BB5 0AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Broadfield in Accrington. Administratively it sits within Church ward and the Hyndburn constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BB5 0AR is many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hyndburn. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for BB5 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00127103 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BB5 0AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BB5 0AR.
375
32
£ 29,900 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB5 0AR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 53% of tenure in BB5 0AR — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB5 0AR. The average age is 32.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BB5 0AR is moderate at 64 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School
Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church
Fairfield Nursery School
Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School
Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
59 nearby- Mace Convenience Store0.6 km
- Dill Hall Superstore0.9 km
- Holland & Barrett0.9 km
- Just Drinks0.9 km
- Mannings Confectioners1.0 km
- + 54 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- KFC0.5 km
- Costa0.9 km
- Monte Cristo0.7 km
- Trickett Ices0.9 km
- Hyndburn Leisure Cafe0.7 km
- + 33 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Parmos0.8 km
- York Street Chippy1.0 km
- Cafe 440.6 km
- Cocoberry Desserts0.7 km
- Dixie Chick N Hut0.9 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- 'The Commercial Hotel'0.9 km
- Globe Bowling & Billiards Club0.8 km
- The Acorn0.6 km
- Town Hall0.9 km
- Nags Head (Wet Sales Only)0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km
- N.H. Foods Ltd0.4 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Farmfoods0.7 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Pilkingtons B&B0.6 km
- Highfield House0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Accrington0.6 km
- Church & Oswaldtwistle0.9 km
- Rishton3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Lister Street0.1 km
- Craven Street0.2 km
- Craven Street0.2 km
- Lister Street0.2 km
- Princess Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BB50AR · Data under Open Government Licence