Postcode BB5 4BD is located in an urban city, within the Milnshaw ward of Hyndburn in the North West region, and forms part of the Accrington North East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 114.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Accrington North East is £36,818 per year. The nearest station is Accrington, about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Milnshaw Park.
Accrington North East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,531 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Accrington North East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 114.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 68.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Accrington North East is £36,818 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BB5 4BD.
Accrington North East near BB5 4BD 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Milnshaw Park | Large | Walking directions to Milnshaw Park |
| 0.4 mi | Gatty Park | Small | Walking directions to Gatty Park |
Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 (about £146 per square foot) in Milnshaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,155 up to £325,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £216,500 | £231 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £177,500 | £211 |
| Terraced | 45 | £127,000 | £132 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £163,995 | £124,995 | £79,500 |
| 2017 | £162,995 | £120,500 | £80,000 |
| 2018 | £157,500 | £126,500 | £87,500 |
| 2019 | £176,000 | £125,000 | £92,750 |
| 2020 | £184,000 | £112,000 | £91,000 |
| 2021 | £252,495 | £150,000 | £99,850 |
| 2022 | £265,995 | £202,000 | £112,500 |
| 2023 | £173,000 | £160,000 | £110,000 |
| 2024 | £215,500 | £145,000 | £99,500 |
| 2025 | £190,000 | £171,850 | £121,000 |
| 2026 | £213,000 | £173,000 | £135,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £180 | £163 | £92 |
| 2017 | £169 | £169 | £85 |
| 2018 | £161 | £145 | £91 |
| 2019 | £216 | £158 | £98 |
| 2020 | £201 | £157 | £98 |
| 2021 | £255 | £206 | £106 |
| 2022 | £248 | £240 | £114 |
| 2023 | £168 | £207 | £106 |
| 2024 | £223 | £180 | £109 |
| 2025 | £212 | £217 | £127 |
| 2026 | £244 | £186 | £146 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB5 4BD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov 2025 | 181, Queens Road West, Accrington, BB5 4BQ | Terraced | Freehold | £115,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 173, Queens Road West, Accrington, BB5 4BQ | Terraced | Freehold | £110,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 169A, Queens Road West, Accrington, BB5 4BQ | Terraced | Freehold | £116,250 | |
| 07 Mar 2025 | 169, Queens Road West, Accrington, BB5 4BQ | Terraced | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2025 | 37, Lupin Close, Accrington, BB5 4SD | Terraced | Freehold | £156,000 |
In the BB5 4BD postcode area, located within Accrington North East, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB5 4BD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Hyndburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1PY | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Argyle Street, Accrington, BB5 1DA | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Argyle Street, Hyndburn, BB5 1DA | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | Hyndburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1QF | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 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 4BD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Joel Michael Tetlow
Milnshaw - Elected 7 May 2026
Sarah Smith
Hyndburn - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BB5 4BD records about 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around BB5 4BD in Accrington North East is £135,000 (about £146 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to BB5 4BD, including Accrington Academy (Requires improvement), Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BB5 4BD is Accrington, about 735 m away.
BB5 4BD scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,531 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 4BD is Sarah Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Joel Michael Tetlow (Reform UK).
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.