Postcode BB5 5BA 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 high crime levels, with around 85.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Accrington North East is £36,818 per year. The nearest station is Accrington located about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Accrington North East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,851 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Accrington North East has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.8% 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 5BA.
Accrington North East near BB5 5BA 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 | Huncoat | N/A | Walking directions to Huncoat |
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in Milnshaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,155 up to £290,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £190,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £165,000 |
| Terraced | 49 | £120,000 |
10 year median price trend in Milnshaw
In the BB5 5BA postcode area, located within Accrington North East, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB5 5BA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 144 Burnley Road, Accrington, BB5 6DW | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Argyle Street, Accrington, BB5 1DA | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | Argyle Street, Hyndburn, BB5 1DA | Walking directions to Londis |
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.