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BB5 5QH

Sparth Avenue

Clayton-le-Moors

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Detailed insights for BB5 5QH

Overview

Postcode BB5 5QH is located in an urban city, within the Clayton-le-Moors area of Hyndburn in the North West region, and forms part of the Clayton-le-Moors & Huncoat area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 148.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 median sale price in Clayton-le-Moors is £130,000 (around £148 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £89,988 and £185,000. The nearest station is Huncoat, about 1.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Mercer Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
148
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
14.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Clayton-le-Moors & Huncoat has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,327 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Clayton-le-Moors & Huncoat has a very high crime rate, with approximately 148.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.8%

Approximately 14.8% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Clayton-le-Moors & Huncoat is £42,394 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 318 ft away from BB5 5QH.

Flood risk

No risk

Clayton-le-Moors & Huncoat near BB5 5QH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Huncoat located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BB5 5QH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMercer ParkMediumWalking directions to Mercer Park

Area Profile

Population
253
Population density
8,576.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
93.75(+422%)
Violence and sexual offences
91.76(+146%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.97(+33%)
Other theft
11.3(+71%)
Public order
9.31(-8%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
245
96.84%
Other Asian
2
0.79%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.79%
Irish
2
0.79%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.4%
Total population: 253

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
46
23.35%
Level 4+ (Degree)
44
22.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
15.23%
Level 3 (A level)
28
14.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
12.69%
Total 16+ residents: 197

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
38
33.04%
Owns with a mortgage
29
25.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
23.48%
Social rents from council
10
8.7%
Other social rented
7
6.09%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Clayton-le-Moors

Median price: £130,000
Price per sq ft: £148
Sales (last 12 months): 56
Typical range (middle 50%): £90K – £185K

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 (about £148 per square foot) in Clayton-le-Moors area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £375,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Clayton-le-Moors over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£276,250£222
Semi-Detached16£180,500£223
Flats1£122,000£162
Terraced31£90,000£116

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Clayton-le-Moors

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clayton-le-Moors.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£92,000
2026£275,500£122,000£180,000£90,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clayton-le-Moors.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clayton-le-Moors.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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—£216£118
2026£221£162£238£119
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clayton-le-Moors.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Clayton-le-Moors in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB5 5QH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB5 5QH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Jan 202650, Sparth Avenue, Accrington, BB5 5QHTerracedLeasehold£100,000
09 Jan 202671, Sparth Avenue, Accrington, BB5 5QHTerracedFreehold£113,000
26 Jun 202524, Owen Court, Accrington, BB5 5QSSemi-DetachedFreehold£153,000
21 May 20257, Owen Court, Accrington, BB5 5QSSemi-DetachedLeasehold£145,000
12 May 20254, Owen Court, Accrington, BB5 5QSTerracedLeasehold£70,500

Schools

In the BB5 5QH postcode area, located within Clayton-le-Moors & Huncoat, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for BB5 5QH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miNot applicablePark ViewOther independent special school
0.2 miPrimaryClayton-le-Moors All Saints' Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.2 miPrimarySt Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clayton-le-MoorsVoluntary aided school

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BB5 5QH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB5 5QH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondisAlma Street, Hyndburn, BB5 5PGWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miSparBarnes Square, Hyndburn, BB5 5NXWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miCo-op Food19-21 Pickup Street, Clayton-le-Moors, Accrington, BB5 5NSWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Hyndburn district.

Band A£1,644
Band B£1,918
Band C£2,192
Band D£2,466
Band E£3,014
Band F£3,562
Band G£4,110
Band H£4,932

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BB5 5QH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Miles Parkinson

Clayton-le-Moors - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Sarah Smith

Hyndburn - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictHyndburnE07000120
Parliamentary ConstituencyHyndburnE14001299
WardClayton-le-MoorsE05005211
ParishHyndburn, unparished areaE43000096
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Clayton-le-Moors & HuncoatE02005213
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hyndburn 002EE01025049
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BB5 5QH

Is BB5 5QH (Clayton-le-Moors & Huncoat) safe?

The area around BB5 5QH records about 148 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near BB5 5QH?

The median sale price around BB5 5QH in Clayton-le-Moors is £130,000 (about £148 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB5 5QH?

There are 6 schools close to BB5 5QH, including Park View (Good), Clayton-le-Moors All Saints' Church of England Primary School (Good) and St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clayton-le-Moors (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around BB5 5QH?

BB5 5QH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,327 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BB5 5QH (Clayton-le-Moors & Huncoat) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hyndburn covering BB5 5QH is Sarah Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Miles Parkinson (Reform UK).