Renting in Accrington

Accrington is a market town in the borough of Hyndburn, East Lancashire. Once a powerhouse of the Victorian textile industry, the town retains much of its period architecture and has been seeing growing investment and regeneration in recent years.

For tenants and landlords alike, Accrington represents one of the most affordable entry points in the wider North West. Stone-built terraces, solid semis and pockets of new-build homes offer decent accommodation at rents well below Greater Manchester averages. The surrounding villages of Great Harwood, Clayton-le-Moors, Oswaldtwistle and Rishton add variety and choice.

Accrington sits along the M65 corridor, providing straightforward motorway access to Burnley, Blackburn and the M6, while regular bus and rail services connect to the wider region. The town centre has a growing number of independent businesses, and Hyndburn Leisure Centre offers modern sports facilities.

Regeneration schemes have brought fresh investment to the area, with new housing, improved public spaces and business development. For landlords, the combination of low purchase prices and solid rental demand makes Accrington a particularly attractive proposition for portfolio building.