Postcode BB5 2NP 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 0.6 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 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 4.3% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 298 ft away from BB5 2NP.
Accrington South East near BB5 2NP 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 |
| 0.1 mi | Oak Hill Park | Medium | Walking directions to Oak Hill Park |
| 0.5 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB5 2NP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2025 | 7, Mountain Lane, Accrington, BB5 2LT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 13 May 2026 | 2, Rough Lee Road, Accrington, BB5 2LR | Other | Freehold | £46,400 | |
| 13 Mar 2026 | 2, Rough Lee Road, Accrington, BB5 2LR | Other | Freehold | £13,260 | |
| 17 Mar 2025 | 6, Hollins Lane, Accrington, BB5 2LY | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2025 | 16A, Lemonius Street, Accrington, BB5 2LP | Terraced | Leasehold | £65,000 |
In the BB5 2NP postcode area, located within Accrington South East, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB5 2NP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 105 Abbey Street, Accrington, BB5 1EH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 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 2NP, 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 2NP 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 2NP 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 15 schools close to BB5 2NP, including Lee Royd Nursery School (Good), Accrington Woodnook Primary School (Good) and Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BB5 2NP is Accrington, about 973 m away.
BB5 2NP 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 2NP 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.