BB5 5QH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sparth Avenue, 0.3km from Sparth House in Clayton-le-Moors. Administratively it sits within Clayton-le-Moors ward and the Hyndburn constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £103k, 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 5QH are sourced from Output Area E00127136 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPARTH AVENUE, BB5 5QH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPARTH AVENUE, BB5 5QH.
253
38
£ 38,400 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB5 5QH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 58% owner-occupation and average age 38, BB5 5QH has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB5 5QH. The average age is 37.6. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 85,000
11 sales · Mean £ 92,631
Semi-Detached
£ 110,000
1 sales · Mean £ 110,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BB5 5QH is moderate at 75 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.
school Local Schools
Clayton-le-Moors All Saints' Church of England Primary School
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clayton-le-Moors
Clayton-le-Moors Mount Pleasant Primary School
Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School
St Hubert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- The Engraved Gift Workshop0.9 km
- Jasat News0.9 km
- Premier - Clayton le Moors Convenience Store0.2 km
- Premier0.2 km
- Day n Nite0.2 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Park View W M Club0.4 km
- 'The Hyndburn Restaurant & Bar'1.0 km
- Conservative Club - Wet Sales Only0.6 km
- Hare and Hound's0.6 km
- Old England Forever0.3 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Master fu's Cantonese0.2 km
- Pizza Ranch0.3 km
- The Little Crown0.1 km
- Barnes Square Chip Shop & Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Oh My Cheesecake0.9 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Sparth House Hotel0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Francesco's0.6 km
- Baltistan0.5 km
- Accrington Wildcats ARLFC @ Wilsons Playing Fields0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Huncoat2.7 km
- Rishton2.7 km
- Accrington2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Devonshire Drive0.1 km
- Queen Street0.1 km
- Devonshire Drive0.2 km
- Sparth Road0.2 km
- Queen Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BB55QH · Data under Open Government Licence