Postcode BB5 1GJ 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. The average income per household in Accrington South East is £43,179 per year. The nearest station is Accrington located about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
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.
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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 155 ft away from BB5 1GJ.
Accrington South East near BB5 1GJ 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 |
Based on 25 recent sales, the median property price is £166,500 in Barnfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £330,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £215,000 |
| Detached | 5 | £295,000 |
| Terraced | 13 | £85,000 |
10 year median price trend in Barnfield
In the BB5 1GJ postcode area, located within Accrington South East, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB5 1GJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Emporium | Abbey Street, Accrington, BB5 1AD | Walking directions to Emporium |
| 0.1 mi | The Food Warehouse | Park Street, Hyndburn, BB5 6SF | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 105 Abbey Street, Accrington, BB5 1EH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Argyle Street, Accrington, BB5 1DA | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Argyle Street, Hyndburn, BB5 1DA | Walking directions to Londis |
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 1GJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Clare Elizabeth McKenna
Barnfield - Elected 2 May 2024
Sarah Smith
Hyndburn - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.