BB5 0BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Savoy Street, 0.3km from Alleytroyds in Accrington. Administratively it sits within Church ward and the Hyndburn constituency.
Within the BB5 district, this postcode is characterised by 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. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With residents averaging 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 86 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £181k. 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 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00181548 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SAVOY STREET, BB5 0BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SAVOY STREET, BB5 0BW.
389
30
£ 29,900 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB5 0BW 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.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines BB5 0BW — 48% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Average age 30 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB5 0BW. 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
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 181,445
1 sales · Mean £ 181,445
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BB5 0BW is moderate at 86 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
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church
Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Oswaldtwistle School
Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School
Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School
Fairfield Nursery School
Rhyddings
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Mace Convenience Store0.4 km
- Ossy General Store0.6 km
- Dill Hall Superstore0.8 km
- Cohens T/A Eccles Chemist0.6 km
- Spring Hill Convenience Store- Open All Hours0.5 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- 'Oswaldtwistle Social Club'0.9 km
- Tiger Lounge0.6 km
- Thorn Inn0.8 km
- The George - Wet Sales Only0.9 km
- The Civic Arts Centre & Theatre (Wet Sales)0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- KFC0.6 km
- Rhyddings Business Enterprise School0.8 km
- Monte Cristo0.4 km
- Hyndburn Leisure Cafe0.4 km
- 'The Hungry Tackler Ltd'0.5 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Perfect Plaice0.8 km
- Cocoberry Desserts1.0 km
- Kwong Ming0.2 km
- Sahad Sweet Centre and Kebab House0.9 km
- Simply Indian Takeaway0.9 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- N.H. Foods Ltd0.9 km
- Lidl UK GMBH0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Church & Oswaldtwistle0.3 km
- Accrington1.1 km
- Rishton2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Newark Street0.1 km
- Acorn0.1 km
- Oakbank Drive0.2 km
- Acorn0.2 km
- Kirk House0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BB50BW · Data under Open Government Licence