Postcode BB5 6PH is located in an urban city, within the Peel 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 206.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× 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 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Accrington North East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,439 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Accrington North East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 206.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 321 ft away from BB5 6PH.
Accrington North East near BB5 6PH 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Accrington | N/A | Walking directions to Accrington |
Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £100,500 (about £115 per square foot) in Peel area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £175,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £135,000 | £149 |
| Terraced | 49 | £100,000 | £115 |
Sale price
| Year | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £78,000 | £74,000 |
| 2017 | £104,950 | £59,500 |
| 2018 | £126,000 | £62,500 |
| 2019 | £100,000 | £65,000 |
| 2020 | £123,000 | £62,000 |
| 2021 | £120,250 | £75,000 |
| 2022 | £130,500 | £83,475 |
| 2023 | £126,250 | £86,000 |
| 2024 | £126,500 | £83,999 |
| 2025 | £147,500 | £89,250 |
| 2026 | — | £107,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £75 | £72 |
| 2017 | £110 | £64 |
| 2018 | £117 | £68 |
| 2019 | £128 | £74 |
| 2020 | £123 | £73 |
| 2021 | £115 | £86 |
| 2022 | £162 | £93 |
| 2023 | £143 | £99 |
| 2024 | £181 | £97 |
| 2025 | £173 | £106 |
| 2026 | — | £125 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB5 6PH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar 2026 | 78, Stanley Street, Accrington, BB5 6PQ | Terraced | Leasehold | £82,000 | |
| 01 Jul 2025 | 60A, Stanley Street, Accrington, BB5 6PQ | Terraced | Leasehold | £85,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2025 | 91, Stanley Street, Accrington, BB5 6PQ | Terraced | Leasehold | £51,500 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 59, Stanley Street, Accrington, BB5 6PQ | Terraced | Leasehold | £55,000 | |
| 10 Feb 2025 | 98, Stanley Street, Accrington, BB5 6PQ | Terraced | Freehold | £74,000 |
In the BB5 6PH postcode area, located within Accrington North East, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB5 6PH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Food Warehouse | Park Street, Hyndburn, BB5 6SF | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.2 mi | Emporium | Abbey Street, Accrington, BB5 1AD | Walking directions to Emporium |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 144 Burnley Road, Accrington, BB5 6DW | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 105 Abbey Street, Accrington, BB5 1EH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Argyle Street, Accrington, BB5 1DA | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 6PH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ashley Joynes
Peel - Elected 7 May 2026
Sarah Smith
Hyndburn - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BB5 6PH records about 207 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 6PH in Accrington North East is £100,500 (about £115 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to BB5 6PH, including Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School (Good), Accrington Peel Park Primary School (Outstanding) and Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BB5 6PH is Accrington, about 739 m away.
BB5 6PH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,439 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 6PH is Sarah Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ashley Joynes (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.