Postcode BB5 1SW is located in an urban city, within the Church ward of Hyndburn in the North West region, and forms part of the Church area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Church is £37,601 per year. The nearest station is Church and Oswaldtwistle, about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Milnshaw Park.
Church has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,732 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Church has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Church is £37,601 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 27 ft away from BB5 1SW.
Church near BB5 1SW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Church and Oswaldtwistle located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Church and Oswaldtwistle | N/A | Walking directions to Church and Oswaldtwistle |
| 0.5 mi | Accrington | N/A | Walking directions to Accrington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Milnshaw Park | Large | Walking directions to Milnshaw Park |
| 0.1 mi | Gatty Park | Small | Walking directions to Gatty Park |
| 0.4 mi | The Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to The Pocket Park |
Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £95,000 (about £116 per square foot) in Church area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £215,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £207,500 | £209 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £140,000 | £206 |
| Terraced | 38 | £91,500 | £97 |
| Flats | 1 | £48,000 | £104 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £167,995 | £119,995 | £65,500 |
| 2017 | £262,000 | £105,000 | £55,500 |
| 2018 | £129,250 | £125,000 | £61,000 |
| 2019 | £139,995 | £106,995 | £57,500 |
| 2020 | £163,998 | £116,000 | £60,500 |
| 2021 | £165,498 | £131,000 | £76,500 |
| 2022 | £178,000 | £131,000 | £87,000 |
| 2023 | £157,500 | £157,995 | £79,975 |
| 2024 | £192,000 | £140,000 | £100,000 |
| 2025 | £207,500 | £136,000 | £88,200 |
| 2026 | — | £152,500 | £108,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £140 | £134 | £69 |
| 2017 | £246 | £116 | £61 |
| 2018 | £147 | £143 | £72 |
| 2019 | £170 | £158 | £67 |
| 2020 | £166 | £174 | £69 |
| 2021 | £176 | £150 | £85 |
| 2022 | £180 | £167 | £100 |
| 2023 | £204 | £186 | £95 |
| 2024 | £216 | £183 | £103 |
| 2025 | £209 | £206 | £96 |
| 2026 | — | £187 | £143 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB5 1SW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2025 | 28, Emma Street, Accrington, BB5 1SW | Terraced | Leasehold | £92,500 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 146, Countess Street, Accrington, BB5 1SN | Terraced | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 6, Lina Street, Accrington, BB5 1SL | Terraced | Leasehold | £107,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2025 | 1, Russia Street, Accrington, BB5 1SH | Terraced | Leasehold | £85,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2025 | 70, Princess Street, Accrington, BB5 1SP | Terraced | Leasehold | £77,000 |
In the BB5 1SW postcode area, located within Church, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB5 1SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Hyndburn Road, Accrington, BB5 4EQ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Hyndburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1PY | Walking directions to Asda |
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 1SW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Stewart Thurston Eaves
Church - Elected 2 May 2024
Sarah Smith
Hyndburn - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BB5 1SW records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 other theft.
The median sale price around BB5 1SW in Church is £95,000 (about £116 per square foot) based on 48 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to BB5 1SW, including Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School (Good), Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church (Requires improvement) and St Nicholas Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BB5 1SW is Church and Oswaldtwistle, about 729 m away.
BB5 1SW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,732 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 1SW is Sarah Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Stewart Thurston Eaves (Labour 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.