Postcode Analysis Hyndburn, North West

HAYWOOD ROAD, BB5 5AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAYWOOD ROAD, BB5 5AW.

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Population

338

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 34,700 /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 5AW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

BB5 5AW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 68% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (52) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 24.6% year-on-year.

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

BB5 5AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Haywood Road, 0.6km from Milnshaw in Accrington. Administratively it sits within Milnshaw ward and the Hyndburn constituency.

For families considering a move, BB5 5AW represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £124k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 24.6% 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 5AW are sourced from Output Area E00127171 (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 5AW. The average age is 52.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.1%
Asian / British Asian7.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 130,750

10 sales · Mean £ 120,850

Detached

£ 149,950

3 sales · Mean £ 151,650

Terraced

£ 99,000

7 sales · Mean £ 93,892

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

Crime around BB5 5AW is above average at 91 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 offences171
Anti-social behaviour117
Vehicle crime43
Criminal damage and arson32
Public order28

school Local Schools

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Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School

Good192 pupils0.3 km
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Accrington Academy

Requires Improvement1105 pupils0.4 km
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Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School

Good198 pupils0.6 km
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Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School

Good1304 pupils0.7 km
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Accrington Peel Park Primary School

Outstanding624 pupils0.9 km
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Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School

Good462 pupils1.1 km
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St Nicholas Church of England Primary School

Good197 pupils1.3 km
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Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School

Good159 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

44 nearby
  • Chocky Mike0.9 km
  • Craft Boutique0.9 km
  • Smith Fruit & Veg0.9 km
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.6 km
  • Jewson0.8 km
  • + 39 more
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Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Enfield Cricket Club Social Club0.9 km
  • Broadway0.7 km
  • Accrington C C Clubhouse0.7 km
  • Grey Horse0.3 km
  • Hustle Bar Ltd0.8 km
  • + 12 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • New Dixi World Ltd0.9 km
  • Space 2 Make0.9 km
  • Accrington Stanley Football Club0.4 km
  • Clarkey's Cafe0.9 km
  • ASDA Customer Restaurant0.9 km
  • + 30 more
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Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • Jaffa's0.9 km
  • New Jump Works Take Away @ Jumpworks0.7 km
  • Santa's1.0 km
  • Akash Accrington0.7 km
  • Chinese Chippy0.7 km
  • + 28 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • The Food Warehouse0.9 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Farmfoods0.8 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.6 km
  • Spar Store0.7 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Pilkingtons B&B0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Accrington0.9 km
  • Huncoat1.8 km
  • Church & Oswaldtwistle2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Marlborough Road0.1 km
  • Marlborough Road0.1 km
  • Hawksworth Road0.2 km
  • Haywood Road0.2 km
  • Haywood Road0.2 km