BB5 0EE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cravenwood Close, 0.3km from Broadfield in Accrington. Administratively it sits within Spring Hill ward and the Hyndburn constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BB5 0EE offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hyndburn.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £135k, 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 0EE are sourced from Output Area E00127304 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRAVENWOOD CLOSE, BB5 0EE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRAVENWOOD CLOSE, BB5 0EE.
565
31
£ 29,900 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB5 0EE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
BB5 0EE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 31, 49% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (31) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB5 0EE. The average age is 31.0. 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
Detached
£ 135,500
1 sales · Mean £ 135,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BB5 0EE is moderate at 68 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
Fairfield Nursery School
Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Oswaldtwistle School
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle
Rhyddings
Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church
Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Cohens T/A Eccles Chemist0.4 km
- Abduls Mini Market0.8 km
- Cohens Chemist0.9 km
- The Pantry Convenience Store0.9 km
- Acorn Pharmacy0.5 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Bay Horse Hotel0.9 km
- Tiger Lounge0.4 km
- Globe Bowling & Billiards Club1.0 km
- Tinker & Budget0.8 km
- Heys Inn1.0 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Hyndburn Leisure Cafe0.7 km
- 'The Hungry Tackler Ltd'0.3 km
- Cafe Nova0.3 km
- Mr Gatty's Tea Room1.0 km
- Royal Phoenix0.4 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Lidl UK GMBH0.9 km
- N.H. Foods Ltd1.0 km
- Heron Foods1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Don Pablo's0.4 km
- Ossy Sandwich Shop0.7 km
- Smashburger Delivery Co0.7 km
- Taste of Italy0.7 km
- Yates Bakery0.7 km
- + 27 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Church & Oswaldtwistle0.4 km
- Accrington1.2 km
- Rishton2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Pickup Street0.1 km
- Spring Street0.1 km
- Moscow Mill Street0.1 km
- Moscow Mill Street0.1 km
- Spring Hill Club0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BB50EE · Data under Open Government Licence