Postcode BB5 2LD 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 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 nearest station is Accrington, about 0.8 miles away. There are 11 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 4,752 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% 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 1.8% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 262 ft away from BB5 2LD.
Accrington South East near BB5 2LD 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Accrington | N/A | Walking directions to Accrington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | King George V Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to King George V Playing Fields |
| 0.1 mi | Oak Hill Park | Medium | Walking directions to Oak Hill Park |
| 0.2 mi | Haworth Park | Medium | Walking directions to Haworth Park |
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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB5 2LD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct 2025 | 82, Hollins Lane, Accrington, BB5 2LB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £277,750 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 91, Hollins Lane, Accrington, BB5 2LB | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £390,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2025 | 79, Hollins Lane, Accrington, BB5 2LB | Detached | Freehold | £625,000 | |
| 05 Feb 2025 | 27, Granville Road, Accrington, BB5 2LA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £182,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 121, Manchester Road, Accrington, BB5 2NY | Terraced | Leasehold | £166,500 |
In the BB5 2LD postcode area, located within Accrington South East, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 2LD, 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 2LD 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 2LD 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 14 schools close to BB5 2LD, including Lee Royd Nursery School (Good), Accrington Woodnook Primary School (Good) and The Hollins. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BB5 2LD is Accrington, about 1,278 m away.
BB5 2LD scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,752 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 2LD 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.