Accrington · BB5

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Covering Accrington, Altham, Baxenden, Church, Clayton-le-Moors, Huncoat, Oswaldtwistle, Rising Bridge, including Barnfield, Central, Haslingden. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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BB5 (Accrington) in a nutshell

BB5 covers Accrington, Altham, Baxenden, Church, Clayton-le-Moors, Huncoat, Oswaldtwistle, Rising Bridge, in Hyndburn and Rossendale. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for BB5

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Two councils in one district

BB5 is split between Hyndburn and Rossendale. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

BB5 stretches across Altham, Barnfield, Baxenden and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'BB5', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Busy rental market: book early

Lots of people rent in Accrington, so if you're letting, book a few weeks before a tenancy starts or renews. No last-minute panic.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Accrington: 25.6% private rented vs 20.5% England
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England landlord rules: quick version

  • Every 5 years: an electrical inspection and test by a qualified person.
  • Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy of the report.
  • If asked: send it to the council within 7 days.

More detail on the Accrington page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does BB5 cover?

BB5 (Accrington, Altham, Baxenden, Church, Clayton-le-Moors, Huncoat, Oswaldtwistle, Rising Bridge) includes the wards of Altham, Barnfield, Baxenden, Central, Church, Clayton-le-Moors, Haslingden, Huncoat, Immanuel, Milnshaw, Peel, Rishton, Spring Hill, St Andrew's, St Oswald's (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to BB5?

Neighbouring districts include BB6 (Dinckley), BB1 (Blackburn), BB12 (Burnley), BB4 (Acre) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering BB5 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in BB5?

About 25,822 households and 61,420 residents at the 2011 Census, across 1,552 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is BB5 in?

BB5 sits in Hyndburn, Rossendale (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Hyndburn.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
BB5 1
Areas covered
Accrington, Altham, Baxenden, Church, Clayton-le-Moors, Huncoat, Oswaldtwistle, Rising Bridge 2
Active postcodes
1,552 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
25,822 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
61,420 2
Electoral wards
Altham, Barnfield, Baxenden, Central, Church, Clayton-le-Moors, Haslingden, Huncoat … 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Hyndburn 4
Local authority
Hyndburn, Rossendale 4
Households privately renting (Accrington built-up area)
25.6% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

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