Postcode Analysis Hyndburn, North West

BB5 0BT House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 0BT 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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2/10
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7/10
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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

BB5 0BT has a highly multicultural community character — 48% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 30 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community. Property prices are trending up 21.2% year-on-year.

home £128,375 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BB5 0BT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Alleytroyds in Accrington. Administratively it sits within Church ward and the Hyndburn constituency.

BB5 0BT 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £128k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 21.2% year-on-year. 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 0BT 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 0BT. 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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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 128,375

6 sales · Mean £ 134,458

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

Crime around BB5 0BT is moderate at 80 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 offences208
Anti-social behaviour137
Shoplifting62
Criminal damage and arson31
Public order31

school Local Schools

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Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church

Requires Improvement204 pupils0.2 km
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Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School

Good462 pupils0.6 km
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Oswaldtwistle School

Good63 pupils0.6 km
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Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Good152 pupils0.6 km
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Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School

Good391 pupils0.7 km
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Fairfield Nursery School

Outstanding76 pupils0.7 km
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St Nicholas Church of England Primary School

Good197 pupils0.8 km
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Rhyddings

Requires Improvement0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Spring Hill Convenience Store- Open All Hours0.6 km
  • Arif Grocers0.5 km
  • Thrifty's0.7 km
  • GKFF Ltd0.9 km
  • The Deli0.5 km
  • + 25 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Naafiah0.6 km
  • Allens Fried Chicken0.8 km
  • Lin Spot0.8 km
  • Azad Takeaway0.6 km
  • Eastern Promise0.6 km
  • + 21 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Village Pizzeria Restaurant & The Dessert Factory0.2 km
  • Al - Hamza0.9 km
  • The Pavillion Restaurant0.5 km
  • Cafe Nova0.5 km
  • Mr Gatty's Tea Room0.6 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The George - Wet Sales Only0.9 km
  • The Civic Arts Centre & Theatre (Wet Sales)0.9 km
  • Thorn Inn0.7 km
  • Tiger Lounge0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl UK GMBH0.5 km
  • N.H. Foods Ltd1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Church & Oswaldtwistle0.3 km
  • Accrington1.1 km
  • Rishton2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Newark Street0.0 km
  • Acorn0.1 km
  • Oakbank Drive0.1 km
  • Acorn0.2 km
  • Kirk House0.2 km