Thornton Close Accrington, Hyndburn
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (BB5), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 17900945.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £201,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (D: 4, F: 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 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Dykenook Gardens, is about 280 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 159 to 162 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Arg Healthcare, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away, with 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 410 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 88% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £201,000 | £201,000 | £201,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £132,000 | £132,000 | £132,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £136,360 | £136,360 | £136,360 |
| 2001 | 1 | £82,500 | £82,500 | £82,500 |
| 1998 | 1 | £44,000 | £44,000 | £44,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £47,000 | £47,000 | £47,000 |
| 1996 | 2 | £62,475 | £60,000 | £64,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug 2021 | 3 BB5 5ER | Semi-detached | £150,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 1 Feb 2021 | 12 BB5 5ER | Semi-detached | £201,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Apr 2015 | 4 BB5 5ER | Semi-detached | £132,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Apr 2012 | 7 BB5 5ER | Semi-detached | £136,360 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Oct 2001 | 12 BB5 5ER | Semi-detached | £82,500 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Jan 1998 | 4 BB5 5ER | Semi-detached | £44,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Oct 1997 | 5 BB5 5ER | Semi-detached | £47,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Dec 1996 | 8 BB5 5ER | Semi-detached | £64,950 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Nov 1996 | 6 BB5 5ER | Semi-detached | £60,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 66 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (4); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (3); 1930-1949 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 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 (63% of about 670 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 (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Land at Pollard Street, Accrington, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Site off Oak Street, Clayton-le-Moors: up to 7 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 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 159 m and 162 m above sea level (161 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB5 5ER | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BB5 5ES | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Accrington 504,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Church and Oswaldtwistle 59,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Huncoat 25,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 52 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Crown Hotel Milnshaw | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Arrival Stand Accrington | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Abbey Street Car Park | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 46.5 km (29 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Arg Healthcare | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 12 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Accrington Pharmacy | 370 m |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Accrington Dental Suite | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Accrington Victoria Hospital | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Hyndburn Police Cadets | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | MFG - Accrington, Hyndburn Road Cashzone | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Dykenook Gardens 1,370 m² | 280 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Milnshaw Park 2.4 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 560 m² | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.2 ha | 380 m |
| Allotments | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.2 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 2.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Whinney Hill | Hill | 740 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Madder Mill Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Crow Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| The Coppice | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Aspen Valley | Valley | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Rishton Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 4 km (2.5 miles) west |
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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 12 | 13 |
1 of the street's 13 addresses is 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 Academy Christian | Secondary | 11–16 | 250 m | 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 St Christopher's Church of England High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 330 m | 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 Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | 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 |
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 860 m (0.5 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 Hyndburn Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Clayton-le-Moors Mount Pleasant Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 Peel Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 |
| Clayton-le-Moors All Saints' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clayton-le-Moors | Primary | 5–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Inadequate (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorhead Rest Home BB5 5DF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 140 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2026 |
| Accrington Stanley Football Club BB5 5BX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jun 2024 |
| St Christophers CE High School BB5 4AY | School/college/university | 330 m | 4 Good | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Accrington Pharmacy BB5 5AD | Retailers - other | 340 m | Exempt | |
| Grey Horse BB5 5AD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 4 Good | 24 Jun 2024 |
| The Cod's Pollocks BB5 5AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Enfield Cricket Club Social Club (wet sales only) BB5 4DG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 m | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Bargain Booze BB5 5AD | Retailers - other | 380 m | 4 Good | 6 Dec 2023 |
| Mr Booze BB5 5BP | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Texaco Church Hall Garage BB5 4DL | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Hyndburn Adult Disability Day Service BB5 4DE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2024 |
| Crust n Grill BB5 5BP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Cafe William BB5 5DH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 29 May 2025 |
| Little Tinkers Day Nursery BB5 5AT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Henley House BB5 5AD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 16 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Cleveleys Road (13); On or near First Avenue (11); On or near Talbot Road (3); On or near Kingsway (2); On or near Wyresdale Avenue (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 88% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 58% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 45% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 36% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 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 | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 33% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
Nearby streets
Talbot Road · Kingsway · Poulton Avenue · Wyresdale Avenue · Cleveleys Road · Second Avenue · Whalley Road · Langham Avenue · First Avenue · Windsor Avenue · Entwisle Road · Claremont Road
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.