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BB5 9GH

Barnfield

Hyndburn

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Detailed insights for BB5 9GH

Overview

Postcode BB5 9GH is located in an urban city, within the Barnfield ward of Hyndburn in the North West region, and forms part of the Accrington South East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 356.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Accrington South East is £43,179 per year. The nearest station is Accrington, about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
357
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
17%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Accrington South East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 241 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Accrington South East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 356.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17%

Approximately 17.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Accrington South East is £43,179 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 155 ft away from BB5 9GH.

Flood risk

N/A

Accrington South East near BB5 9GH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Accrington located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BB5 9GH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Accrington

N/A

Walking directions to Accrington

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
246
Population density
1,356.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
176.95(+374%)
Anti-social behaviour
159.49(+789%)
Public order
33.18(+228%)
Criminal damage and arson
32.01(+256%)
Drugs
29.1(+646%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
188
76.73%
Other White
20
8.16%
Pakistani
13
5.31%
Other
7
2.86%
Chinese
5
2.04%
Total population: 245

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
63
27.16%
No qualifications
45
19.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
18.97%
Level 3 (A level)
32
13.79%
Apprenticeship
23
9.91%
Total 16+ residents: 232

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
124
70.45%
Other social rented
26
14.77%
Owns outright
12
6.82%
Other forms of private rent
6
3.41%
Owns with a mortgage
4
2.27%
Total households: 176

Property prices in Barnfield

Median price£179,500
Price per sq ft£148
Sales (last 12 months)28
Typical range (middle 50%)£83K – £254K

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £179,500 (about £148 per square foot) in Barnfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £330,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barnfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£285,000£251
Semi-Detached7£215,000£260
Terraced15£85,000£104

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Barnfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barnfield.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£177,000£125,000£57,000
2017£195,000£145,000£47,000
2018£195,000£124,950£54,995
2019£209,500£168,000£59,998
2020£190,000£151,000£83,000
2021£242,500£165,000£85,000
2022£248,725£201,000£101,000
2023£252,500£205,000£85,000
2024£230,000£172,750£83,750
2025£295,000£210,000£99,950
2026£275,000£211,250£75,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barnfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barnfield.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179£159£66
2017£151£145£54
2018£172£135£60
2019£182£189£76
2020£175£189£85
2021£216£165£86
2022£233£209£105
2023£230£230£100
2024£246£175£96
2025£234£250£102
2026£258£194£94
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barnfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB5 9GH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB5 9GH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Jul 20257, Stanley Street, Accrington, BB5 6PRTerracedLeasehold£45,000
19 Dec 20255, Abbey Street, Accrington, BB5 1ENTerracedLeasehold£75,000
17 Dec 20253, Abbey Street, Accrington, BB5 1ENTerracedLeasehold£81,000
27 Oct 202532 - 34, Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1HDOtherLeasehold£259,000
19 Mar 20256, Bridge Street, Accrington, BB5 1HLOtherFreehold£45,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB5 9GH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryAccrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryAccrington Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryAccrington Benjamin Hargreaves Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Special Measures

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB5 9GH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB5 9GH
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 miTesco Express105 Abbey Street, Accrington, BB5 1EHWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miAldiArgyle Street, Accrington, BB5 1DAWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miLondisArgyle Street, Hyndburn, BB5 1DAWalking directions to Londis

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 9GH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Clare Elizabeth McKenna

Barnfield - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Sarah Smith

Hyndburn - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictHyndburnE07000120
Parliamentary ConstituencyHyndburnE14001299
WardBarnfieldE05005207
ParishHyndburn, unparished areaE43000096
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Accrington South EastE02005219
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hyndburn 008BE01025036
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced2025-09-01

Frequently asked questions about BB5 9GH

Is BB5 9GH (Accrington South East) safe?

The area around BB5 9GH records about 357 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near BB5 9GH?

The median sale price around BB5 9GH in Accrington South East is £179,500 (about £148 per square foot) based on 28 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB5 9GH?

There are 13 schools close to BB5 9GH, including Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School (Good), Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary School and Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School (Special Measures). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BB5 9GH?

The closest station to BB5 9GH is Accrington, about 469 m away.

How deprived is the area around BB5 9GH?

BB5 9GH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 241 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BB5 9GH (Accrington South East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hyndburn covering BB5 9GH is Sarah Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Clare Elizabeth McKenna (Labour Party).

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.