Postcode Analysis Hyndburn, North West

MADEN STREET, BB5 4JA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MADEN STREET, BB5 4JA.

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Population

232

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 33,800 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BB5 4JA 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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1/10
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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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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BB5 4JA — age 42, 43% ownership, 44% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £82k. Property prices are trending up 34.9% year-on-year.

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

BB5 4JA is an up-and-coming urban area on Maden Street, 0.3km from Cote Holme in Church. Administratively it sits within Church ward and the Hyndburn constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 114 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £82k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 34.9% 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 4JA are sourced from Output Area E00127117 (shared with 8 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 4JA. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.2%
Asian / British Asian7.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.5%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 74,750

8 sales · Mean £ 74,937

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

Crime around BB5 4JA is above average at 114 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 offences146
Anti-social behaviour107
Shoplifting62
Other theft34
Criminal damage and arson27

school Local Schools

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Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church

Requires Improvement204 pupils0.2 km
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St Nicholas Church of England Primary School

Good197 pupils0.6 km
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Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School

Good462 pupils0.7 km
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Oswaldtwistle School

Good63 pupils0.8 km
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Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Good152 pupils0.8 km
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Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School

Good391 pupils1.0 km
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Fairfield Nursery School

Outstanding76 pupils1.0 km
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Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School

Good1304 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Thorn Inn0.4 km
  • Tiger Lounge0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Mace Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Ossy General Store0.8 km
  • Kenny's News & Booze0.8 km
  • Perkins Butchers @ K&S Aaron & Son0.8 km
  • Stockleys0.8 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • KFC0.4 km
  • Cafe Nova0.8 km
  • Mr Gatty's Tea Room0.5 km
  • Royal Phoenix0.8 km
  • 'The Terrace Tea Room'0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lidl UK GMBH0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Mammas0.4 km
  • The Milky Bar0.4 km
  • Toppings Take Away0.3 km
  • Sea Breezes0.8 km
  • Azad Takeaway0.8 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Church & Oswaldtwistle0.5 km
  • Accrington1.3 km
  • Rishton2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Walmsley Close0.1 km
  • Edward Court0.1 km
  • Sports Centre0.1 km
  • Kirk House0.1 km
  • Church Street0.1 km