Postcode Analysis Hyndburn, North West

BLACKBURN ROAD, BB5 0AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKBURN ROAD, BB5 0AL.

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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 0AL 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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10/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines BB5 0AL — 67% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Average age 34 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.

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

BB5 0AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Blackburn Road, 0.5km from Scaitcliffe in Accrington. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Hyndburn constituency.

Within the BB5 district, this postcode is characterised by 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 multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 is moderate at 86 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 0AL 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 0AL. 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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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 around BB5 0AL is moderate at 86 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 behaviour206
Violence and sexual offences205
Shoplifting42
Public order40
Criminal damage and arson36

school Local Schools

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Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School

Good462 pupils0.3 km
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Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School

Good391 pupils0.7 km
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Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church

Requires Improvement204 pupils0.8 km
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Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School

Good192 pupils0.8 km
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Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn

Good780 pupils0.9 km
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Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School

Good1304 pupils0.9 km
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Fairfield Nursery School

Outstanding76 pupils1.0 km
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Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School

Good198 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

65 nearby
  • Chocky Mike0.6 km
  • Craft Boutique0.8 km
  • Smith Fruit & Veg0.7 km
  • Spring Hill Convenience Store- Open All Hours0.9 km
  • The Emily Davison Centre0.6 km
  • + 60 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • 'The Commercial Hotel'0.7 km
  • The Queens Hotel1.0 km
  • Canine Club0.9 km
  • Globe Bowling & Billiards Club0.9 km
  • The George - Wet Sales Only0.1 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

49 nearby
  • Cafe 880.9 km
  • New Dixi World Ltd0.4 km
  • Space 2 Make0.6 km
  • The Town Kitchen0.7 km
  • Mediterranean Kitchen0.5 km
  • + 44 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

53 nearby
  • Jaffa's0.5 km
  • Naafiah0.1 km
  • Santa's0.9 km
  • Allens Fried Chicken0.0 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • + 48 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Highfield House0.8 km
  • Pilkingtons B&B0.4 km
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Lidl UK GMBH0.5 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • Farmfoods0.4 km
  • The Food Warehouse1.0 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Accrington0.4 km
  • Church & Oswaldtwistle1.1 km
  • Huncoat2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Willows Lane0.0 km
  • Lister Street0.1 km
  • Lister Street0.2 km
  • Willows Lane0.2 km
  • Ranger Street0.2 km