83,475 |
| 2023 | £126,250 | £86,000 |
| 2024 | £126,500 | £83,999 |
| 2025 | £147,500 | £89,250 |
| 2026 | — | £107,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £75 | £72 |
| 2017 | £110 | £64 |
| 2018 | £117 | £68 |
| 2019 | £128 | £74 |
| 2020 | £123 | £73 |
| 2021 | £115 | £86 |
| 2022 | £162 | £93 |
| 2023 | £143 | £99 |
| 2024 | £181 | £97 |
| 2025 | £173 | £106 |
| 2026 | — | £125 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB5 1BL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2025 | 30, Horne Street, Accrington, BB5 1BL | Terraced | Leasehold | £60,000 | |
| 15 May 2025 | 22, Hood Street, Accrington, BB5 1BW | Terraced | Leasehold | £68,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2025 | 29, Hood Street, Accrington, BB5 1BW | Terraced | Leasehold | £82,000 | |
| 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 |
In the BB5 1BL postcode area, located within Accrington North East, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB5 1BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Argyle Street, Accrington, BB5 1DA | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Emporium | Abbey Street, Accrington, BB5 1AD | Walking directions to Emporium |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 144 Burnley Road, Accrington, BB5 6DW | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Argyle Street, Hyndburn, BB5 1DA | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | Hyndburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1QF | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
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 1BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ashley Joynes
Peel - Elected 7 May 2026
Sarah Smith
Hyndburn - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BB5 1BL records about 144 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around BB5 1BL in Accrington North East is £100,500 (about £115 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to BB5 1BL, including Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School (Good), Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Accrington Peel Park Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BB5 1BL is Accrington, about 597 m away.
BB5 1BL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,120 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 1BL is Sarah Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ashley Joynes (Reform UK).
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.