Coal Pit Lane is in Accrington and in Hyndburn district. BB5 0FJ is located in the Spring Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hyndburn. This postcode has been in use since 2003-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Coal Pit Lane, Accrington, BB5 0FJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB5 0HW, BB5 0EZ, BB5 0EX, BB5 0HD, BB5 0HF, BB5 3DL, BB5 0HE, BB5 0EY, BB5 0LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB5 0FJ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 61.9% | 58% | -3.9% | 51.0% | 7.0% |
| Male | 38.1% | 42% | 3.9% | 49.0% | -7.0% |
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 | 27.3% | 24% | -3.3% | 37.9% | -13.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36% | 38.6% | 2.6% | 44.2% | -5.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 9.7% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 22.7% | 24% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 17.9% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (59.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 33.2% | 27.2% | -6.0% | 48.4% | -21.2% |
| Good health | 27.6% | 32% | 4.4% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 23.6% | 23.3% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 10.6% |
| Bad health | 9.9% | 9% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Very bad health | 5.7% | 8.5% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 7.3% |
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 0FJ this area, 47% 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 18.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 48.6% | 47% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 28.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 9% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 7.8% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 4% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 10.3% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.7% | 18.7% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -15.1% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3.1% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 9.1% | 20% | 10.9% | 2.7% | 17.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| White | 88.9% | 75.3% | -13.6% | 81.4% | -6.1% |
In this area, 89.5% 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 | 94.3% | 89.5% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 8% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 89.1% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.5% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.3% | 76.7% | -20.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 41% | 13.5% | 27.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.7% | 37.2% | -18.5% |
| Christian | 56.9% | 46.2% | 10.7% |
| Muslim | 20% | 6.5% | 13.5% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Coal Pit Lane was 174.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.5% lower than the Barnfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Coal Pit Lane has the 18th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Barnfield and the 67th highest crime rate of 269 local areas in Hyndburn .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caravan Park Coal Pit Lane, Accrington, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2017-11-24 | £75,985 |
The percentage of retired residents living in BB5 0FJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 140 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield Street , BB5 0LD | 4out of 4 | 397 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Royd Nursery School Royds Street , BB5 2LH | 3out of 4 | 1,915 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle Mayfield Avenue , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3AA | 3out of 4 | 270 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 | 346 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School Exchange Street , BB5 0JD | 3out of 4 | 668 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Springfield Street , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3LG | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church Bradshaw Row , Church BB5 4HG | 2out of 4 | 868 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 270 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn Wordsworth Road , BB5 0LU | 2out of 4 | 710 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 | 1,923 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Academy Queens Road West , BB5 4FF | 3out of 4 | 2,107 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hollins Hollins Lane , BB5 2QY | 3out of 4 | 2,613 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 | 346 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Specialist School Fielding Lane , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3BE | 4out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle White Ash School Thwaites Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 4QG | 4out of 4 | 1,441 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathland Private School Broadoak , Sandy Lane BB5 2AN | - not rated | 2,485 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfield School Old Bank Lane , Off Shadsworth Road BB1 2PW | 4out of 4 | 5,023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Nova | Oswaldtwistle Mills, Collier Street | 363 yd | |
| 'The Hungry Tackler Ltd' | Collier Street, Oswaldtwistle | 363 yd | |
| The Pavillion Restaurant | Collier Street, Oswaldtwistle | 363 yd | |
| 'The Terrace Tea Room' | Oswaldtwistle Mills, Collier Street | 363 yd | |
| Rhyddings Business Enterprise School | Haworth Street, Oswaldtwistle | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger Lounge | 352 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 435 yd | |
| 'Oswaldtwistle Social Club' | Rhyddings Street, Oswaldtwistle | 560 yd | |
| The Civic Arts Centre & Theatre (Wet Sales) | 155 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 567 yd | |
| Tinker & Budget | 218 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 758 yd | |
| Stop & Rest | Fielding Lane, Oswaldtwistle | 802 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Breeze | 31 Moscow Mill Street, Oswaldtwistle | 250 yd | |
| Don Pablo's | 102-104 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 478 yd | |
| Lin Spot | 140 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 540 yd | |
| Perfect Plaice | 122 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 541 yd | |
| Appetite | 150 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 541 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Mill Hill, Oswaldtwistle | 840 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 274 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 973 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School MAYFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 239 yd |
| Rhyddings Business And Enterprise School HAWORTH STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 356 yd |
| The Fitness Bank Ltd Union Road | health and fitness suite | 498 yd |
| Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School Wordsworth Road | grass pitches | 602 yd |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School BRADSHAW ROW | grass pitches | 894 yd |
| Hippings Methodist Primary School HERON WAY | grass pitches | 915 yd |
| Foxhill Bank Playing Fields (White Ash) Harvey Street | grass pitches | 985 yd |
| Heys Sports Complex HEYS PLAYING FIELDS FOOTBALL PAVILLION HEYS PLAYING FIELDS FOOTBALL PAVILLION HERON WAY | grass pitches | 1,034 yd |
| Oswaldtwistle St Andrews C Of E Primary School SPRINGFIELD STREET | grass pitches | 1,048 yd |
| Hyndburn Leisure Centre HYNDBURN SPORTS CENTRE HYNDBURN SPORTS CENTRE HENRY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,054 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.