Postcode BB5 5JB is located in an urban city, within the Clayton-le-Moors ward of Hyndburn in the North West region, and forms part of the Clayton-le-Moors & Huncoat area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Clayton-le-Moors & Huncoat is £42,394 per year. The nearest station is Church and Oswaldtwistle, about 1.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Mercer Park.
Clayton-le-Moors & Huncoat has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,743 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Clayton-le-Moors & Huncoat has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.0% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 273 ft away from BB5 5JB.
Clayton-le-Moors & Huncoat near BB5 5JB 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Mercer Park | Medium | Walking directions to Mercer Park |
Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £153,000 (about £160 per square foot) in Clayton-le-Moors area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £375,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £262,500 | £227 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £172,500 | £234 |
| Flats | 1 | £122,000 | £162 |
| Terraced | 26 | £99,975 | £114 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £177,500 | £75,000 | £153,000 | £72,750 |
| 2017 | £195,000 | £56,500 | £129,000 | £63,750 |
| 2018 | £197,000 | £79,500 | £135,750 | £75,000 |
| 2019 | £195,000 | £76,500 | £136,000 | £70,000 |
| 2020 | £194,975 | £74,500 | £130,500 | £74,000 |
| 2021 | £205,000 | £107,000 | £179,500 | £85,750 |
| 2022 | £225,000 | £113,000 | £199,995 | £86,998 |
| 2023 | £249,000 | £94,000 | £178,000 | £99,000 |
| 2024 | £250,000 | £128,000 | £187,000 | £89,000 |
| 2025 | £245,000 | — | £170,000 | £92,500 |
| 2026 | £261,000 | £122,000 | £170,750 | £101,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £149 | £112 | £150 | £87 |
| 2017 | £161 | £79 | £168 | £69 |
| 2018 | £173 | £116 | £160 | £91 |
| 2019 | £167 | £121 | £150 | £77 |
| 2020 | £161 | £109 | £159 | £82 |
| 2021 | £189 | £142 | £182 | £102 |
| 2022 | £237 | £194 | £203 | £98 |
| 2023 | £221 | £145 | £242 | £110 |
| 2024 | £209 | £180 | £198 | £101 |
| 2025 | £232 | — | £226 | £119 |
| 2026 | £219 | £162 | £184 | £121 |
There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB5 5JB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2025 | 1, Walmsley Court, Accrington, BB5 5JQ | Other | Leasehold | £175,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2025 | 154, Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 5JH | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £188,500 | |
| 13 Feb 2025 | 8, Maple Street, Accrington, BB5 5JJ | Terraced | Freehold | £110,000 | |
| 03 Feb 2026 | 143, Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 5JT | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 85, Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 5JT | Terraced | Leasehold | £180,000 |
In the BB5 5JB postcode area, located within Clayton-le-Moors & Huncoat, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB5 5JB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Barnes Square, Hyndburn, BB5 5NX | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 19-21 Pickup Street, Clayton-le-Moors, Accrington, BB5 5NS | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Alma Street, Hyndburn, BB5 5PG | 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.
Elected local representatives for BB5 5JB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Miles Parkinson
Clayton-le-Moors - Elected 7 May 2026
Sarah Smith
Hyndburn - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BB5 5JB records about 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around BB5 5JB in Clayton-le-Moors & Huncoat is £153,000 (about £160 per square foot) based on 53 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to BB5 5JB, including Clayton-le-Moors All Saints' Church of England Primary School (Good), Clayton-le-Moors Mount Pleasant Primary School (Requires improvement) and Park View. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BB5 5JB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,743 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 5JB is Sarah Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Miles Parkinson (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.