Postcode insights

BB5 2SR

Northfield Road

Haslingden

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Detailed insights for BB5 2SR

Overview

Postcode BB5 2SR is located in an urban city, within the Haslingden ward of Rossendale in the North West region, and forms part of the Haslingden area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Haslingden is £41,620 per year. The nearest station is Accrington, about 2.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
20.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Haslingden has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,625 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Haslingden has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20.4%

Approximately 20.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Haslingden is £41,620 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 222 ft away from BB5 2SR.

Flood risk

No risk

Haslingden near BB5 2SR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Accrington located about 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
249
Population density
1,354.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.7(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.3(-4%)
Other theft
8.97(+36%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.69(-14%)
Burglary
6.41(+16%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
240
96.39%
Indian
4
1.61%
Irish
4
1.61%
Pakistani
1
0.4%
Total population: 249

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
48
23.65%
Level 3 (A level)
40
19.7%
No qualifications
39
19.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
16.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
10.84%
Total 16+ residents: 203

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
37
34.26%
Owns with a mortgage
37
34.26%
Other social rented
15
13.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
8.33%
Social rents from council
7
6.48%
Total households: 108

Property prices in Haslingden

Median price£136,250
Price per sq ft£158
Sales (last 12 months)110
Typical range (middle 50%)£110K – £178K

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £136,250 (about £158 per square foot) in Haslingden area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £520,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Haslingden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£446,000£282
Semi-Detached16£163,500£169
Terraced65£130,000£147
Flats13£105,000£173

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Haslingden

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Haslingden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£226,000£90,000£110,000£82,750
2017£243,000£68,000£115,000£81,000
2018£249,975£71,485£119,000£85,000
2019£242,500£81,000£100,000£87,000
2020£334,000£70,750£117,500£90,500
2021£345,000£86,750£130,000£110,000
2022£375,000£93,250£207,475£122,625
2023£350,000£94,000£155,000£121,000
2024£340,000£96,500£165,000£135,000
2025£375,000£90,000£155,000£130,000
2026£495,000£107,500£175,000£132,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Haslingden.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Haslingden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£157£132£155£87
2017£176£124£136£91
2018£181£112£125£100
2019£204£137£109£99
2020£195£133£127£106
2021£221£154£135£117
2022£265£170£177£133
2023£277£151£168£131
2024£255£156£179£148
2025£252£157£148£152
2026£282£182£183£135
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Haslingden.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Haslingden in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB5 2SR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB5 2SR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Dec 20257, Northfield Road, Accrington, BB5 2SRSemi-DetachedFreehold£120,000
04 Mar 2026643, Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 2SBTerracedFreehold£90,000
08 Sept 2025634, Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 2SBTerracedFreehold£127,000
23 May 20259, Roundhill View, Accrington, BB5 2SSTerracedFreehold£149,950
20 Feb 20254, East View, Accrington, BB5 2SHTerracedFreehold£170,000

Schools

In the BB5 2SR postcode area, located within Haslingden, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB5 2SR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt John's Stonefold CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.9 miPrimaryBaxenden St John's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Rossendale district (2025-26).

Band A£1,616
Band B£1,886
Band C£2,155
Band D£2,424
Band E£2,963
Band F£3,502
Band G£4,041
Band H£4,849

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BB5 2SR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Adrian Lythgoe

Haslingden - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Ann Kenyon

Haslingden - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Marilyn Procter

Haslingden - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Sarah Smith

Hyndburn - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictRossendaleE07000125
Parliamentary ConstituencyHyndburnE14001299
WardHaslingdenE05015822
ParishRossendale, unparished areaE43000099
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)HaslingdenE02005279
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rossendale 002DE01025395
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BB5 2SR

Is BB5 2SR (Haslingden) safe?

The area around BB5 2SR records about 56 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.

What is the average house price near BB5 2SR?

The median sale price around BB5 2SR in Haslingden is £136,250 (about £158 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB5 2SR?

There are 2 schools close to BB5 2SR, including St John's Stonefold CofE Primary School (Good) and Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BB5 2SR?

BB5 2SR scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,625 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BB5 2SR (Haslingden) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hyndburn covering BB5 2SR is Sarah Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Adrian Lythgoe (Labour Party), Ann Kenyon (Labour Party) and Marilyn Procter (Labour Party).

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Data Sources

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.