Postcode Analysis Hyndburn, North West

BARLOW STREET, BB5 0BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARLOW STREET, BB5 0BB.

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Population

554

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 29,900 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BB5 0BB 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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2/10
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5/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

BB5 0BB has a highly multicultural community character — 72% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 31 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.

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

BB5 0BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Barlow Street, 0.4km from Broadfield in Accrington. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Hyndburn constituency.

For families considering a move, BB5 0BB represents 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £79k, 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 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00127098 (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 0BB. The average age is 31.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British21.2%
Asian / British Asian72.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 114,497

2 sales · Mean £ 114,497

Detached

£ 169,995

1 sales · Mean £ 169,995

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

Crime around BB5 0BB is moderate at 72 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 offences210
Anti-social behaviour128
Shoplifting70
Public order34
Criminal damage and arson32

school Local Schools

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Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School

Good462 pupils0.3 km
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Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church

Requires Improvement204 pupils0.5 km
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Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School

Good391 pupils0.5 km
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Fairfield Nursery School

Outstanding76 pupils0.8 km
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St Nicholas Church of England Primary School

Good197 pupils0.9 km
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Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn

Good780 pupils0.9 km
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Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Good152 pupils1.0 km
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Oswaldtwistle School

Good63 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • Chocky Mike0.9 km
  • Spring Hill Convenience Store- Open All Hours0.7 km
  • The Emily Davison Centre0.8 km
  • Arif Grocers0.3 km
  • GKFF Ltd0.6 km
  • + 33 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • New Dixi World Ltd0.7 km
  • Space 2 Make0.9 km
  • Mediterranean Kitchen0.8 km
  • Micki Morgans Cafe0.9 km
  • Tesco Accrington Cafe0.7 km
  • + 23 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • Jaffa's0.8 km
  • Naafiah0.2 km
  • Allens Fried Chicken0.3 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • 21 Jumpin Waffles0.7 km
  • + 28 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Globe Bowling & Billiards Club0.9 km
  • The George - Wet Sales Only0.5 km
  • Nags Head (Wet Sales Only)0.9 km
  • The Bees Knees0.9 km
  • The Stanley0.8 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Highfield House0.9 km
  • Pilkingtons B&B0.7 km
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Lidl UK GMBH0.4 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Farmfoods0.7 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km
  • N.H. Foods Ltd0.5 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Accrington0.7 km
  • Church & Oswaldtwistle0.8 km
  • Rishton2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Princess Street0.1 km
  • Princess Street0.1 km
  • Lister Street0.2 km
  • Craven Street0.2 km
  • Lister Street0.3 km