Accrington Road is in Burnley and in Burnley district. BB11 5AE is located in the Trinity electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Burnley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Accrington Road, Burnley, BB11 5AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB11 4BU, BB11 4BH, BB11 4FB, BB11 5AJ, BB11 4AY, BB11 4BJ, BB11 4BY, BB11 4BE, BB11 4BR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB11 5AE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents 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 | 50.9% | 49.3% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 49.1% | 50.7% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 5AE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.3% 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 | 52.7% | 47.3% | -5.4% | 37.9% | 9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.2% | 41.4% | 22.2% | 44.2% | -2.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.5% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 7.3% | -6.4% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 1.8% | -8.6% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.7% | 55.1% | 14.4% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 33.6% | 5.7% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 20.4% | 8.3% | -12.1% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 2.2% | -4.9% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 4% | 0.8% | -3.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.1% | 10.3% | -29.8% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 12.2% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 18.5% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5.9% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 25.5% | 17.3% | 16.9% | 8.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.1% | 26.2% | 14.1% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 5.5% | 1.5% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.3% 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 | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 5.8% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 96% | 90.3% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 8.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 76.2% 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 | 93.4% | 76.2% | -17.2% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 20.2% | 14.9% | 6.1% | 14.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 76.5% | -16.9% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 11.4% | 7.0% | 2.9% | 8.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.5% | 76.7% | -16.2% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 12.4% | 1.3% | 11.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Accrington Road was 229.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.2% higher than the Coal Clough with Deerplay average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Accrington Road has the 21st highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Coal Clough with Deerplay and the 50th highest crime rate of 302 local areas in Burnley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 85.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 124 Accrington Road, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £44,000 | 2009-12-04 | £69,161 |
| 106 Accrington Road, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2009-05-29 | £99,757 |
| 102 Accrington Road, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2008-02-08 | £109,109 |
| 116 Accrington Road, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2007-10-13 | £86,614 |
| 116 Accrington Road, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2007-10-12 | £86,614 |
BB11 5AE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 147 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taywood Nursery School Accrington Road , BB11 5AE | 3out of 4 | 1 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Road Nursery School Tay Street , BB11 4BU | - not rated | 42 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , BB11 4PQ | - not rated | 308 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Myrtle Bank Nursery School Greenock Street , BB11 4EY | - not rated | 645 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ightenhill Nursery School Lionel Street , BB12 6DY | 4out of 4 | 896 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnley Wood Top Church of England Infant School Cambridge Street , BB11 5BE | - not rated | 196 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Hargher Clough Junior School Venice Street , BB11 4BA | - not rated | 239 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Coal Clough Primary School Swindon Street , BB11 4PF | - not rated | 346 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Raglan Road , BB11 4LB | 3out of 4 | 574 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Myrtle Bank Infant School Greenock Street , BB11 4DT | - not rated | 650 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 | 697 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 | 961 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hameldon Community College Coal Clough Lane , BB11 5BT | - not rated | 997 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Ivy Bank High Business and Enterprise College Byron Street , BB12 6NU | - not rated | 2,340 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley High School Byron Street , BB12 6NX | 3out of 4 | 2,362 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,480 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Whitham Sixth Form Burnley Campus , BB10 1JD | - not rated | 2,968 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coal Clough Academy Swindon Street , BB11 4PF | 3out of 4 | 267 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coal Clough High School Swindon Street , BB11 4PF | - not rated | 267 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillview School Swindon Street , BB11 4PF | - not rated | 346 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rose School Greenock Street , BB11 4DT | - not rated | 656 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunny Bank School 171 Manchester Road , BB11 4HR | - not rated | 829 yd | Other independent school | 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 | 311 yd | |
| Ballaro Restaurant & Ciao Take Away | 1 Barracks Road, Burnley | 329 yd | |
| Bridgeys Kitchen | 102 St Matthew Street, Burnley | 490 yd | |
| Gannow Community Centre | Adamson Street, Burnley | 654 yd | |
| Pyramid Self Help Group | Gannow Community Centre, Adamson Street | 654 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Angel Inn | 80 Accrington Road, Burnley | 281 yd | |
| Wood Top Inn | 197 Accrington Road, Burnley | 283 yd | |
| Greenhill Social And Bowling Club | 163 Manchester Road, Burnley | 841 yd | |
| Ighten Mount Bowling Club | Ighten Mount Bowling Club Ltd, Romford Street | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pipasha Takeaway | 136 Accrington Road, Burnley | 67 yd | |
| A&D Great Quality Food | 155A Accrington Road, Burnley | 112 yd | |
| Saminos | 2A Nairne Street, Burnley | 183 yd | |
| Bon Appetit Meal Preps | 181 Accrington Road, Burnley | 187 yd | |
| Burnley Oriental Chinese Takeaway | 127 Burnham Gate, Burnley | 286 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | 200 Accrington Road, Burnley | 335 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lifestyle Fitness (Burnley) (Closed) Accrington Road | health and fitness suite | 311 yd |
| The Fitness Factory (Closed) Unit 6 Unit 6 Blannel Street | health and fitness suite | 489 yd |
| Scott Park WESTERN AVENUE | tennis courts | 763 yd |
| Cherryfold Community Primary School COG LANE | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Hameldon Community College COAL CLOUGH LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 944 yd |
| Grapevine Fitness & Leisure Centre (Closed) Queens Lancashire Way | health and fitness suite | 1,013 yd |
| Sycamore Avenue SYCAMORE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,017 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.