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BB5 6HA

Burnley Road

Huncoat

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Detailed insights for BB5 6HA

Overview

Postcode BB5 6HA is located in an urban city, within the Huncoat ward of Hyndburn in the North West region, and forms part of the Accrington North East area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 31.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% below 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 Huncoat, about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Accrington North East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,753 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Accrington North East has a low crime rate, with approximately 31.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

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.

Income level

2/10

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

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 25 ft away from BB5 6HA.

Flood risk

No risk

Accrington North East near BB5 6HA 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BB5 6HA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Huncoat

N/A

Walking directions to Huncoat
0.8 mi

Accrington

N/A

Walking directions to Accrington

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
282
Population density
2,491.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
16.46(-8%)
Violence and sexual offences
10.53(-72%)
Vehicle crime
10.53(+76%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.63(-71%)
Other crime
2.63(+6%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
258
91.17%
Pakistani
16
5.65%
Irish
4
1.41%
Indian
3
1.06%
Other White
2
0.71%
Total population: 283

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
76
29.92%
Level 3 (A level)
47
18.5%
No qualifications
41
16.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
15.75%
Apprenticeship
30
11.81%
Total 16+ residents: 254

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
67
54.92%
Owns with a mortgage
46
37.7%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
2.46%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Huncoat

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£227
Sales (last 12 months)68
Typical range (middle 50%)£137K – £265K

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £227 per square foot) in Huncoat area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Huncoat over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£270,000£254
Semi-Detached29£176,500£229
Terraced14£123,000£133
Flats4£77,000£111

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Huncoat

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Huncoat.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£172,500£129,000£89,975
2017£197,475£79,000£122,500£92,500
2018£200,000£78,125£146,000£83,500
2019£222,475£55,000£160,000£106,250
2020£233,375£69,000£146,000£97,250
2021£243,000£57,500£163,500£91,000
2022£228,000£92,500£170,000£110,000
2023£211,500£55,000£172,500£107,000
2024£250,000£170,000£124,225
2025£280,000£73,500£179,000£123,000
2026£265,000£100,000£155,000£110,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Huncoat.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Huncoat.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£165£136£102
2017£162£105£140£86
2018£184£119£172£102
2019£206£76£168£100
2020£191£96£157£109
2021£191£79£171£103
2022£206£123£197£123
2023£213£73£194£121
2024£224£194£136
2025£260£100£228£131
2026£237£163£200£140
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Huncoat.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB5 6HA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB5 6HA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Jun 2025236, Burnley Road, Accrington, BB5 6HDTerracedLeasehold£125,000
08 Apr 20263, Sawley Avenue, Accrington, BB5 6HESemi-DetachedLeasehold£170,000
17 Oct 202517, Balmoral Road, Accrington, BB5 6DBSemi-DetachedLeasehold£130,000
28 Jul 20256, Balmoral Road, Accrington, BB5 6DBSemi-DetachedLeasehold£135,000
25 Jul 202551, Balmoral Road, Accrington, BB5 6DBTerracedLeasehold£210,000

Schools

In the BB5 6HA postcode area, located within Accrington North East, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB5 6HA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryAccrington Peel Park Primary SchoolFoundation school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryAccrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

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

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB5 6HA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB5 6HA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSpar144 Burnley Road, Accrington, BB5 6DWWalking directions to Spar

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

Local councillors

Anthony David Mitchell

Huncoat - 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
WardHuncoatE05005212
ParishHyndburn, unparished areaE43000096
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Accrington North EastE02005215
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hyndburn 004BE01025052
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BB5 6HA

Is BB5 6HA (Accrington North East) safe?

The area around BB5 6HA records about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 6HA?

The median sale price around BB5 6HA in Accrington North East is £180,000 (about £227 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB5 6HA?

There are 9 schools close to BB5 6HA, including Accrington Peel Park Primary School (Outstanding), Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School (Good) 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 6HA?

The closest station to BB5 6HA is Huncoat, about 1,266 m away.

How deprived is the area around BB5 6HA?

BB5 6HA scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,753 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Hyndburn covering BB5 6HA is Sarah Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Anthony David Mitchell (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.