Sherwood Way, Accrington
House prices, sold prices and local information for BB5 5DB.
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At a glance
5 property sales on Sherwood Way, Accrington have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £200,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £166,250. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2017; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 80% semi-detached, 20% detached. Recorded sale prices on Sherwood Way range from £140,000 to £200,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Sherwood Way compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Sherwood Way has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all BB5 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 6 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 4 | £166,250 | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Detached | 1 | £145,000 | 18 Aug 2017 |
Sold prices on Sherwood Way
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17, Sherwood Way BB5 5DB | 28 Nov 2025 | £200,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Sherwood Way BB5 5DB | 20 Dec 2021 | £133,750 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, Sherwood Way BB5 5DB | 8 Jul 2021 | £180,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 17, Sherwood Way BB5 5DB | 22 May 2020 | £145,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 17, Sherwood Way BB5 5DB | 5 Oct 2018 | £140,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, Sherwood Way BB5 5DB | 18 Aug 2017 | £145,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 17, Sherwood Way | £140,000 (Oct 2018) → £145,000 (May 2020) → £200,000 (Nov 2025) | +43% over 7 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Sherwood Way
Crime
226 crimes were reported within about a mile of Sherwood Way in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 81 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 21 |
| Public order | 16 |
| Burglary | 15 |
| Shoplifting | 15 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Sherwood Way is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood area:
- River Calder in east Lancashire Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Sherwood Way
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accrington Academy 953 pupils | Secondary Christian | 11–16 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School 1,280 pupils | Secondary Church of England | 11–18 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Clayton-le-Moors Mount Pleasant Primary School 320 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clayton-le-Moors 128 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Clayton-le-Moors All Saints' Church of England Primary School 267 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School 176 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary School 187 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Park View 2 pupils | Other independent special school | 8–18 | Report | 0.8 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Accrington station 1.0 mi · 21 min walk
- Huncoat station 1.1 mi · 22 min walk
- Church & Oswaldtwistle station 1.4 mi · 28 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Whinney Hill Road (opp, Whalley Road) 1 min walk
- Whalley Road (by, Church Lane) 2 min walk
- Whinney Hill Road (by, Whalley Road) 2 min walk
- Windsor Avenue (opp, First Avenue) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Clayton Medical Ctr.
Wellington Street, Clayton Le Moors, Accrington · 0.6 mi - Arg Healthcare
257-259 Blackburn Road, Accrington · 1.1 mi - Oswald Medical Centre
387-391 Blackburn Road, Accrington · 1.1 mi - Dr Bello's Surgery
Acorn Primary Care Centre, 421 Blackburn Road, Accrington · 1.2 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Pickup Street · 0.7 mi
- Asda Superstore Asda Accrington Superstore · 0.8 mi
- Aldi Aldi Milnshaw Accrington · 0.9 mi
- Lidl Lidl Milnshaw Accrington · 0.9 mi
Pharmacies
- Accrington Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Dialachemist Limited · 0.6 mi
- Well · 0.7 mi
Dentists
- Accrington Dental Suite · 0.6 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.7 mi
- Park House Dental Practice · 0.8 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 9 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 9 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 83.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 14.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 1.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 808 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 20.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 68.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 11.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,247 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 92% |
Share of homes across Hyndburn with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Sherwood Way
Energy ratings
10 homes on Sherwood Way have an energy certificate. The most common rating is C, and 50% are rated C or better.
Size and price per square foot
Typical home size: 904 sq ft (84 m²).
Typical sold price: £210 per sq ft, from 2 sales in the last 6 years matched to their certificate.
Most homes here were built 1996–2002 (from 9 certificates).
| Address | Rating | Size | Last sale | £ / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sherwood Way | D → B possible | 904 sq ft | £200,000 Nov 2025 | £221 |
| 11 Sherwood Way, Altham | D → B possible | 904 sq ft | £180,000 Jul 2021 | £199 |
| 8, Sherwood Way | C → B possible | 786 sq ft | £145,000 Aug 2017 | £185 |
| 3 Sherwood Way | C | 570 sq ft | – | – |
| 15 Sherwood Way | D → B possible | 581 sq ft | – | – |
| 19 Sherwood Way | C → B possible | 764 sq ft | – | – |
| 6, Sherwood Way | D → C possible | 958 sq ft | – | – |
| 9, Sherwood Way | C | 969 sq ft | – | – |
| 1, Sherwood Way | C | 1,238 sq ft | – | – |
Source: Energy Performance of Buildings Register (MHCLG), latest certificate for each home. Floor areas are as measured by the energy assessor. Checked 25 Oct 2026.
Who lives around Sherwood Way
Ethnic group
| Here | Hyndburn | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95.6% | 82.7% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 3.3% | 15.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1% | 1.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0% | 0.3% |
Religion
| Here | Hyndburn | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 63.8% | 51% |
| No religion | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 14.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0% | 0% |
Country of birth
| Here | Hyndburn | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 91% |
| Born outside the UK | 4.3% | 9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Hyndburn | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 31.7% | 25.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 23.1% | 17.6% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.9% | 14.2% |
| No qualifications | 12.5% | 22.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.6% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 7.3% |
| Other qualifications | 0.8% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Hyndburn | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57% | 43.9% |
| Good health | 30% | 34.3% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 14.8% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 5.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Hyndburn | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 42.7% | 24.2% |
| 1 car or van in household | 33.4% | 43.2% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 17.6% | 7.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 6.3% | 25.3% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Hyndburn.
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