Postcode BB5 6BQ 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 126.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Accrington North East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,961 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Accrington North East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 126.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 6BQ.
Accrington North East near BB5 6BQ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Accrington | N/A | Walking directions to Accrington |
| 0.9 mi | Huncoat | N/A | Walking directions to Huncoat |
Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 (about £146 per square foot) in Milnshaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,155 up to £325,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £216,500 | £231 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £177,500 | £211 |
| Terraced | 45 | £127,000 | £132 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £163,995 | £124,995 | £79,500 |
| 2017 | £162,995 | £120,500 | £80,000 |
| 2018 | £157,500 | £126,500 | £87,500 |
| 2019 | £176,000 | £125,000 | £92,750 |
| 2020 | £184,000 | £112,000 | £91,000 |
| 2021 | £252,495 | £150,000 | £99,850 |
| 2022 | £265,995 | £202,000 | £112,500 |
| 2023 | £173,000 | £160,000 | £110,000 |
| 2024 | £215,500 | £145,000 | £99,500 |
| 2025 | £190,000 | £171,850 | £121,000 |
| 2026 | £213,000 | £173,000 | £135,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £180 | £163 | £92 |
| 2017 | £169 | £169 | £85 |
| 2018 | £161 | £145 | £91 |
| 2019 | £216 | £158 | £98 |
| 2020 | £201 | £157 | £98 |
| 2021 | £255 | £206 | £106 |
| 2022 | £248 | £240 | £114 |
| 2023 | £168 | £207 | £106 |
| 2024 | £223 | £180 | £109 |
| 2025 | £212 | £217 | £127 |
| 2026 | £244 | £186 | £146 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB5 6BQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec 2025 | 9, Thorneyholme Road, Accrington, BB5 6BD | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £245,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2025 | 14, Clifton Avenue, Accrington, BB5 6BE | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £175,000 | |
| 11 May 2026 | 16, Cheltenham Avenue, Accrington, BB5 6BG | Terraced | Leasehold | £171,000 | |
| 02 May 2025 | 7, Cheltenham Avenue, Accrington, BB5 6BG | Terraced | Freehold | £75,000 | |
| 09 Apr 2026 | 18, Winchester Avenue, Accrington, BB5 6BP | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £155,000 |
In the BB5 6BQ postcode area, located within Accrington North East, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB5 6BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 | Emporium | Abbey Street, Accrington, BB5 1AD | Walking directions to Emporium |
| 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.
Elected local representatives for BB5 6BQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Joel Michael Tetlow
Milnshaw - Elected 7 May 2026
Sarah Smith
Hyndburn - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BB5 6BQ records about 127 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.
The median sale price around BB5 6BQ in Accrington North East is £135,000 (about £146 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to BB5 6BQ, including Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School (Good), Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Accrington Peel Park Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BB5 6BQ is Accrington, about 1,042 m away.
BB5 6BQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,961 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 6BQ is Sarah Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Joel Michael Tetlow (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.