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BB5 6LS

Station Road

Huncoat

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Detailed insights for BB5 6LS

Overview

Postcode BB5 6LS 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 0.2 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
6.3%
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

6.3%

Approximately 6.3% 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 84 ft away from BB5 6LS.

Flood risk

No risk

Clayton-le-Moors & Huncoat near BB5 6LS 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BB5 6LS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Huncoat

N/A

Walking directions to Huncoat

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
294
Population density
963 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
258
87.76%
Pakistani
25
8.5%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.7%
Other Asian
2
0.68%
Chinese
1
0.34%
Total population: 294

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
56
24.03%
No qualifications
54
23.18%
Level 3 (A level)
45
19.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
12.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
11.59%
Total 16+ residents: 233

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
45
35.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
36
28.12%
Owns with a mortgage
34
26.56%
Other social rented
6
4.69%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.91%
Total households: 128

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 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB5 6LS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB5 6LS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Aug 202552, Station Road, Accrington, BB5 6LSTerracedLeasehold£114,000
30 Jun 202548, Station Road, Accrington, BB5 6LSTerracedLeasehold£121,000
28 Nov 202510, Walter Street, Accrington, BB5 6NETerracedLeasehold£80,250
03 Jul 20255, Station Road, Accrington, BB5 6NGTerracedLeasehold£120,000
30 Jun 202545, Station Road, Accrington, BB5 6NGSemi-DetachedLeasehold£156,000

Schools

In the BB5 6LS 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 6LS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryAccrington Huncoat Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

No amenities 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 6LS, 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 6LS

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

The area around BB5 6LS 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 6LS?

The median sale price around BB5 6LS 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 6LS?

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

What is the nearest station to BB5 6LS?

The closest station to BB5 6LS is Huncoat, about 291 m away.

How deprived is the area around BB5 6LS?

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

The Member of Parliament for Hyndburn covering BB5 6LS 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.