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BB5

ACCRINGTON

Lancashire, North West, England

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BB5 encompasses ACCRINGTON and its surrounding areas in Lancashire, North West.

Avg price £148,899
1yr change ▼ 8.8%
Crime 107% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£148,899

▼ 8.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

48% below national avg

Crime Rate

168.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

107% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

37 schools

Broadband Speed

349 Mbps

Property Prices in BB5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BB5 is £148,899, which is 41% below the Lancashire average of £254,476.

Properties in BB5 cost 48.1% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BB5 have fallen 8.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £257,093 312
Semi-detached £178,755 627
Terraced £101,946 1724
Flat £90,742 43
All types £148,899 2847

5-Year Price History

£143K £146K £150K £153K £157K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in BB5

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 168.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BB5 has a crime rate significantly 107% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
57.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
5.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
9.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
48.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
18.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in BB5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BB5 has 37 schools within or near its boundaries, including 9 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Lee Royd Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Fairfield Nursery School Nursery Good mi
Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School Primary Good mi
Accrington Peel Park Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School Primary Requires improvement mi

0

Outstanding

9

Good

1

Requires improvement

2

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

73,045

Population

62

Median Age

33%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
33.0%
Private rent
15.0%
Social rent
15.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BB5 are 349.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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349.0 Mbps

Avg Download

63.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

87%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BB5 is collected by Rossendale. The Band D rate is £2,211/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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BB5 — ACCRINGTON

Area Summary

BB5 (ACCRINGTON) offers affordable property prices (£148,899, 48% below national average), higher-than-average crime (107% above national average), 37 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (349 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about BB5 ACCRINGTON

What is the average house price in BB5 ACCRINGTON?
The average house price in BB5 (ACCRINGTON) is £148,899, based on 2847 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 48% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 8.8% over the past year.
Is BB5 ACCRINGTON a safe area to live?
Crime in BB5 is above the national average (168.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (57.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (48.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of BB5 ACCRINGTON?
The population of BB5 (ACCRINGTON) is approximately 73,045 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 33% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 15% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in BB5?
The average broadband download speed in BB5 is 349 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 87%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in BB5 ACCRINGTON?
There are 37 schools in or near BB5. 24% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 9 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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