Postcode BB5 2PP is located in an urban city, within the Baxenden ward of Hyndburn in the North West region, and forms part of the Accrington South East area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 80% 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 1.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is King George V Playing Fields.
Accrington South East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,213 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 20% least deprived areas in England.
Accrington South East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.9% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 238 ft away from BB5 2PP.
Accrington South East near BB5 2PP 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | King George V Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to King George V Playing Fields |
| 0.2 mi | Haworth Park | Medium | Walking directions to Haworth Park |
Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £186,000 (about £192 per square foot) in Baxenden area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £393,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £310,000 | £293 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £205,000 | £242 |
| Terraced | 27 | £141,000 | £163 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £175,000 | £135,000 | £85,000 |
| 2017 | £235,000 | £145,000 | £106,975 |
| 2018 | £190,000 | £155,000 | £117,500 |
| 2019 | £189,000 | £160,000 | £90,000 |
| 2020 | £249,950 | £165,000 | £113,000 |
| 2021 | £256,000 | £195,000 | £125,000 |
| 2022 | £282,500 | £197,500 | £125,000 |
| 2023 | £292,500 | £220,550 | £115,000 |
| 2024 | £348,125 | £179,000 | £124,750 |
| 2025 | £310,000 | £205,000 | £133,000 |
| 2026 | £291,500 | £175,000 | £152,475 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £243 | £170 | £108 |
| 2017 | £206 | £171 | £115 |
| 2018 | £211 | £166 | £120 |
| 2019 | £203 | £176 | £116 |
| 2020 | £191 | £193 | £129 |
| 2021 | £227 | £203 | £127 |
| 2022 | £239 | £230 | £150 |
| 2023 | £246 | £212 | £144 |
| 2024 | £251 | £218 | £138 |
| 2025 | £293 | £233 | £160 |
| 2026 | £212 | £191 | £167 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB5 2PP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | 2, Langcliffe Close, Accrington, BB5 2TG | Detached | Freehold | £392,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2026 | 14, Birch Terrace, Accrington, BB5 2QE | Terraced | Leasehold | £144,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 4, Birch Terrace, Accrington, BB5 2QE | Terraced | Leasehold | £67,500 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 2, Birch Terrace, Accrington, BB5 2QE | Terraced | Leasehold | £141,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 8, Birch Terrace, Accrington, BB5 2QE | Terraced | Leasehold | £125,000 |
In the BB5 2PP postcode area, located within Accrington South East, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB5 2PP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 543 Manchester Road, Accrington, BB5 2QJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 2PP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David James Heap
Baxenden - Elected 6 Feb 2025
Sarah Smith
Hyndburn - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BB5 2PP records about 22 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 2PP in Accrington South East is £186,000 (about £192 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to BB5 2PP, including The Hollins, Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Lee Royd Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BB5 2PP scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,213 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 2PP is Sarah Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David James Heap (Conservative and Unionist 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.