Postcode BB5 2HZ is located in an urban city, within the Barnfield area of Hyndburn in the North West region, and forms part of the Accrington South East area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Accrington South East is £43,179 per year. The median sale price in Barnfield is £164,500 (around £152 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £79,375 and £215,000. The nearest station is Accrington, about 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is King George V Playing Fields.
Accrington South East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,995 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Accrington South East has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 72.5% 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 2HZ.
Accrington South East near BB5 2HZ 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 | King George V Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to King George V Playing Fields |
| 0.3 mi | Oak Hill Park | Medium | Walking directions to Oak Hill Park |
| 0.5 mi | Haworth Park | Medium | Walking directions to Haworth Park |
Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £164,500 (about £152 per square foot) in Barnfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £295,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £275,000 | £258 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £195,000 | £250 |
| Terraced | 18 | £97,500 | £110 |
| Flats | 1 | £77,500 | £124 |
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 | £202,500 | £103,975 |
| 2026 | £275,000 | £192,500 | £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 | £108 |
| 2026 | £258 | £221 | £94 |
There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB5 2HZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2026 | 89, Belfield Road, Accrington, BB5 2JF | Terraced | Leasehold | £110,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 13, Trawden Close, Accrington, BB5 2LQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £202,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 9, Trawden Close, Accrington, BB5 2LQ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £192,500 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 122, Royds Street, Accrington, BB5 2LH | Terraced | Leasehold | £93,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 130, Royds Street, Accrington, BB5 2LH | Terraced | Freehold | £108,000 |
In the BB5 2HZ postcode area, located within Accrington South East, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nursery | Lee Royd Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Nov 2018. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Accrington Woodnook Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 4 Mar 2025. | |
| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | The Alternative School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BB5 2HZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 105 Abbey Street, Accrington, BB5 1EH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Hyndburn district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BB5 2HZ, 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 2HZ records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 2HZ in Barnfield is £164,500 (about £152 per square foot) based on 34 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to BB5 2HZ, including Lee Royd Nursery School (Good), Accrington Woodnook Primary School (Requires improvement) and The Alternative School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BB5 2HZ is Accrington, about 948 m away.
BB5 2HZ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,995 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 2HZ is Sarah Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Clare Elizabeth McKenna (Labour Party).