Postcode BB5 4SE is located in an urban city, within the Central ward of Hyndburn in the North West region, and forms part of the Accrington West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 247.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Accrington West is £34,847 per year. The nearest station is Accrington located about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Milnshaw Park.
Accrington West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 364 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Accrington West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 247.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 53.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Accrington West is £34,847 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BB5 4SE.
Accrington West near BB5 4SE 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Milnshaw Park | Large | Walking directions to Milnshaw Park |
| 0.3 mi | Gatty Park | Small | Walking directions to Gatty Park |
Based on 24 recent sales, the median property price is £85,000 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,500 up to £122,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 24 | £85,000 |
10 year median price trend in Central
In the BB5 4SE postcode area, located within Accrington West, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB5 4SE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Hyndburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1PY | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Argyle Street, Hyndburn, BB5 1DA | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Argyle Street, Accrington, BB5 1DA | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.