Postcode BB5 1EF 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 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 nearest station is Accrington, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 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 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 263.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 53.8% 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 160 ft away from BB5 1EF.
Accrington West near BB5 1EF has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Accrington located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Accrington | N/A | Walking directions to Accrington |
| 0.9 mi | Church and Oswaldtwistle | N/A | Walking directions to Church and Oswaldtwistle |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB5 1EF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2025 | 2, Argyle Street, Accrington, BB5 1DQ | Other | Leasehold | £100,000 | |
| 09 Jul 2025 | 25, Horsfall Close, Accrington, BB5 4SF | Terraced | Leasehold | £95,000 | |
| 08 May 2026 | 47, Westwood Street, Accrington, BB5 4BW | Terraced | Leasehold | £110,500 | |
| 06 Aug 2025 | 37, Westwood Street, Accrington, BB5 4BW | Terraced | Leasehold | £100,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 61, Westwood Street, Accrington, BB5 4BW | Terraced | Leasehold | £98,000 |
In the BB5 1EF 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 1EF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Argyle Street, Hyndburn, BB5 1DA | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Hyndburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1PY | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Argyle Street, Accrington, BB5 1DA | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Farmfoods | Hyndburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1QF | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Extra | 2 Eagle Street, Accrington, BB5 1LJ | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
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 1EF, 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 1EF 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around BB5 1EF in Accrington West is £100,000 (about £88 per square foot) based on 25 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to BB5 1EF, including Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School (Good), Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School (Good) and Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BB5 1EF is Accrington, about 324 m away.
BB5 1EF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 364 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 1EF 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.