Postcode Analysis Hyndburn, North West

BB5 0BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BB5 0BP.

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Population

389

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 29,900 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BB5 0BP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

48% of BB5 0BP's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Average age 30 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BB5 0BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Alleytroyds in Accrington. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Church ward and the Hyndburn constituency.

The people who live in BB5 0BP are typical of 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, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hyndburn.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 93 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 0BP are sourced from Output Area E00181548 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB5 0BP. The average age is 29.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British45.9%
Asian / British Asian47.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around BB5 0BP is above average at 93 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.

Violence and sexual offences202
Anti-social behaviour151
Shoplifting62
Criminal damage and arson31
Public order30

school Local Schools

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Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church

Requires Improvement204 pupils0.3 km
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Oswaldtwistle School

Good63 pupils0.5 km
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Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Good152 pupils0.5 km
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Fairfield Nursery School

Outstanding76 pupils0.6 km
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Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School

Good391 pupils0.7 km
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Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School

Good462 pupils0.7 km
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Rhyddings

Requires Improvement0.7 km
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St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle

Good261 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Mace Convenience Store0.4 km
  • Ossy General Store0.5 km
  • Dill Hall Superstore0.9 km
  • Cohens T/A Eccles Chemist0.5 km
  • Spring Hill Convenience Store- Open All Hours0.5 km
  • + 22 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • 'Oswaldtwistle Social Club'0.9 km
  • Tiger Lounge0.5 km
  • Tinker & Budget1.0 km
  • Thorn Inn0.8 km
  • The Civic Arts Centre & Theatre (Wet Sales)0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • KFC0.7 km
  • Rhyddings Business Enterprise School0.7 km
  • Monte Cristo0.4 km
  • Coach House @ Rhyddings Park1.0 km
  • Hyndburn Leisure Cafe0.4 km
  • + 11 more
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Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Perfect Plaice0.7 km
  • Kwong Ming0.3 km
  • Sahad Sweet Centre and Kebab House1.0 km
  • Simply Indian Takeaway0.8 km
  • Tasty Grill0.3 km
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lidl UK GMBH0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Church & Oswaldtwistle0.2 km
  • Accrington1.2 km
  • Rishton2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Newark Street0.1 km
  • Oakbank Drive0.2 km
  • Church & Oswaldtwistle Rail Station0.2 km
  • Kirk House0.2 km
  • Alleytroyds0.2 km