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BB5 2TP

Waltham Close

Baxenden

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Overview

Postcode BB5 2TP 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 29.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% 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 1.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Haworth Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Accrington South East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,136 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 11% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Accrington South East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Accrington South East is £43,179 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BB5 2TP.

Flood risk

No risk

Accrington South East near BB5 2TP 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BB5 2TP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHaworth ParkMediumWalking directions to Haworth Park

Area Profile

Population
335
Population density
220.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
28.76(+398%)
Violence and sexual offences
12.69(-66%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.84(-34%)
Burglary
5.08(-8%)
Other theft
4.23(-36%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
329
98.21%
Indian
3
0.9%
Other White
2
0.6%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.3%
Total population: 335

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
94
33.22%
Level 3 (A level)
66
23.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
18.02%
No qualifications
26
9.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
9.19%
Total 16+ residents: 283

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
66
53.66%
Owns outright
54
43.9%
Social rents from council
1
0.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
1
0.81%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.81%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Baxenden

Median price£186,000
Price per sq ft£192
Sales (last 12 months)59
Typical range (middle 50%)£143K – £241K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Baxenden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£310,000£293
Semi-Detached21£205,000£242
Terraced27£141,000£163

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Baxenden

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Baxenden.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Baxenden.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Baxenden.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Baxenden.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB5 2TP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB5 2TP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Feb 20258, Westminster Close, Accrington, BB5 2TRDetachedFreehold£305,000
28 Mar 202510, Waverley Road, Accrington, BB5 2TTDetachedFreehold£310,000
26 Aug 202523, Woburn Close, Accrington, BB5 2TSDetachedFreehold£350,000
12 Jun 2026168, Southwood Drive, Accrington, BB5 2TUSemi-DetachedFreehold£189,950
25 Jul 2025101, Southwood Drive, Accrington, BB5 2TUSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000

Schools

In the BB5 2TP postcode area, located within Accrington South East, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB5 2TP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miSecondaryThe HollinsAcademy converter

N/A

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

Good

0.7 miPrimarySt Anne's and St Joseph's RC Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB5 2TP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB5 2TP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miTesco Express543 Manchester Road, Accrington, BB5 2QJWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

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

Band A£1,587
Band B£1,851
Band C£2,116
Band D£2,380
Band E£2,909
Band F£3,438
Band G£3,967
Band H£4,760

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 2TP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David James Heap

Baxenden - Elected 6 Feb 2025

Conservative

Member of parliament

Sarah Smith

Hyndburn - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictHyndburnE07000120
Parliamentary ConstituencyHyndburnE14001299
WardBaxendenE05005208
ParishHyndburn, unparished areaE43000096
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Accrington South EastE02005219
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hyndburn 008EE01025039
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1990-02-01

Frequently asked questions about BB5 2TP

Is BB5 2TP (Accrington South East) safe?

The area around BB5 2TP records about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 2TP?

The median sale price around BB5 2TP in Accrington South East is £186,000 (about £192 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB5 2TP?

There are 7 schools close to BB5 2TP, including The Hollins, Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School (Good) and St Anne's and St Joseph's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BB5 2TP?

BB5 2TP scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,136 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BB5 2TP (Accrington South East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hyndburn covering BB5 2TP 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).

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.