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BB5 6PX

Water Street

Peel

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Detailed insights for BB5 6PX

Overview

Postcode BB5 6PX 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 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
207
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
53.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Accrington North East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 206.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

53.1%

Approximately 53.1% 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 116 ft away from BB5 6PX.

Flood risk

Low

Accrington North East near BB5 6PX has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Accrington located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BB5 6PX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Accrington

N/A

Walking directions to Accrington

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
195
Population density
4,936.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
99.81(+168%)
Anti-social behaviour
64.62(+260%)
Shoplifting
35.19(+509%)
Criminal damage and arson
22.39(+149%)
Other theft
19.19(+191%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
162
83.51%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
3.09%
Irish
6
3.09%
Pakistani
5
2.58%
Other White
4
2.06%
Total population: 194

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
49
27.68%
Level 4+ (Degree)
40
22.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
14.69%
Level 3 (A level)
23
12.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
9.04%
Total 16+ residents: 177

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
70
47.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
52
35.37%
Owns outright
12
8.16%
Social rents from council
8
5.44%
Owns with a mortgage
3
2.04%
Total households: 147

Property prices in Peel

Median price£100,500
Price per sq ft£115
Sales (last 12 months)50
Typical range (middle 50%)£78K – £129K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Peel over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£135,000£149
Terraced49£100,000£115

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Peel

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Peel.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Peel.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Peel.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Peel.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB5 6PX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB5 6PX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Oct 202518, Water Street, Accrington, BB5 6PXTerracedFreehold£132,000
18 Jul 20257, Stanley Street, Accrington, BB5 6PRTerracedLeasehold£45,000
30 Apr 2026104, Avenue Parade, Accrington, BB5 6PJTerracedLeasehold£119,000
18 Jul 202520, Avenue Parade, Accrington, BB5 6PJTerracedLeasehold£105,000
19 Dec 20255, Abbey Street, Accrington, BB5 1ENTerracedLeasehold£75,000

Schools

In the BB5 6PX postcode area, located within Accrington North East, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB5 6PX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryAccrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryAccrington Peel Park Primary SchoolFoundation school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryAccrington Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB5 6PX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB5 6PX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miEmporiumAbbey Street, Accrington, BB5 1ADWalking directions to Emporium
0.1 miThe Food WarehousePark Street, Hyndburn, BB5 6SFWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.2 miSpar144 Burnley Road, Accrington, BB5 6DWWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miTesco Express105 Abbey Street, Accrington, BB5 1EHWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miAldiArgyle Street, Accrington, BB5 1DAWalking directions to Aldi

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

Local councillors

Ashley Joynes

Peel - 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
WardPeelE05005217
ParishHyndburn, unparished areaE43000096
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Accrington North EastE02005215
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hyndburn 004GE01025068
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BB5 6PX

Is BB5 6PX (Accrington North East) safe?

The area around BB5 6PX 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.

What is the average house price near BB5 6PX?

The median sale price around BB5 6PX in Accrington North East is £100,500 (about £115 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB5 6PX?

There are 13 schools close to BB5 6PX, 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.

What is the nearest station to BB5 6PX?

The closest station to BB5 6PX is Accrington, about 566 m away.

How deprived is the area around BB5 6PX?

BB5 6PX 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).

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

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