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.
BOOTH STREET, BB5 2HT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOOTH STREET, BB5 2HT.
298
35
£ 39,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB5 2HT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Accrington Woodnook Primary School
Lee Royd Nursery School
Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
St Anne's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School
Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School
Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn
Accrington Peel Park Primary School
Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: BB52HT · Data under Open Government Licence