Postcode Analysis Hyndburn, North West

BB5 0AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BB5 0AB.

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Population

438

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 29,900 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BB5 0AB 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.

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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines BB5 0AB — 67% 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.

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

BB5 0AB is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Scaitcliffe in Accrington. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Hyndburn constituency.

Day-to-day life in BB5 0AB has the character of 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. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 (177 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 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00127100 (shared with 54 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 0AB. The average age is 34.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British31.1%
Asian / British Asian66.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near BB5 0AB are high at 177 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour319
Violence and sexual offences244
Shoplifting83
Public order65
Other theft39

school Local Schools

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Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School

Good462 pupils0.6 km
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Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School

Good192 pupils0.6 km
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Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School

Good198 pupils0.7 km
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Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School

Good391 pupils0.9 km
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Accrington Academy

Requires Improvement1105 pupils0.9 km
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Accrington Woodnook Primary School

Good192 pupils0.9 km
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Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School

Good1304 pupils1.0 km
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Lee Royd Nursery School

Good94 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

66 nearby
  • Chocky Mike0.3 km
  • Craft Boutique0.5 km
  • Smith Fruit & Veg0.4 km
  • The Emily Davison Centre0.4 km
  • GKFF Ltd0.6 km
  • + 61 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • Grants Bar0.8 km
  • 'The Commercial Hotel'0.5 km
  • The Queens Hotel0.7 km
  • Burnley Road Subscription Bowling Green Club0.9 km
  • Grey Horse0.9 km
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

46 nearby
  • Cafe 880.7 km
  • New Dixi World Ltd0.1 km
  • Space 2 Make0.3 km
  • The Town Kitchen0.5 km
  • The Jump Works0.8 km
  • + 41 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

57 nearby
  • Jaffa's0.2 km
  • Naafiah0.4 km
  • New Jump Works Take Away @ Jumpworks0.8 km
  • Santa's0.6 km
  • Dalys Sandwich Bar0.9 km
  • + 52 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Highfield House0.8 km
  • Pilkingtons B&B0.1 km
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Lidl UK GMBH0.7 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • Farmfoods0.2 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.4 km
  • N.H. Foods Ltd0.3 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Accrington0.1 km
  • Church & Oswaldtwistle1.4 km
  • Huncoat2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Ellison Street0.0 km
  • Ellison Street0.0 km
  • Rail Station0.1 km
  • Accrington Rail Station0.1 km
  • Accrington Rail Station0.1 km