BB5 9FQ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.6km from Scaitcliffe in Accrington. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Barnfield ward and the Hyndburn constituency.
Day-to-day life in BB5 9FQ has the character of a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (220 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 9FQ are sourced from Output Area E00181550 (shared with 299 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BB5 9FQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BB5 9FQ.
244
41
£ 39,000 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB5 9FQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
At 74% private renter occupancy, BB5 9FQ is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB5 9FQ. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BB5 9FQ are high at 220 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School
Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Accrington Peel Park Primary School
Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School
Accrington Woodnook Primary School
St Anne's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School
Lee Royd Nursery School
Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
61 nearby- GKFF Ltd1.0 km
- Scaitcliffe Post Office0.9 km
- Y & M Newsagents1.0 km
- Chocky Mike0.3 km
- Craft Boutique0.0 km
- + 56 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Grants Bar0.5 km
- 'The Commercial Hotel'0.2 km
- The Queens Hotel0.2 km
- John's Snooker and Pool Club0.1 km
- Peel Park Hotel0.7 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
43 nearby- Cafe 880.3 km
- New Dixi World Ltd0.5 km
- Space 2 Make0.3 km
- The Town Kitchen0.2 km
- Boardwalk0.2 km
- + 38 more
Takeaway Shop
47 nearby- Jaffa's0.4 km
- Naafiah1.0 km
- New Jump Works Take Away @ Jumpworks0.3 km
- Santa's0.1 km
- Charkys0.3 km
- + 42 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.4 km
- N.H. Foods Ltd0.8 km
- Spar Store0.5 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- The Food Warehouse0.1 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Highfield House1.0 km
- Pilkingtons B&B0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Accrington0.5 km
- Church & Oswaldtwistle1.9 km
- Huncoat2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Abbey Field Shopping Centre0.0 km
- Infant Street0.0 km
- ACCRINGTON Bus Station Stand N0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Queen Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BB59FQ · Data under Open Government Licence