BB5 4AH is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Milnshaw in Accrington. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Hyndburn constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BB5 4AH is 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. Outside of residential hours, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hyndburn. Full-time employment stands at 14% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (162 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 4AH are sourced from Output Area E00127097 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BB5 4AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BB5 4AH.
265
40
£ 29,900 /yr
26%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB5 4AH 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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 54% of tenure in BB5 4AH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB5 4AH. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BB5 4AH are high at 162 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.
school Local Schools
Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School
Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School
Accrington Academy
Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School
Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School
Accrington Peel Park Primary School
Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
66 nearby- Chocky Mike0.4 km
- Craft Boutique0.5 km
- Smith Fruit & Veg0.4 km
- The Emily Davison Centre0.7 km
- GKFF Ltd0.9 km
- + 61 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Grants Bar0.9 km
- 'The Commercial Hotel'0.6 km
- The Queens Hotel0.7 km
- Burnley Road Subscription Bowling Green Club0.7 km
- Grey Horse0.6 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
45 nearby- Cafe 880.8 km
- New Dixi World Ltd0.3 km
- Space 2 Make0.4 km
- The Town Kitchen0.6 km
- The Jump Works0.6 km
- + 40 more
Takeaway Shop
51 nearby- Jaffa's0.3 km
- Naafiah0.6 km
- New Jump Works Take Away @ Jumpworks0.6 km
- Santa's0.6 km
- Dalys Sandwich Bar0.7 km
- + 46 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Lidl UK GMBH0.8 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.2 km
- Farmfoods0.2 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.1 km
- N.H. Foods Ltd0.7 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Pilkingtons B&B0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Accrington0.3 km
- Church & Oswaldtwistle1.6 km
- Huncoat2.4 km
Bus Stops
- York Place0.2 km
- ASDA0.2 km
- Asda0.2 km
- Castle Hotel0.2 km
- King Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BB54AH · Data under Open Government Licence