Postcode BB5 2AQ 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.0 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 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Oak Hill Park.
Accrington South East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,699 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Accrington South East has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BB5 2AQ.
Accrington South East near BB5 2AQ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Accrington | N/A | Walking directions to Accrington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Oak Hill Park | Medium | Walking directions to Oak Hill Park |
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 2AQ postcode area, located within Accrington South East, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB5 2AQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 105 Abbey Street, Accrington, BB5 1EH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | The Food Warehouse | Park Street, Hyndburn, BB5 6SF | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.4 mi | Emporium | Abbey Street, Accrington, BB5 1AD | Walking directions to Emporium |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | 144 Burnley Road, Accrington, BB5 6DW | Walking directions to Spar |
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 2AQ, 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.