Horsfall Close Accrington, Hyndburn
33 addresses across 1 postcode (BB5), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 17901941.
- Sales: 31 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £65,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 25 homes have an energy certificate (C: 21, D: 3, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Hyndburn costs £2,466 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Accrington, about 500 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Milnshaw Park, is about 270 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 134 to 141 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 33 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Arg Healthcare, about 590 m (0.4 miles) away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 27% of households owned their home and 13% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 201 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £65,000 | £65,000 | £65,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £101,000 | £92,000 | £110,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £82,250 | £81,500 | £83,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £90,000 | £90,000 | £90,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £66,000 | £66,000 | £66,000 |
| 2011 | 2 | £82,000 | £78,000 | £86,000 |
| 2009 | 2 | £51,000 | £50,000 | £52,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £98,000 | £98,000 | £98,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £83,000 | £83,000 | £83,000 |
| 2004 | 3 | £65,000 | £52,000 | £72,000 |
| 2003 | 4 | £51,000 | £42,950 | £58,000 |
| 2002 | 3 | £32,000 | £23,000 | £38,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jul 2025 | 25 BB5 4SF | Terraced | £95,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 14 Jul 2022 | 17 BB5 4SF | Flat or maisonette | £65,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Oct 2021 | 2 BB5 4SF | Terraced | £110,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Mar 2021 | 22 BB5 4SF | Semi-detached | £92,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Dec 2019 | 1 BB5 4SF | Terraced | £85,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 9 Jun 2017 | 2 BB5 4SF | Terraced | £83,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 May 2017 | 4 BB5 4SF | Terraced | £81,500 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Apr 2015 | 22 BB5 4SF | Semi-detached | £89,950 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 11 Aug 2014 | 6 BB5 4SF | Terraced | £90,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Jun 2012 | 19 BB5 4SF | Flat or maisonette | £66,000 | Leasehold. |
| 2 Dec 2011 | 1 BB5 4SF | Terraced | £78,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Jul 2011 | 11 BB5 4SF | Semi-detached | £86,000 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Aug 2009 | 19 BB5 4SF | Flat or maisonette | £50,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Apr 2009 | 17 BB5 4SF | Flat or maisonette | £52,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Mar 2006 | 4 BB5 4SF | Terraced | £98,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Apr 2005 | 1 BB5 4SF | Terraced | £83,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Jul 2004 | 8 BB5 4SF | Terraced | £72,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Mar 2004 | 24 BB5 4SF | Terraced | £52,000 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Feb 2004 | 9 BB5 4SF | Terraced | £65,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Sep 2003 | 7 BB5 4SF | Detached | £50,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Sep 2003 | 13 BB5 4SF | Terraced | £58,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Sep 2003 | 6 BB5 4SF | Semi-detached | £42,950 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Aug 2003 | 1 BB5 4SF | Terraced | £52,000 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Dec 2002 | 15 BB5 4SF | Detached | £23,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Nov 2002 | 6 BB5 4SF | Semi-detached | £32,000 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Jan 2002 | 4 BB5 4SF | Terraced | £38,500 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Dec 2001 | 15 BB5 4SF | Detached | £21,950 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Oct 2001 | 7 BB5 4SF | Detached | £28,950 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Aug 2001 | 11 BB5 4SF | Semi-detached | £25,250 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Feb 2000 | 1 BB5 4SF | Terraced | £36,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Oct 1995 | 11 BB5 4SF | Semi-detached | £41,950 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
25 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 56 m². Most common: Flat (7); House, end-terrace (6); House, mid-terrace (6). Built: 1991-1995 (13); 1983-1990 (7); 1996-2002 (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (10); owner-occupied (7); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (15 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Hyndburn in 2026-27: Band D £2,466 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,644 | £1,918 | £2,192 | £2,466 | £3,014 | £3,562 | £4,110 | £4,932 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (92% of about 730 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Steiner St, Accrington: up to 17 homes, not permissioned (370 m)
- Land at Pollard Street, Accrington, permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- Cannon Street Baptist Church, 14 Cannon Street, Accrington, permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Land adjacent to 30 Richmond Hill Street, Accrington, permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
- 58-60 Stanley Street, Accrington, permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
- Union Works and Union Garage, Back Cotton Street, Accrington. BB5 3EX: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (890 m (0.6 miles))
- 1-11 Black Abbey Street & 104-108 Abbey Street, Accrington: up to 4 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 33 addresses are between 134 m and 141 m above sea level (138 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB5 4SF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Accrington 504,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Church and Oswaldtwistle 59,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Huncoat 25,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 20 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 66 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest York Place Milnshaw | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Arrival Stand Accrington | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Abbey Street Car Park | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 45.8 km (28 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Arg Healthcare | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Asda Pharmacy | 150 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Park House Dental Practice | 190 m |
| Hospital | Accrington Victoria Hospital | 370 m |
| Police station | Hyndburn Police Cadets | 220 m |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest MFG - Accrington, Hyndburn Road Cashzone | 140 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Milnshaw Park 2.4 ha | 270 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 560 m² | 320 m |
| Playing field | Accrington Stanley Community Trust Sports Hub 5.0 ha | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,770 m² | 120 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 4.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Accrington Town Hall, a listed building (Grade II*), 600 m (0.4 miles) south-east. 26 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Accrington Town Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 600 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Remains of Aspen Colliery, associated beehive coking ovens and canal basin | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Whinney Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| The Coppice | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Madder Mill Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Crow Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Priestley Clough | Valley | 2 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Mitchell's House Reservoirs | Lake or reservoir | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 29 | 33 |
4 of the street's 33 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Hyndburn: see them on the Hyndburn page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 140 m | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Urgent improvement; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Accrington Academy Christian | Secondary | 11–16 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Accrington Peel Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Inadequate (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Accrington Woodnook Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Fairfield Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd BB5 1PY | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 140 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2025 |
| The Acorn BB5 1PY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 5 Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Londis @ Motor Fuel Limited BB5 1PY | Retailers - other | 140 m | 4 Good | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Costa BB5 1PY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2025 |
| McDonald's BB5 1PY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| B & M Retail Ltd BB5 4AH | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jan 2024 |
| York Street Chippy BB5 1DN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Lancashire Catering @ Accrington St Mary Magdalen's C of E Primary BB5 1DW | School/college/university | 220 m | 5 Very good | 9 Dec 2025 |
| St Mary Magdalen's Out of School Club BB5 1DW | School/college/university | 220 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Mi Nursery Meadowbrook BB5 1BX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | 4 Good | 3 Sep 2026 |
| Jewson BB5 1AT | Retailers - other | 250 m | Exempt | |
| Aldi Stores Limited BB5 1DA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 270 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Active Care BB5 1BS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 4 Good | 3 Jul 2024 |
| Just Drinks BB5 1AY | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Farmfoods BB5 1QF | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 340 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 62 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 |
| Shoplifting | 30 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 |
| Public order | 14 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Robbery | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (42); On or near Argyle Street (33); On or near Eccles Street (28); On or near Malt Street (18); On or near Knowlmere Street (13).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 27% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 15% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 54% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 32% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 13% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 41% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 89% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- BB5 4SF: 33 addresses of 40 in the postcode
Nearby streets
York Street · York Place · Pansy Street South · Electricity Street · Milnshaw Gardens · Westwood Street · Lupin Road · Devonshire Street · Lancaster Avenue · Lupin Close · Argyle Street · Lancaster Avenue
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.