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BB5 2XG

Sandybeds Close

Baxenden

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Detailed insights for BB5 2XG

Overview

Postcode BB5 2XG 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 1.5 miles away. There are 3 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
0.7%
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

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% 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 2XG.

Flood risk

No risk

Accrington South East near BB5 2XG 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BB5 2XG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHaworth ParkMediumWalking directions to Haworth Park

Area Profile

Population
315
Population density
188.3 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
310
98.1%
Irish
3
0.95%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.32%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.32%
Other White
1
0.32%
Total population: 316

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
87
31.52%
Level 3 (A level)
56
20.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
14.49%
No qualifications
39
14.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
11.96%
Total 16+ residents: 276

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
60
44.78%
Owns outright
57
42.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
11.19%
Social rents from council
1
0.75%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.75%
Total households: 134

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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB5 2XG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB5 2XG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Sept 20252, Sandybeds Close, Accrington, BB5 2XGDetachedFreehold£311,000
01 May 202654, Scott Avenue, Accrington, BB5 2XADetachedFreehold£405,000
19 Dec 20253, Scott Avenue, Accrington, BB5 2XASemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
26 Aug 202535, Scott Avenue, Accrington, BB5 2XADetachedFreehold£244,000
10 Apr 202627, Whitecroft View, Accrington, BB5 2QPDetachedFreehold£315,000

Schools

In the BB5 2XG postcode area, located within Accrington South East, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB5 2XG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBaxenden St John's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryThe HollinsAcademy converter

N/A

0.8 miPrimaryGreen Haworth Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB5 2XG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 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 2XG, 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 Introduced1983-07-01

Frequently asked questions about BB5 2XG

Is BB5 2XG (Accrington South East) safe?

The area around BB5 2XG 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 2XG?

The median sale price around BB5 2XG 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 2XG?

There are 5 schools close to BB5 2XG, including Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School (Good), The Hollins and Green Haworth Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BB5 2XG?

BB5 2XG 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 2XG (Accrington South East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hyndburn covering BB5 2XG 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.