Barlow Street is in Accrington and in Hyndburn district. BB5 0BB is located in the Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hyndburn. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barlow Street, Accrington, BB5 0BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB5 0TP, BB5 0BD, BB5 0AJ, BB5 0BE, BB5 0AX, BB5 1RZ, BB5 0TN, BB5 1RY, BB5 1SR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB5 0BB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 51.3% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 48.9% | 48.7% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.7% | 35.4% | 5.7% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.3% | 49.9% | -1.4% | 44.2% | 5.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 5.9% | -3.7% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 7% | 4.4% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 36.6% | 45.7% | 9.1% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 33.6% | -6.5% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 13.7% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 4.7% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
In the area around BB5 0BB this area, 38.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 16%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.6% | 38.2% | -1.4% | 18.2% | 20.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 14% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 12.4% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 5.4% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 10.1% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.1% | 16% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -17.8% |
| Other | 13.6% | 3.9% | -9.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 21.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 58.4% | 64.7% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 62.0% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 5% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 32.1% | 21.2% | -10.9% | 81.4% | -60.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, 74.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.5% | 74.8% | 4.3% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 3.6% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.1% | 21.2% | -2.9% | 5.6% | 15.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70% | 74.8% | 4.8% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 19.8% | 17.6% | 9.8% | 10.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 2% | -2.1% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.7% | 1.8% | -18.9% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.3% | 37.2% | -28.9% |
| Christian | 11% | 46.2% | -35.2% |
| Muslim | 72.1% | 6.5% | 65.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barlow Street was 112.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.9% lower than the Barnfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barlow Street has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Barnfield and the 123rd highest crime rate of 269 local areas in Hyndburn .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Barlow Street, Accrington, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2022-09-16 | £81,459 |
| 4 Barlow Street, Accrington, Lancashire Detached, a newly built property | £169,995 | 2016-10-28 | £240,250 |
| 2 Barlow Street, Accrington, Lancashire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £149,995 | 2016-10-28 | £218,399 |
| 3 Barlow Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £10,000 | 2011-08-08 | £15,598 |
| 1 Barlow Street, Accrington, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £34,500 | 2004-04-08 | £80,374 |
The percentage of student residents living in BB5 0BB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Looking after home or family | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 36 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Other | 29 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield Street , BB5 0LD | 4out of 4 | 616 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Royd Nursery School Royds Street , BB5 2LH | 3out of 4 | 1,607 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School Park Road , BB5 1ST | 3out of 4 | 366 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church Bradshaw Row , Church BB5 4HG | 2out of 4 | 465 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School Exchange Street , BB5 0JD | 3out of 4 | 634 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary School St Nicholas Road , Church BB5 4DN | 3out of 4 | 893 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School Union Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3DD | 3out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn Wordsworth Road , BB5 0LU | 2out of 4 | 941 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhyddings Haworth Street , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3EA | 2out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School Queen's Road West , BB5 4AY | 3out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Academy Queens Road West , BB5 4FF | 3out of 4 | 1,259 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hollins Hollins Lane , BB5 2QY | 3out of 4 | 2,601 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oswaldtwistle School Union Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3DA | 3out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Specialist School Fielding Lane , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3BE | 4out of 4 | 1,724 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathland Private School Broadoak , Sandy Lane BB5 2AN | - not rated | 2,018 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle White Ash School Thwaites Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 4QG | 4out of 4 | 2,136 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Pizzeria Restaurant & The Dessert Factory | 378-380 Blackburn Road, Accrington | 271 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurants Ltd | Hyndburn Road, Accrington | 363 yd | |
| KFC | Hyndburn Road, Accrington | 506 yd | |
| Mr Gatty's Tea Room | Elmfield Hall, Hyndburn Road, Accrington | 574 yd | |
| Monte Cristo | 125 Henry Street, Church | 603 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Acorn | Hyndburn Road, Accrington | 723 yd | |
| The Stanley | 84-86 Blackburn Road, Accrington | 864 yd | |
| Nags Head (Wet Sales Only) | 78 Blackburn Road, Accrington | 947 yd | |
| The Bees Knees | 89-95 Blackburn Road, Accrington | 983 yd | |
| Globe Bowling & Billiards Club | Park Crescent, Accrington | 994 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Promise | 314 Blackburn Road, Accrington | 193 yd | |
| Azad Takeaway | 180 Blackburn Road, Accrington | 193 yd | |
| Naafiah | 198 Blackburn Road, Accrington | 193 yd | |
| Handi n Roti | 368 Blackburn Road, Accrington | 228 yd | |
| The Milky Bar | 412 Blackburn Road, Accrington | 319 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK GMBH | Hyndburn Road, Accrington | 416 yd | |
| N.H. Foods Ltd | Brown Street, Accrington | 566 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Hyndburn Road, Accrington | 723 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Hyndburn Road, Accrington | 792 yd | |
| Tesco | 2 Eagle street, Accrington | 864 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hyndburn Leisure Centre HYNDBURN SPORTS CENTRE HYNDBURN SPORTS CENTRE HENRY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 493 yd |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School BRADSHAW ROW | grass pitches | 570 yd |
| Energie Fitness Club (Accrington) (Closed) St. James Square | health and fitness suite | 786 yd |
| Jetts Fitness Accrington THE VIADUCT THE VIADUCT HYNDBURN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 795 yd |
| Central Fitness Centre 98A 98A BLACKBURN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 817 yd |
| Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School Wordsworth Road | grass pitches | 909 yd |
| St Nicholas Church Of England Primary School ST. NICHOLAS ROAD | grass pitches | 958 yd |
| The Zone Hyndburn New Era Complex PARADISE STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,011 yd |
| St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School MAYFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,063 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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.