Postcode BB5 6HJ 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 104.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Accrington North East is £36,818 per year. The nearest station is Huncoat located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Accrington North East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,816 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Accrington North East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 104.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 76.6% 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.
The average income per household in Accrington North East is £36,818 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 169 ft away from BB5 6HJ.
Accrington North East near BB5 6HJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Huncoat located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Huncoat | N/A | Walking directions to Huncoat |
Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £168,000 in Huncoat area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £359,950.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £266,250 |
| Flats | 4 | £71,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £166,000 |
| Terraced | 13 | £120,000 |
10 year median price trend in Huncoat
In the BB5 6HJ postcode area, located within Accrington North East, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.