BB5 0DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Blackburn Road, 0.3km from Alleytroyds in Accrington. Administratively it sits within Church ward and the Hyndburn constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BB5 0DB 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. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 27% 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 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 0DB are sourced from Output Area E00127118 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLACKBURN ROAD, BB5 0DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKBURN ROAD, BB5 0DB.
368
30
£ 29,900 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB5 0DB 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
BB5 0DB has a highly multicultural community character — 62% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB5 0DB. The average age is 30.2. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 147,000
6 sales · Mean £ 144,250
Semi-Detached
£ 122,500
4 sales · Mean £ 124,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BB5 0DB is moderate at 83 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
Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School
Oswaldtwistle School
Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
Fairfield Nursery School
Rhyddings
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Spring Hill Convenience Store- Open All Hours0.6 km
- Arif Grocers0.6 km
- Thrifty's0.8 km
- GKFF Ltd1.0 km
- The Deli0.6 km
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Naafiah0.6 km
- Allens Fried Chicken0.8 km
- Lin Spot0.9 km
- Azad Takeaway0.6 km
- Eastern Promise0.6 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Village Pizzeria Restaurant & The Dessert Factory0.2 km
- Al - Hamza0.9 km
- The Pavillion Restaurant0.6 km
- Cafe Nova0.6 km
- Mr Gatty's Tea Room0.6 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The George - Wet Sales Only0.9 km
- The Civic Arts Centre & Theatre (Wet Sales)1.0 km
- Thorn Inn0.7 km
- Tiger Lounge0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl UK GMBH0.5 km
- N.H. Foods Ltd1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Church & Oswaldtwistle0.4 km
- Accrington1.1 km
- Rishton2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Acorn0.0 km
- Newark Street0.0 km
- Oakbank Drive0.1 km
- Acorn0.1 km
- Kirk House0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BB50DB · Data under Open Government Licence