BB5 0DW is an up-and-coming urban area on St James Court East, 0.1km from Scaitcliffe in Accrington. Administratively it sits within Spring Hill ward and the Hyndburn constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BB5 0DW offers 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 mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. With residents averaging 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 high (168 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 0DW are sourced from Output Area E00127300 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST JAMES COURT EAST, BB5 0DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JAMES COURT EAST, BB5 0DW.
349
30
£ 29,900 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB5 0DW 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
Cultural diversity defines BB5 0DW — 73% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB5 0DW. The average age is 30.3. 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 rates near BB5 0DW are high at 168 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 Woodnook Primary School
Lee Royd Nursery School
Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School
Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn
Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School
Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School
Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
64 nearby- Burnley Road Newsagent and Off Licence1.0 km
- Fern Gore News & Convenience Store0.9 km
- GKFF Ltd0.4 km
- Scaitcliffe Post Office0.3 km
- Y & M Newsagents0.4 km
- + 59 more
Restaurant, Cafe
45 nearby- The Jump Works0.9 km
- Al - Hamza0.9 km
- Cafe 880.5 km
- New Dixi World Ltd0.5 km
- Space 2 Make0.4 km
- + 40 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Grants Bar0.6 km
- 'The Commercial Hotel'0.4 km
- The Queens Hotel0.6 km
- John's Snooker and Pool Club0.6 km
- The Acorn0.8 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
47 nearby- Jaffa's0.4 km
- Naafiah0.7 km
- New Jump Works Take Away @ Jumpworks0.9 km
- Santa's0.6 km
- Allens Fried Chicken0.5 km
- + 42 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.7 km
- N.H. Foods Ltd0.3 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- The Food Warehouse0.7 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Highfield House0.4 km
- Pilkingtons B&B0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Accrington0.4 km
- Church & Oswaldtwistle1.5 km
- Huncoat2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Scaitcliffe House0.0 km
- Brown Street0.1 km
- Brown Street0.1 km
- Rose Street0.2 km
- Inspire0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BB50DW · Data under Open Government Licence