Postcode BB5 1DP is located in an urban city, within the Central area 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 263.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Accrington West is £34,847 per year. The median sale price in Central is £105,000 (around £98 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £98,000 and £120,000. 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 West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 419 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Accrington West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 263.2 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 140 ft away from BB5 1DP.
Accrington West near BB5 1DP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Milnshaw Park | Large | Walking directions to Milnshaw Park |
Based on 21 recent sales, the median property price is £105,000 (about £98 per square foot) in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,950 up to £159,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 21 | £105,000 | £98 |
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 | £89,500 |
| 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 | £102 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB5 1DP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May 2026 | Hawk Electronics Ltd, Malt Street, Accrington, BB5 1DR | Other | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 7, Malt Street, Accrington, BB5 1DR | Terraced | Leasehold | £64,500 | |
| 26 Nov 2025 | 22, Devonshire Street, Accrington, BB5 1DL | Terraced | Leasehold | £76,000 | |
| 26 Nov 2025 | 12, Devonshire Street, Accrington, BB5 1DL | Terraced | Leasehold | £105,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 14, Devonshire Street, Accrington, BB5 1DL | Terraced | Leasehold | £92,000 |
In the BB5 1DP postcode area, located within Accrington West, 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 profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 20 Jan 2026. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 May 2023. | |
| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | The Alternative School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. |
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BB5 1DP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Argyle Street, Accrington, BB5 1DA | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 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 | Asda | Hyndburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1PY | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Emporium | Abbey Street, Accrington, BB5 1AD | Walking directions to Emporium |
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 1DP, 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 1DP records about 263 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.
The median sale price around BB5 1DP in Central is £105,000 (about £98 per square foot) based on 21 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to BB5 1DP, including Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School (Requires improvement), Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School (Good) and The Alternative School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BB5 1DP is Accrington, about 467 m away.
BB5 1DP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 419 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 1DP is Sarah Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mohammed Shabir Fazal (Green Party).