Gayle Way is in Accrington and in Hyndburn district. BB5 0JX 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 Gayle Way, Accrington, BB5 0JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB5 0JT, BB5 0LD, BB5 0JU, BB5 0JZ, BB5 0JN, BB5 0JP, BB5 0EZ, BB5 0JR, BB5 0JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB5 0JX 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 0JX 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 Gayle Way 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.
Gayle Way 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Gayle Way, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2024-06-11 | £96,661 |
| 12 Gayle Way, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2020-10-23 | £83,259 |
| 10 Gayle Way, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2020-02-28 | £83,588 |
| 3 Gayle Way, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2016-12-09 | £115,336 |
| 10 Gayle Way, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2015-02-20 | £95,253 |
The percentage of retired residents living in BB5 0JX 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 | 276 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Royd Nursery School Royds Street , BB5 2LH | 3out of 4 | 1,705 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 | 284 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School Exchange Street , BB5 0JD | 3out of 4 | 498 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 | 585 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School Heron Way , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3BT | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church Bradshaw Row , Church BB5 4HG | 2out of 4 | 1,004 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 | 454 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn Wordsworth Road , BB5 0LU | 2out of 4 | 471 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 | 1,964 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Academy Queens Road West , BB5 4FF | 3out of 4 | 2,114 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hollins Hollins Lane , BB5 2QY | 3out of 4 | 2,368 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 | 585 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Specialist School Fielding Lane , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3BE | 4out of 4 | 881 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle White Ash School Thwaites Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 4QG | 4out of 4 | 1,633 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathland Private School Broadoak , Sandy Lane BB5 2AN | - not rated | 2,295 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfield School Old Bank Lane , Off Shadsworth Road BB1 2PW | 4out of 4 | 5,208 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 | 245 yd | |
| Rhyddings Business Enterprise School | Haworth Street, Oswaldtwistle | 536 yd | |
| Cafe Nova | Oswaldtwistle Mills, Collier Street | 610 yd | |
| 'The Hungry Tackler Ltd' | Collier Street, Oswaldtwistle | 610 yd | |
| The Pavillion Restaurant | Collier Street, Oswaldtwistle | 610 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger Lounge | 352 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 676 yd | |
| 'Oswaldtwistle Social Club' | Rhyddings Street, Oswaldtwistle | 709 yd | |
| Spinning Jenny | Rimington Avenue, Accrington | 721 yd | |
| Globe Bowling & Billiards Club | Park Crescent, Accrington | 740 yd | |
| Stop & Rest | Fielding Lane, Oswaldtwistle | 754 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Breeze | 31 Moscow Mill Street, Oswaldtwistle | 492 yd | |
| Richmond Grill Limited | 90-92 Richmond Road, Accrington | 584 yd | |
| Fatimas | 37 Fern Gore Avenue, Accrington | 592 yd | |
| Cocoberry Desserts | 141 Ormerod Street, Accrington | 671 yd | |
| Don Pablo's | 102-104 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| N.H. Foods Ltd | Brown Street, Accrington | 980 yd | |
| Tesco | Mill Hill, Oswaldtwistle | 999 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School MAYFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 258 yd |
| Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School Wordsworth Road | grass pitches | 362 yd |
| Rhyddings Business And Enterprise School HAWORTH STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 557 yd |
| The Fitness Bank Ltd Union Road | health and fitness suite | 721 yd |
| Bullough Park Playing Fields Park Crescent | grass pitches | 853 yd |
| Hippings Methodist Primary School HERON WAY | grass pitches | 957 yd |
| St Peter'S C Of E Primary School CARTMEL AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,001 yd |
| Heys Sports Complex HEYS PLAYING FIELDS FOOTBALL PAVILLION HEYS PLAYING FIELDS FOOTBALL PAVILLION HERON WAY | grass pitches | 1,045 yd |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School BRADSHAW ROW | grass pitches | 1,051 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 | 39.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.