Postcode BB5 2ER 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 13 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 40.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BB5 2ER.
Accrington South East near BB5 2ER has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Accrington located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Accrington | N/A | Walking directions to Accrington |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £285,000 | £251 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £215,000 | £260 |
| Terraced | 15 | £85,000 | £104 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB5 2ER.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 2025 | 5, St James Street, Accrington, BB5 1LY | Other | Freehold | £187,000 | |
| 01 May 2025 | Equity Chambers, 10 - 12, St James Street, Accrington, BB5 1LY | Other | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2025 | 6, Church Street, Accrington, BB5 2EH | Other | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2025 | 4, Church Street, Accrington, BB5 2EH | Terraced | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2025 | 43, Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1JJ | Other | Freehold | £550,000 |
In the BB5 2ER postcode area, located within Accrington South East, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB5 2ER
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Extra | 2 Eagle Street, Accrington, BB5 1LJ | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 105 Abbey Street, Accrington, BB5 1EH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Emporium | Abbey Street, Accrington, BB5 1AD | Walking directions to Emporium |
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | Hyndburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1QF | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.3 mi | The Food Warehouse | Park Street, Hyndburn, BB5 6SF | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
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 2ER, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Clare Elizabeth McKenna
Barnfield - Elected 2 May 2024
Sarah Smith
Hyndburn - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BB5 2ER 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.
The median sale price around BB5 2ER in Accrington South East is £179,500 (about £148 per square foot) based on 28 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to BB5 2ER, including Accrington Woodnook Primary School (Good), Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School (Good) and Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BB5 2ER is Accrington, about 315 m away.
BB5 2ER 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).
The Member of Parliament for Hyndburn covering BB5 2ER is Sarah Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Clare Elizabeth McKenna (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.