Malham Avenue is in Accrington and in Hyndburn district. BB5 0JL is located in the Spring Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hyndburn. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Malham Avenue, Accrington, BB5 0JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB5 0JJ, BB5 0JN, BB5 0JQ, BB5 0JT, BB5 0JU, BB5 0JB, BB5 0JR, BB5 0JP, BB5 0JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB5 0JL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 50.6% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.4% | 49.4% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 34.7% | 41.8% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.4% | 33.8% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -10.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 16.2% | 10% | -6.2% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 9.7% | 0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 29.5% | 38.4% | 8.9% | 48.4% | -10.0% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 33% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 19.2% | 18.2% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Bad health | 12.6% | 7.8% | -4.8% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 4.3% | 2.6% | -1.7% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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.
In the area around BB5 0JL this area, 34.7% 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 | 48.3% | 34.7% | -13.6% | 18.2% | 16.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 11.3% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 16.3% | 3.4% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.9% | 12% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.4% | 16% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -17.8% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3.7% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.3% 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 | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 14.9% | 21.2% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 18.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 79.1% | 72.3% | -6.8% | 81.4% | -9.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
In this area, 80.5% 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 | 89.7% | 80.5% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 10.4% | 9.3% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8% | 7.5% | -0.5% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 80.5% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 11.4% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 4.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 8% | 0.8% | -7.2% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.8% | 76.7% | -12.9% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 10.2% | 1.3% | 8.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.9% | 13.5% | 8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.3% | 37.2% | -11.9% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 22.9% | 6.5% | 16.4% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Malham Avenue was 163.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.3% lower than the Barnfield average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Malham Avenue has the 21st highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Barnfield and the 79th highest crime rate of 269 local areas in Hyndburn .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Malham Avenue, Accrington, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £91,500 | 2022-02-18 | £100,196 |
| 1 Malham Avenue, Accrington, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2018-09-13 | £116,545 |
| 15 Malham Avenue, Accrington, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2012-10-19 | £101,748 |
| 3 Malham Avenue, Accrington, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £56,000 | 2011-03-01 | £87,423 |
| 3 Malham Avenue, Accrington, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £38,950 | 2005-08-08 | £66,059 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield Street , BB5 0LD | 4out of 4 | 352 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Royd Nursery School Royds Street , BB5 2LH | 3out of 4 | 1,562 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 | 402 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School Exchange Street , BB5 0JD | 3out of 4 | 457 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School Union Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3DD | 3out of 4 | 783 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington Hartley Avenue , BB5 0NN | 4out of 4 | 838 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Cartmel Avenue , BB5 0NW | 2out of 4 | 889 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 307 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhyddings Haworth Street , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3EA | 2out of 4 | 626 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 | 2,058 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hollins Hollins Lane , BB5 2QY | 3out of 4 | 2,170 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Academy Queens Road West , BB5 4FF | 3out of 4 | 2,180 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadfield Specialist School Fielding Lane , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3BE | 4out of 4 | 759 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle School Union Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3DA | 3out of 4 | 783 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle White Ash School Thwaites Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 4QG | 4out of 4 | 1,782 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathland Private School Broadoak , Sandy Lane BB5 2AN | - not rated | 2,174 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfield School Old Bank Lane , Off Shadsworth Road BB1 2PW | 4out of 4 | 5,341 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al - Hamza | 161b Richmond Road, Accrington | 174 yd | |
| Cafe B's | 23 Fern Gore Avenue, Accrington | 413 yd | |
| Rhyddings Business Enterprise School | Haworth Street, Oswaldtwistle | 693 yd | |
| Coach House @ Rhyddings Park | Park Lane, Oswaldtwistle | 728 yd | |
| Cafe Nova | Oswaldtwistle Mills, Collier Street | 816 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spinning Jenny | Rimington Avenue, Accrington | 517 yd | |
| Globe Bowling & Billiards Club | Park Crescent, Accrington | 587 yd | |
| Stop & Rest | Fielding Lane, Oswaldtwistle | 736 yd | |
| 'Oswaldtwistle Social Club' | Rhyddings Street, Oswaldtwistle | 845 yd | |
| Tiger Lounge | 352 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 875 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fatimas | 37 Fern Gore Avenue, Accrington | 384 yd | |
| Richmond Grill Limited | 90-92 Richmond Road, Accrington | 562 yd | |
| Cocoberry Desserts | 141 Ormerod Street, Accrington | 565 yd | |
| Amico Pizza | 64A Ormerod Street, Accrington | 640 yd | |
| Sea Breeze | 31 Moscow Mill Street, Oswaldtwistle | 700 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| N.H. Foods Ltd | Brown Street, Accrington | 959 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School Wordsworth Road | grass pitches | 203 yd |
| St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School MAYFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 389 yd |
| Bullough Park Playing Fields Park Crescent | grass pitches | 678 yd |
| Rhyddings Business And Enterprise School HAWORTH STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 732 yd |
| St Peter'S C Of E Primary School CARTMEL AVENUE | grass pitches | 803 yd |
| The Fitness Bank Ltd Union Road | health and fitness suite | 904 yd |
| Hippings Methodist Primary School HERON WAY | grass pitches | 1,002 yd |
| Heys Sports Complex HEYS PLAYING FIELDS FOOTBALL PAVILLION HEYS PLAYING FIELDS FOOTBALL PAVILLION HERON WAY | grass pitches | 1,060 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 57.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.