Postcode Analysis Hyndburn, North West

WASHINGTON STREET, BB5 6TG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WASHINGTON STREET, BB5 6TG.

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Population

282

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 34,700 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BB5 6TG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

BB5 6TG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (35) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

BB5 6TG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Washington Street, 0.7km from Accrington in Accrington. Administratively it sits within Peel ward and the Hyndburn constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BB5 6TG offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 108 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 6TG are sourced from Output Area E00127235 (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 6TG. The average age is 35.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.5%
Asian / British Asian9.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around BB5 6TG is above average at 108 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 offences289
Anti-social behaviour189
Shoplifting65
Vehicle crime62
Criminal damage and arson57

school Local Schools

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Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School

Good159 pupils0.4 km
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Accrington Peel Park Primary School

Outstanding624 pupils0.4 km
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Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School

Good198 pupils0.4 km
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St Anne's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School

Inadequate203 pupils0.6 km
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Accrington Woodnook Primary School

Good192 pupils0.8 km
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Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School

Good192 pupils0.9 km
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Lee Royd Nursery School

Good94 pupils0.9 km
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Accrington Academy

Requires Improvement1105 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

47 nearby
  • Chocky Mike0.6 km
  • Craft Boutique0.4 km
  • Smith Fruit & Veg0.5 km
  • The Emily Davison Centre0.9 km
  • Abbas Local Store0.2 km
  • + 42 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Grants Bar0.5 km
  • 'The Commercial Hotel'0.5 km
  • The Queens Hotel0.2 km
  • John's Snooker and Pool Club0.3 km
  • Peel Park Hotel0.5 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • Cafe 880.4 km
  • New Dixi World Ltd0.8 km
  • Space 2 Make0.6 km
  • The Town Kitchen0.5 km
  • Boardwalk0.4 km
  • + 36 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

39 nearby
  • Jaffa's0.7 km
  • New Jump Works Take Away @ Jumpworks0.3 km
  • Santa's0.3 km
  • Charkys0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • + 34 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.7 km
  • Spar Store0.4 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • The Food Warehouse0.2 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Pilkingtons B&B0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Accrington0.8 km
  • Huncoat2.2 km
  • Church & Oswaldtwistle2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Clarendon Street0.1 km
  • Stanley Street0.2 km
  • Bradford Street0.2 km
  • Avenue Parade0.2 km
  • Bradford Street0.2 km