Postcode Analysis Hyndburn, North West

RIDING BARN STREET, BB5 4AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIDING BARN STREET, BB5 4AD.

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Population

200

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 33,800 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BB5 4AD 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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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 51% of tenure in BB5 4AD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 44-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

BB5 4AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Riding Barn Street, 0.3km from Church in Hyndburn. Administratively it sits within Church ward and the Hyndburn constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BB5 4AD is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £86k, 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 4AD are sourced from Output Area E00127112 (shared with 10 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 4AD. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 25%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 85,000

3 sales · Mean £ 84,000

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

Crime around BB5 4AD is moderate at 67 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 offences142
Anti-social behaviour117
Other theft35
Criminal damage and arson26
Vehicle crime22

school Local Schools

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Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School

Good462 pupils0.3 km
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St Nicholas Church of England Primary School

Good197 pupils0.4 km
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Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School

Good1304 pupils0.5 km
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Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church

Requires Improvement204 pupils0.6 km
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Accrington Academy

Requires Improvement1105 pupils0.7 km
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Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School

Good192 pupils0.9 km
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Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School

Good391 pupils1.1 km
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Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School

Good198 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Vue Entertainment0.9 km
  • New Dixi World Ltd0.8 km
  • KFC0.2 km
  • Costa0.6 km
  • McDonald's Restaurants Ltd0.4 km
  • + 12 more
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Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • 21 Jumpin Waffles0.8 km
  • Azad Takeaway0.5 km
  • Eastern Promise0.5 km
  • Express Pizza0.8 km
  • Mia Jade Bakes0.7 km
  • + 21 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Enfield Cricket Club Social Club0.9 km
  • Grey Horse0.9 km
  • The Stanley1.0 km
  • The George - Wet Sales Only0.7 km
  • Thorn Inn0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Accrington Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Acorn Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Ali Foods Store Ltd0.5 km
  • Giewont0.5 km
  • Sensation0.9 km
  • + 20 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Pilkingtons B&B0.9 km
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Farmfoods0.8 km
  • Lidl UK GMBH0.2 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km
  • N.H. Foods Ltd1.0 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Accrington0.9 km
  • Church & Oswaldtwistle1.0 km
  • Rishton2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Elmfield Street0.0 km
  • Buckingham Grove0.1 km
  • Gatty Park0.1 km
  • Gatty Park0.2 km
  • Somerset Grove0.2 km