Postcode Analysis Hyndburn, North West

MEADOWAY, BB5 4AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADOWAY, BB5 4AT.

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Population

402

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 33,800 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BB5 4AT 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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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 48% of tenure in BB5 4AT — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 34-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 4AT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Meadoway, 0.2km from Dill Hall in Church. Administratively it sits within Church ward and the Hyndburn constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BB5 4AT is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £102k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 1.3% year-on-year. 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 4AT are sourced from Output Area E00127107 (shared with 6 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 4AT. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.5%
Asian / British Asian5.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
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

Terraced

£ 130,000

3 sales · Mean £ 128,333

Semi-Detached

£ 95,250

7 sales · Mean £ 99,928

Flat

£ 52,750

2 sales · Mean £ 52,750

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

Crime around BB5 4AT is moderate at 79 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 offences103
Anti-social behaviour66
Criminal damage and arson23
Vehicle crime21
Other theft16

school Local Schools

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Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School

Good1304 pupils0.2 km
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St Nicholas Church of England Primary School

Good197 pupils0.4 km
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Accrington Academy

Requires Improvement1105 pupils0.5 km
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Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School

Good462 pupils0.6 km
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Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School

Good192 pupils0.8 km
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Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church

Requires Improvement204 pupils0.9 km
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Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School

Good198 pupils1.2 km
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Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School

Good391 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • 21 Jumpin Waffles0.9 km
  • Azad Takeaway0.8 km
  • Eastern Promise0.8 km
  • Express Pizza1.0 km
  • Mia Jade Bakes0.9 km
  • + 24 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Enfield Cricket Club Social Club0.6 km
  • Grey Horse0.6 km
  • The George - Wet Sales Only0.9 km
  • Thorn Inn1.0 km
  • The Acorn0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • New Dixi World Ltd1.0 km
  • KFC0.5 km
  • Costa0.6 km
  • McDonald's Restaurants Ltd0.7 km
  • Monte Cristo0.8 km
  • + 10 more
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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Open All Hours1.0 km
  • Accrington Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Acorn Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Ali Foods Store Ltd0.8 km
  • Giewont0.8 km
  • + 20 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Pilkingtons B&B1.0 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Farmfoods0.9 km
  • Lidl UK GMBH0.5 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Accrington1.0 km
  • Church & Oswaldtwistle1.3 km
  • Huncoat2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Somerset Grove0.1 km
  • Somerset Grove0.1 km
  • St Christophers HS0.1 km
  • Cemetery0.2 km
  • Buckingham Grove0.2 km