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BB5 6LQ

Bank Terrace

Huncoat

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Detailed insights for BB5 6LQ

Overview

Postcode BB5 6LQ is located in an urban city, within the Huncoat ward of Hyndburn in the North West region, and forms part of the Clayton-le-Moors & Huncoat area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 52.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below 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 nearest station is Huncoat, about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
12.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Clayton-le-Moors & Huncoat has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,746 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Clayton-le-Moors & Huncoat has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.4%

Approximately 12.4% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 141 ft away from BB5 6LQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Clayton-le-Moors & Huncoat near BB5 6LQ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BB5 6LQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Huncoat

N/A

Walking directions to Huncoat

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
279
Population density
1,600.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
31.35(+75%)
Violence and sexual offences
28.09(-25%)
Other theft
7.18(+9%)
Vehicle crime
5.23(-13%)
Public order
3.27(-68%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
268
96.4%
Other White
4
1.44%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.08%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.72%
Chinese
1
0.36%
Total population: 278

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
55
24.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
20.09%
Level 3 (A level)
42
18.34%
No qualifications
39
17.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
8.73%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
50
38.76%
Owns outright
40
31.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
17.05%
Other social rented
9
6.98%
Social rents from council
7
5.43%
Total households: 129

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 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB5 6LQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB5 6LQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Feb 2025Apartment 3, 1, Higher Gate, Accrington, BB5 6LHSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
12 Dec 20258, Vale Court, Accrington, BB5 6XESemi-DetachedFreehold£212,500
07 Feb 202515, Burnley Lane, Accrington, BB5 6LJSemi-DetachedFreehold£159,950
19 Sept 202514, Highergate Close, Accrington, BB5 6LXSemi-DetachedLeasehold£197,500
28 Feb 202522, Highergate Close, Accrington, BB5 6LXSemi-DetachedLeasehold£178,000

Schools

In the BB5 6LQ postcode area, located within Clayton-le-Moors & Huncoat, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB5 6LQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryAccrington Huncoat Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 6LQ, 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)Clayton-le-Moors & HuncoatE02005213
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hyndburn 002GE01025053
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BB5 6LQ

Is BB5 6LQ (Clayton-le-Moors & Huncoat) safe?

The area around BB5 6LQ records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near BB5 6LQ?

The median sale price around BB5 6LQ in Clayton-le-Moors & Huncoat is £180,000 (about £227 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB5 6LQ?

There is 1 school close to BB5 6LQ, including Accrington Huncoat Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BB5 6LQ?

The closest station to BB5 6LQ is Huncoat, about 633 m away.

How deprived is the area around BB5 6LQ?

BB5 6LQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,746 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BB5 6LQ (Clayton-le-Moors & Huncoat) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hyndburn covering BB5 6LQ 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.