Dawson Close is in Accrington and in Hyndburn district. BB5 0FP is located in the Church electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hyndburn. This postcode has been in use since 2011-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dawson Close, Accrington, BB5 0FP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB5 0BT, BB5 0BL, BB5 0DH, BB5 0DB, BB5 0DR, BB5 0BS, BB5 0FY, BB5 0FW, BB5 0DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB5 0FP has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 46.8% | 50% | 3.2% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 53.2% | 50% | -3.2% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 43.5% | 38% | -5.5% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.2% | 50.4% | 9.2% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 2.9% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 4.5% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (85.4%) 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% | 53.3% | 12.0% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 40.9% | 32.1% | -8.8% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 8.5% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 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 | 34.7% | 19% | -15.7% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 7.4% | -9.1% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 14.5% | 3.9% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 7% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 11.6% | -1.3% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 33.5% | 15.9% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 5.9% | 7% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 4.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.8% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 0.6% | -2.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 46.8% | 26.5% | -20.3% | 2.7% | 23.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 47.2% | 68.8% | 21.6% | 81.4% | -12.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 63.1% 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 | 82.1% | 63.1% | -19.0% | 83.2% | -20.1% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 26.2% | 23.8% | 6.1% | 20.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.5% | 8.8% | -6.7% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.1% | 62.6% | -19.5% | 83.2% | -20.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 26.2% | 24.2% | 9.8% | 16.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 9.6% | 7.2% | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.5% | 0.3% | -11.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.7% | 76.7% | -16.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 5.2% | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| Poland | 23.6% | 1.3% | 22.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.5% | 37.2% | -20.7% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Muslim | 29.4% | 6.5% | 22.9% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dawson Close was 102.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.2% lower than the Barnfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dawson Close has the 28th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Barnfield and the 131st lowest crime rate of 269 local areas in Hyndburn .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 41.4%.

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 Dawson Close, Accrington, Lancashire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £165,000 | 2023-10-27 | £177,744 |
| 3 Dawson Close, Accrington, Lancashire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £159,995 | 2023-10-27 | £172,352 |
| 2 Dawson Close, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2021-06-15 | £176,605 |
| 2 Dawson Close, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2011-10-28 | £229,233 |
| 6 Dawson Close, Accrington, Lancashire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £108,995 | 2011-09-26 | £167,442 |
BB5 0FP 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 | 133 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| 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 | 758 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Royd Nursery School Royds Street , BB5 2LH | 3out of 4 | 2,112 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 | 205 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 | 680 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School Park Road , BB5 1ST | 3out of 4 | 803 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary School St Nicholas Road , Church BB5 4DN | 3out of 4 | 899 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School Exchange Street , BB5 0JD | 3out of 4 | 950 yd | Community 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 | 839 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn Wordsworth Road , BB5 0LU | 2out of 4 | 1,183 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 | 1,360 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Academy Queens Road West , BB5 4FF | 3out of 4 | 1,609 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hollins Hollins Lane , BB5 2QY | 3out of 4 | 3,026 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 | 680 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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 |
| Broadfield Specialist School Fielding Lane , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3BE | 4out of 4 | 1,727 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathland Private School Broadoak , Sandy Lane BB5 2AN | - not rated | 2,561 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfield School Old Bank Lane , Off Shadsworth Road BB1 2PW | 4out of 4 | 5,148 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ReAct Academy of Theatre Arts | 43B Market Street, Alleytroyds | 296 yd | |
| Village Pizzeria Restaurant & The Dessert Factory | 378-380 Blackburn Road, Accrington | 297 yd | |
| Hyndburn Leisure Cafe | Henry Street | 342 yd | |
| Monte Cristo | 125 Henry Street, Church | 351 yd | |
| CSG Foods @ Studio | Henry Street, Church | 450 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger Lounge | 352 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 671 yd | |
| Thorn Inn | 1A St James Road, Church | 757 yd | |
| The Civic Arts Centre & Theatre (Wet Sales) | 155 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 962 yd | |
| 'Oswaldtwistle Social Club' | Rhyddings Street, Oswaldtwistle | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Chippy | 428 Blackburn Road, Accrington | 104 yd | |
| Toppings | 414-416 Blackburn Road, Accrington | 159 yd | |
| The Milky Bar | 412 Blackburn Road, Accrington | 250 yd | |
| Crispy Cottage | 376 Blackburn Road, Accrington | 250 yd | |
| Kwong Ming | 410 Blackburn Road, Accrington | 250 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK GMBH | Hyndburn Road, Accrington | 619 yd | |
| N.H. Foods Ltd | Brown Street, Accrington | 1,092 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School BRADSHAW ROW | grass pitches | 195 yd |
| Hyndburn Leisure Centre HYNDBURN SPORTS CENTRE HYNDBURN SPORTS CENTRE HENRY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 401 yd |
| The Fitness Bank Ltd Union Road | health and fitness suite | 824 yd |
| Rhyddings Business And Enterprise School HAWORTH STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 840 yd |
| St Nicholas Church Of England Primary School ST. NICHOLAS ROAD | grass pitches | 900 yd |
| St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School MAYFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 938 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| 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.