BB5 0DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Broadfield in Accrington. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Hyndburn constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BB5 0DA 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. 33% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hyndburn. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 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 0DA are sourced from Output Area E00127094 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BB5 0DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BB5 0DA.
398
32
£ 29,900 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB5 0DA 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
76% of BB5 0DA's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Average age 32 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB5 0DA. The average age is 32.3. 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 0DA is moderate at 65 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
Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
66 nearby- Mace Convenience Store0.7 km
- Dill Hall Superstore0.9 km
- Holland & Barrett0.9 km
- Just Drinks0.9 km
- Mannings Confectioners0.9 km
- + 61 more
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- KFC0.6 km
- Costa0.9 km
- Monte Cristo0.7 km
- Trickett Ices0.9 km
- Hyndburn Leisure Cafe0.7 km
- + 37 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Broadway1.0 km
- 'The Commercial Hotel'0.9 km
- Globe Bowling & Billiards Club0.8 km
- The Acorn0.6 km
- The Brooks Club Ltd (Wet Sales)1.0 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
50 nearby- Akash Accrington0.9 km
- Cinnamon Spice0.9 km
- Express Food House Ltd t/a Chicken Inn0.9 km
- High Joy's Thai Takeaway Ltd1.0 km
- Parmos0.7 km
- + 45 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km
- N.H. Foods Ltd0.4 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Farmfoods0.6 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Pilkingtons B&B0.5 km
- Highfield House0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Accrington0.5 km
- Church & Oswaldtwistle0.9 km
- Huncoat3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Lister Street0.1 km
- Lister Street0.1 km
- Willows Lane0.2 km
- Craven Street0.2 km
- Craven Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BB50DA · Data under Open Government Licence