BB5 0DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Stonecross Close, 0.2km from Alleytroyds in Accrington. Administratively it sits within Church ward and the Hyndburn constituency.
Day-to-day life in BB5 0DQ 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 — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 30 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 above average at 101 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £132k, 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 0DQ are sourced from Output Area E00181548 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STONECROSS CLOSE, BB5 0DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STONECROSS CLOSE, BB5 0DQ.
389
30
£ 29,900 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB5 0DQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BB5 0DQ has a highly multicultural community character — 48% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 30 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB5 0DQ. The average age is 29.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 111,500
2 sales · Mean £ 111,500
Terraced
£ 89,400
3 sales · Mean £ 100,800
Detached
£ 174,000
1 sales · Mean £ 174,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BB5 0DQ is above average at 101 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
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church
Oswaldtwistle School
Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Fairfield Nursery School
Rhyddings
Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle
Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Mace Convenience Store0.4 km
- Ossy General Store0.5 km
- Dill Hall Superstore0.9 km
- Cohens T/A Eccles Chemist0.5 km
- Spring Hill Convenience Store- Open All Hours0.5 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- 'Oswaldtwistle Social Club'0.8 km
- Tiger Lounge0.5 km
- Tinker & Budget0.9 km
- Thorn Inn0.8 km
- The Civic Arts Centre & Theatre (Wet Sales)0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- KFC0.7 km
- Rhyddings Business Enterprise School0.7 km
- Monte Cristo0.4 km
- Coach House @ Rhyddings Park1.0 km
- Hyndburn Leisure Cafe0.4 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Perfect Plaice0.7 km
- Kwong Ming0.4 km
- Simply Indian Takeaway0.8 km
- Tasty Grill0.4 km
- Don Pablo's0.5 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl UK GMBH0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Church & Oswaldtwistle0.2 km
- Accrington1.3 km
- Rishton2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Church & Oswaldtwistle Rail Station0.2 km
- Newark Street0.2 km
- Alleytroyds0.2 km
- Church & Oswaldtwistle Rail Station0.2 km
- Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BB50DQ · Data under Open Government Licence