Postcode BB5 4AY is located in an urban city, within the Altham ward of Hyndburn in the North West region, and forms part of the Clayton-le-Moors & Huncoat area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Clayton-le-Moors & Huncoat is £42,394 per year. The nearest station is Accrington located about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Milnshaw Park.
Clayton-le-Moors & Huncoat has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,161 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Clayton-le-Moors & Huncoat has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Clayton-le-Moors & Huncoat is £42,394 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BB5 4AY.
Clayton-le-Moors & Huncoat near BB5 4AY 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Accrington | N/A | Walking directions to Accrington |
| 0.9 mi | Church and Oswaldtwistle | N/A | Walking directions to Church and Oswaldtwistle |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Milnshaw Park | Large | Walking directions to Milnshaw Park |
| 0.4 mi | Gatty Park | Small | Walking directions to Gatty Park |
Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Altham area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,750 up to £385,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £195,000 |
| Terraced | 43 | £115,000 |
| Detached | 17 | £240,000 |
10 year median price trend in Altham
In the BB5 4AY postcode area, located within Clayton-le-Moors & Huncoat, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB5 4AY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Hyndburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1PY | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Hyndburn Road, Accrington, BB5 4EQ | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 4AY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Vanessa Karen Alexander
Altham - Elected 2 May 2024
Sarah Smith
Hyndburn - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.