Accrington Road is in Burnley and in Burnley district. BB11 4AB is located in the Trinity electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Burnley. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Accrington Road, Burnley, BB11 4AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB11 4AF, BB11 4AD, BB11 4AG, BB11 4AH, BB11 4AA, BB11 4AW, BB11 1SD, BB11 4AN, BB11 1RA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB11 4AB is primarily male, with 58.2% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 40.6% | 41.8% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -9.2% |
| Male | 59.4% | 58.2% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 9.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BB11 4AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 65.1% | 68.1% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 30.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 9.6% | 10.2% | 0.6% | 44.2% | -34.0% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 3.4% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 16.7% | 14.5% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.9% | 35.8% | -9.1% | 48.4% | -12.6% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 36.5% | 6.4% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 19.5% | 16.2% | -3.3% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 6.3% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 5.2% | 4.8% | 1.2% | 4.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34% | 27.4% | -6.6% | 18.2% | 9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 8.1% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 18.4% | 6.0% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.7% | 19.2% | 1.5% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 20.9% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 4.8% | 3% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 94.1% | 93.2% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 86.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.9% | 86.6% | -8.3% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 10.4% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 86.2% | -8.3% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 5.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 4.8% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.4% | 76.7% | -13.3% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 25.4% | 13.5% | 11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.9% | 37.2% | 14.7% |
| Christian | 38.3% | 46.2% | -7.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Accrington Road was 628.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 231.9% higher than the Coal Clough with Deerplay average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Accrington Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Coal Clough with Deerplay and the 12th highest crime rate of 302 local areas in Burnley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 226.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.8%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Trinity Towers Accrington Road, Burnley, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2026-03-06 | £55,000 |
| 11 Trinity Towers Accrington Road, Burnley, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £47,000 | 2025-09-11 | £45,387 |
| 12 Trinity Towers Accrington Road, Burnley, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £69,950 | 2024-05-14 | £71,503 |
| 20 Trinity Towers Accrington Road, Burnley, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2024-03-15 | £53,148 |
| 22 Trinity Towers Accrington Road, Burnley, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £51,000 | 2023-12-18 | £52,933 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Other | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , BB11 4PQ | - not rated | 376 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Road Nursery School Tay Street , BB11 4BU | - not rated | 563 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Taywood Nursery School Accrington Road , BB11 5AE | 3out of 4 | 572 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Myrtle Bank Nursery School Greenock Street , BB11 4EY | - not rated | 1,101 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ightenhill Nursery School Lionel Street , BB12 6DY | 4out of 4 | 1,156 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnley Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Raglan Road , BB11 4LB | 3out of 4 | 421 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Coal Clough Primary School Swindon Street , BB11 4PF | - not rated | 518 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Wood Top Church of England Infant School Cambridge Street , BB11 5BE | - not rated | 725 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Hargher Clough Junior School Venice Street , BB11 4BA | - not rated | 810 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whittlefield Primary School Tabor Street , BB12 0HL | 3out of 4 | 884 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC Lancashire Trafalgar Street , BB11 1RA | - not rated | 139 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hilda's Roman Catholic Girls' High School, Burnley Coal Clough Lane , BB11 5BT | - not rated | 1,435 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hameldon Community College Coal Clough Lane , BB11 5BT | - not rated | 1,483 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Ormerod Road , BB10 3AA | 2out of 4 | 2,066 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Trinity RC College Ormerod Road , BB10 3AA | - not rated | 2,066 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnley College Princess Way , BB12 0AN | - not rated | 930 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Whitham Sixth Form Burnley Campus , BB10 1JD | - not rated | 2,435 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linkway House School 25 Clifton Street , BB12 0QZ | - not rated | 469 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln House School 25-27 Clifton Street , BB12 0QZ | - not rated | 471 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Coal Clough Academy Swindon Street , BB11 4PF | 3out of 4 | 509 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coal Clough High School Swindon Street , BB11 4PF | - not rated | 509 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillview School Swindon Street , BB11 4PF | - not rated | 518 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | Barracks Road, Burnley | 283 yd | |
| Ballaro Restaurant & Ciao Take Away | 1 Barracks Road, Burnley | 309 yd | |
| The Little Lancashire Village | Unit 3, Maltings Mill | 469 yd | |
| Sandygate Sports Lounge | Unit 3 Ground Floor, Maltings Mill | 469 yd | |
| It's My Party | Former School House, Trafalgar Street | 565 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Angel Inn | 80 Accrington Road, Burnley | 291 yd | |
| Cross Keys | Cross Keys Hotel, 170-172 St Jamess Street | 670 yd | |
| Sanctuary Rock Bar | Santuary Rock Bar, Cow Lane | 672 yd | |
| Greenhill Social And Bowling Club | 163 Manchester Road, Burnley | 708 yd | |
| The Kestrel Suite & Kokos | 1 Cow Lane, Burnley | 728 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sbarro | Barracks Service Station, Barracks Road | 270 yd | |
| Burnley Oriental Chinese Takeaway | 127 Burnham Gate, Burnley | 286 yd | |
| Kenanks | 1 Barracks Road, Burnley | 309 yd | |
| Saminos | 2A Nairne Street, Burnley | 389 yd | |
| Pronto Pizzeria | 18-20 Sandygate, Burnley | 488 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 107-115 St Jamess Street, Burnley | 768 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Active Way, Burnley | 831 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Burnley | Active Way, Burnley | 831 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 200 Accrington Road, Burnley | 877 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Unit 4, Curzon Street | 970 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Fitness Factory (Closed) Unit 6 Unit 6 Blannel Street | health and fitness suite | 101 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Burnley) (Closed) Accrington Road | health and fitness suite | 282 yd |
| Grapevine Fitness & Leisure Centre (Closed) Queens Lancashire Way | health and fitness suite | 513 yd |
| Stoneyholme Recreation Ground EVOLVE AT VISION PARK EVOLVE AT VISION PARK WHITTLE WAY | grass pitches | 709 yd |
| Burnley College PRINCESS WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 811 yd |
| Dw Gym Group (Burnley) ST. JAMES'S STREET | health and fitness suite | 816 yd |
| Invigor8 Health & Fitness (Closed) Hammerton Street | health and fitness suite | 861 yd |
| Scott Park WESTERN AVENUE | tennis courts | 894 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Burnley) KINGSWAY HOUSE KINGSWAY HOUSE KINGSWAY | health and fitness suite | 1,047 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 44.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.