Postcode Analysis Hyndburn, North West

BOOTH STREET, BB5 2HT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOOTH STREET, BB5 2HT.

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Population

298

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 39,000 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BB5 2HT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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9/10
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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BB5 2HT spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BB5 2HT is an up-and-coming urban area on Booth Street, 0.3km from Woodnook in Accrington. Administratively it sits within Barnfield ward and the Hyndburn constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BB5 2HT offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 125 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 2HT are sourced from Output Area E00127076 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB5 2HT. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.7%
Asian / British Asian8.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around BB5 2HT is above average at 125 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.

Violence and sexual offences231
Anti-social behaviour152
Vehicle crime31
Public order30
Criminal damage and arson28

school Local Schools

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Accrington Woodnook Primary School

Good192 pupils0.1 km
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Lee Royd Nursery School

Good94 pupils0.2 km
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Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School

Good159 pupils0.6 km
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St Anne's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School

Inadequate203 pupils0.7 km
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Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School

Good198 pupils1.0 km
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Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn

Good780 pupils1.1 km
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Accrington Peel Park Primary School

Outstanding624 pupils1.2 km
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Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School

Good391 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • The Jump Works0.9 km
  • Cafe Brunch0.7 km
  • Double Decker Diner0.6 km
  • Lancashire Tea Room & More0.8 km
  • Maundy Relief0.6 km
  • + 37 more
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Retailers - Other

50 nearby
  • Jopson's Cooked Meats0.7 km
  • K2 Off Licence0.6 km
  • Moosa News & Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Poundbakery0.7 km
  • Abbas Local Store0.6 km
  • + 45 more
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Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • Accrington Masonic Association0.3 km
  • Bold Street Social Club0.8 km
  • Canine Club0.6 km
  • Globe Bowling & Billiards Club0.8 km
  • John's Snooker and Pool Club0.6 km
  • + 20 more
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Takeaway Shop

42 nearby
  • 21 Jumpin Waffles0.9 km
  • Express Pizza0.8 km
  • Golden Apple0.8 km
  • Jade Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Los Pollos Hermanos0.8 km
  • + 37 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited1.0 km
  • N.H. Foods Ltd0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Farmfoods0.9 km
  • The Food Warehouse0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Highfield House0.6 km
  • Pilkingtons B&B0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Accrington0.8 km
  • Church & Oswaldtwistle2.0 km
  • Huncoat2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Royds Street0.1 km
  • Hudson Street0.1 km
  • Edmund Street0.2 km
  • Edmund Street0.2 km
  • Wellington Court0.2 km