Postcode BB5 4LJ is located in an urban city, within the Church ward of Hyndburn in the North West region, and forms part of the Church area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 118.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Church is £37,601 per year. The nearest station is Church and Oswaldtwistle located about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Gatty Park.
Church has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 721 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Church has a very high crime rate, with approximately 118.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 60.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Church is £37,601 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 159 ft away from BB5 4LJ.
Church near BB5 4LJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Church and Oswaldtwistle located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Church and Oswaldtwistle | N/A | Walking directions to Church and Oswaldtwistle |
| 0.8 mi | Accrington | N/A | Walking directions to Accrington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Gatty Park | Small | Walking directions to Gatty Park |
| 0.2 mi | The Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to The Pocket Park |
Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £105,000 in Church area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £230,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £215,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £48,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £130,500 |
| Terraced | 39 | £95,000 |
10 year median price trend in Church
In the BB5 4LJ postcode area, located within Church, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB5 4LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.