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BB5 6AJ

Foster Street

Peel

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Overview

Postcode BB5 6AJ is located in an urban city, within the Peel ward of Hyndburn in the North West region, and forms part of the Accrington North East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 144.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Accrington North East is £36,818 per year. The nearest station is Accrington, about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
144
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
4.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Accrington North East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,120 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Accrington North East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 144.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.6%

Approximately 4.6% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Accrington North East is £36,818 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 250 ft away from BB5 6AJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Accrington North East near BB5 6AJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Accrington located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BB5 6AJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Accrington

N/A

Walking directions to Accrington

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
209
Population density
8,442.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
73.25(+96%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.27(+91%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.15(+102%)
Vehicle crime
17.47(+192%)
Burglary
11.42(+106%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
186
89.86%
Other White
11
5.31%
Pakistani
10
4.83%
Total population: 207

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
45
28.12%
Level 4+ (Degree)
37
23.12%
Level 3 (A level)
24
15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
14.37%
Apprenticeship
13
8.12%
Total 16+ residents: 160

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
47
43.52%
Owns with a mortgage
27
25%
Owns outright
25
23.15%
Other social rented
4
3.7%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.7%
Total households: 108

Property prices in Peel

Median price£100,500
Price per sq ft£115
Sales (last 12 months)50
Typical range (middle 50%)£78K – £129K

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £100,500 (about £115 per square foot) in Peel area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £175,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Peel over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£135,000£149
Terraced49£100,000£115

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Peel

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Peel.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£78,000£74,000
2017£104,950£59,500
2018£126,000£62,500
2019£100,000£65,000
2020£123,000£62,000
2021£120,250£75,000
2022£130,500£83,475
2023£126,250£86,000
2024£126,500£83,999
2025£147,500£89,250
2026£107,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Peel.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Peel.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£75£72
2017£110£64
2018£117£68
2019£128£74
2020£123£73
2021£115£86
2022£162£93
2023£143£99
2024£181£97
2025£173£106
2026£125
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Peel.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Peel in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB5 6AJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB5 6AJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Jan 202625, William Street, Accrington, BB5 6DTTerracedLeasehold£60,000
21 Mar 202531, William Street, Accrington, BB5 6DTTerracedLeasehold£66,250
17 Apr 202574, Annie Street, Accrington, BB5 6AQTerracedLeasehold£103,000
13 Jun 202513, Robert Street, Accrington, BB5 6DYTerracedLeasehold£87,000
22 May 202549, Robert Street, Accrington, BB5 6DYTerracedLeasehold£80,000

Schools

In the BB5 6AJ postcode area, located within Accrington North East, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB5 6AJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryAccrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryAccrington Peel Park Primary SchoolFoundation school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryAccrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB5 6AJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB5 6AJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSpar144 Burnley Road, Accrington, BB5 6DWWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miEmporiumAbbey Street, Accrington, BB5 1ADWalking directions to Emporium
0.4 miAldiArgyle Street, Accrington, BB5 1DAWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miThe Food WarehousePark Street, Hyndburn, BB5 6SFWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.4 miLondisArgyle Street, Hyndburn, BB5 1DAWalking directions to Londis

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Hyndburn district (2025-26).

Band A£1,587
Band B£1,851
Band C£2,116
Band D£2,380
Band E£2,909
Band F£3,438
Band G£3,967
Band H£4,760

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 6AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ashley Joynes

Peel - 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
WardPeelE05005217
ParishHyndburn, unparished areaE43000096
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Accrington North EastE02005215
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hyndburn 004FE01025067
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BB5 6AJ

Is BB5 6AJ (Accrington North East) safe?

The area around BB5 6AJ records about 144 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near BB5 6AJ?

The median sale price around BB5 6AJ in Accrington North East is £100,500 (about £115 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB5 6AJ?

There are 11 schools close to BB5 6AJ, including Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School (Good), Accrington Peel Park Primary School (Outstanding) and Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BB5 6AJ?

The closest station to BB5 6AJ is Accrington, about 886 m away.

How deprived is the area around BB5 6AJ?

BB5 6AJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,120 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BB5 6AJ (Accrington North East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hyndburn covering BB5 6AJ is Sarah Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ashley Joynes (Reform UK).

Data Sources

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.