property, homes and houses for sale in Accrington

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neighbouring areas

Ashton-under-Lyne Chorley Morecambe Todmorden
Blackpool Lancaster Oldham Wigan
Bolton Leigh Preston  
Bury Liverpool Rossendale  
Carnforth Manchester Skelmersdale  

Accrington is a former mill town with a population of about 36,000. The stone-built railway viaduct is one of the town’s most stunning features together with the impressive Market Hall and Town Hall. Accrington town centre has changed substantially in recent years, and the new shopping precinct is even attracting visitors from Blackburn and Burnley. The beautiful Lancashire hills and moors are on the doorstep and the town enjoys excellent transport links.

If you are looking for property for sale in Accrington and only require two or three bedrooms, you have a wide choice of terraced houses, both period and modern; new-build detached houses with integral garages; a few modern bungalows; and delightful property conversions from former school, farm and church buildings. Estate agents in Accrington also represent impressive new-build executive-style detached houses, and a fine mix of architect-designed houses set in beautiful rural locations.

Flats for sale in Accrington are located in converted terraced houses; stylish, new-build apartment houses; and above commercial premises. For details of flats currently on the market, and for information regarding bungalows and houses, please contact Accrington estate agents.

 

Amenities for Accrington properties

Accrington has a sizeable shopping area with all the major high street chain stores including Boots, JJB Sports and Marks & Spencer, and there is also a popular street market. Night life is considered to be good in Accrington, especially for young people, as there are lots of pubs and clubs and a multi-screen cinema. Accrington Stanley Football Club is affectionately known throughout the country and has recently been promoted to the prestigious Football League. Education in Accrington includes a wide selection of primary schools, several high schools, and Accrington and Rossendale College offering full and part-time courses.

 

Transport in Accrington

The railway station in Accrington is on the main Blackpool – Halifax line and also on the Blackpool – Colne line, serving stations in neighbouring villages and small towns. Junction 7 of the M65 is just to the north of Accrington and the A56 dual carriageway is to the east, linking the M65 to the M66. Local bus services include routes to Whalley, Great Harwood, Haslingden, and Manchester.

 

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Accrington, which is covered by postcode BB5, you may also like to consider Chorley, Preston, Todmorden, Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Leigh, and Ashton-under-Lyne.