Savoy Street is in Accrington and in Hyndburn district. BB5 0BW is located in the Church electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hyndburn. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Savoy Street, Accrington, BB5 0BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB5 0BN, BB5 0BL, BB5 0BS, BB5 0FY, BB5 0BT, BB5 0HL, BB5 0FP, BB5 0FW, BB5 0BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB5 0BW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.8% | 50.3% | 3.5% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 53.2% | 49.7% | -3.5% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 43.5% | 37.3% | -6.2% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.2% | 50.6% | 9.4% | 44.2% | 6.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 1.5% | -4.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 7.2% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 41.3% | 54.8% | 13.5% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 40.9% | 31.3% | -9.6% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 8% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 34.7% | 22.9% | -11.8% | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 9.9% | -6.6% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 15.6% | 5.0% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4.6% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 14.9% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 29% | 11.4% | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| Other | 5.9% | 3.1% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.9% 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 | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 0.8% | -2.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 46.8% | 42.3% | -4.5% | 2.7% | 39.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 47.2% | 45.9% | -1.3% | 81.4% | -35.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 75.3% 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 | 82.1% | 75.3% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -7.9% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 8% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.5% | 16.2% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 10.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.1% | 75.3% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 14.1% | 12.1% | 9.8% | 4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.5% | 1.8% | -9.7% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.3% | 76.7% | -6.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 6.4% | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 5.1% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19% | 37.2% | -18.2% |
| Christian | 26.2% | 46.2% | -20.0% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 48.8% | 6.5% | 42.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Savoy Street was 213.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.6% lower than the Barnfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Savoy Street has the 15th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Barnfield and the 46th highest crime rate of 269 local areas in Hyndburn .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 97.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1B Savoy Street, Accrington, Lancashire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £181,445 | 2023-12-01 | £192,524 |
| 1C Savoy Street, Accrington, Lancashire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £150,995 | 2023-11-17 | £163,990 |
| 1A Savoy Street, Accrington, Lancashire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £181,445 | 2023-10-27 | £195,459 |
| 10 Savoy Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, a newly built property | £126,280 | 2022-05-31 | £139,635 |
| 12 Savoy Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, a newly built property | £126,280 | 2022-05-31 | £139,635 |
The percentage of student residents living in BB5 0BW 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 | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield Street , BB5 0LD | 4out of 4 | 652 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Royd Nursery School Royds Street , BB5 2LH | 3out of 4 | 2,027 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church Bradshaw Row , Church BB5 4HG | 2out of 4 | 262 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School Union Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3DD | 3out of 4 | 629 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School Park Road , BB5 1ST | 3out of 4 | 789 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School Exchange Street , BB5 0JD | 3out of 4 | 848 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle Mayfield Avenue , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3AA | 3out of 4 | 879 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhyddings Haworth Street , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3EA | 2out of 4 | 769 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn Wordsworth Road , BB5 0LU | 2out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School Queen's Road West , BB5 4AY | 3out of 4 | 1,394 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Academy Queens Road West , BB5 4FF | 3out of 4 | 1,628 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hollins Hollins Lane , BB5 2QY | 3out of 4 | 2,926 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 | 629 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Specialist School Fielding Lane , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3BE | 4out of 4 | 1,631 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle White Ash School Thwaites Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 4QG | 4out of 4 | 1,666 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathland Private School Broadoak , Sandy Lane BB5 2AN | - not rated | 2,490 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfield School Old Bank Lane , Off Shadsworth Road BB1 2PW | 4out of 4 | 5,176 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 | 278 yd | |
| ReAct Academy of Theatre Arts | 43B Market Street, Alleytroyds | 354 yd | |
| Monte Cristo | 125 Henry Street, Church | 434 yd | |
| Hyndburn Leisure Cafe | Henry Street | 434 yd | |
| Cafe Nova | Oswaldtwistle Mills, Collier Street | 514 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger Lounge | 352 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 635 yd | |
| Thorn Inn | 1A St James Road, Church | 863 yd | |
| The Civic Arts Centre & Theatre (Wet Sales) | 155 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 922 yd | |
| 'Oswaldtwistle Social Club' | Rhyddings Street, Oswaldtwistle | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Chippy | 428 Blackburn Road, Accrington | 173 yd | |
| Toppings | 414-416 Blackburn Road, Accrington | 183 yd | |
| The Milky Bar | 412 Blackburn Road, Accrington | 240 yd | |
| Crispy Cottage | 376 Blackburn Road, Accrington | 240 yd | |
| Kwong Ming | 410 Blackburn Road, Accrington | 240 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK GMBH | Hyndburn Road, Accrington | 641 yd | |
| N.H. Foods Ltd | Brown Street, Accrington | 1,017 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School BRADSHAW ROW | grass pitches | 286 yd |
| Hyndburn Leisure Centre HYNDBURN SPORTS CENTRE HYNDBURN SPORTS CENTRE HENRY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 457 yd |
| Rhyddings Business And Enterprise School HAWORTH STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 781 yd |
| The Fitness Bank Ltd Union Road | health and fitness suite | 787 yd |
| St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School MAYFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 849 yd |
| St Nicholas Church Of England Primary School ST. NICHOLAS ROAD | grass pitches | 977 yd |
| Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School Wordsworth Road | grass pitches | 998 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 | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 20.0% |
| 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.