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BB5 1EJ

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Barnfield

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Overview

Postcode BB5 1EJ is located in an urban city, within the Barnfield ward 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 nearest station is Accrington, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Milnshaw Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
357
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
17%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Accrington South East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 241 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Accrington South East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 356.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17%

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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Accrington South East is £43,179 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 141 ft away from BB5 1EJ.

Flood risk

Medium

Accrington South East near BB5 1EJ has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Accrington located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BB5 1EJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Accrington

N/A

Walking directions to Accrington

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BB5 1EJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miMilnshaw ParkLargeWalking directions to Milnshaw Park

Area Profile

Population
246
Population density
1,356.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
176.95(+374%)
Anti-social behaviour
159.49(+789%)
Public order
33.18(+228%)
Criminal damage and arson
32.01(+256%)
Drugs
29.1(+646%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
188
76.73%
Other White
20
8.16%
Pakistani
13
5.31%
Other
7
2.86%
Chinese
5
2.04%
Total population: 245

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
63
27.16%
No qualifications
45
19.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
18.97%
Level 3 (A level)
32
13.79%
Apprenticeship
23
9.91%
Total 16+ residents: 232

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
124
70.45%
Other social rented
26
14.77%
Owns outright
12
6.82%
Other forms of private rent
6
3.41%
Owns with a mortgage
4
2.27%
Total households: 176

Property prices in Barnfield

Median price£179,500
Price per sq ft£148
Sales (last 12 months)28
Typical range (middle 50%)£83K – £254K

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £179,500 (about £148 per square foot) in Barnfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £330,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barnfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£285,000£251
Semi-Detached7£215,000£260
Terraced15£85,000£104

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Barnfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barnfield.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£210,000£99,950
2026£275,000£211,250£75,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barnfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barnfield.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£102
2026£258£194£94
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barnfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Barnfield in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB5 1EJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB5 1EJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Oct 2025Unit 4B, Cornhill, Accrington, BB5 1EXOtherLeasehold£50,000
19 Mar 20256, Bridge Street, Accrington, BB5 1HLOtherFreehold£45,000
22 Sept 2025Tandy, 37, Union Street, Accrington, BB5 1PLOtherLeasehold£70,000
19 Aug 202539, Union Street, Accrington, BB5 1PLOtherLeasehold£70,000
20 Nov 20256, Church Street, Accrington, BB5 2EHOtherFreehold£125,000

Schools

In the BB5 1EJ postcode area, located within Accrington South East, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB5 1EJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryAccrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryAccrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryAccrington Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB5 1EJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB5 1EJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miEmporiumAbbey Street, Accrington, BB5 1ADWalking directions to Emporium
0.2 miThe Food WarehousePark Street, Hyndburn, BB5 6SFWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.2 miFarmfoodsHyndburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1QFWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.2 miLondisArgyle Street, Hyndburn, BB5 1DAWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miAldiArgyle Street, Accrington, BB5 1DAWalking directions to Aldi

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Hyndburn district (2025-26).

Band A£1,587
Band B£1,851
Band C£2,116
Band D£2,380
Band E£2,909
Band F£3,438
Band G£3,967
Band H£4,760

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BB5 1EJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Clare Elizabeth McKenna

Barnfield - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Sarah Smith

Hyndburn - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictHyndburnE07000120
Parliamentary ConstituencyHyndburnE14001299
WardBarnfieldE05005207
ParishHyndburn, unparished areaE43000096
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Accrington South EastE02005219
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hyndburn 008BE01025036
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced2005-03-01

Frequently asked questions about BB5 1EJ

Is BB5 1EJ (Accrington South East) safe?

The area around BB5 1EJ 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near BB5 1EJ?

The median sale price around BB5 1EJ in Accrington South East is £179,500 (about £148 per square foot) based on 28 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB5 1EJ?

There are 16 schools close to BB5 1EJ, 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 Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BB5 1EJ?

The closest station to BB5 1EJ is Accrington, about 350 m away.

How deprived is the area around BB5 1EJ?

BB5 1EJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 241 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BB5 1EJ (Accrington South East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hyndburn covering BB5 1EJ is Sarah Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Clare Elizabeth McKenna (Labour Party).

Data Sources

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.