Willows Lane is in Accrington and in Hyndburn district. BB5 0NH 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 Willows Lane, Accrington, BB5 0NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB5 0NJ, BB5 0NT, BB5 0NG, BB5 0NL, BB5 0NU, BB5 0NN, BB5 0NF, BB5 0NB, BB5 0NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB5 0NH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 52.1% | 48.2% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 47.9% | 51.8% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 | 39.4% | 34.9% | -4.5% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.5% | 45.9% | 5.4% | 44.2% | 1.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 10% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 6% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.6% | 42.9% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 32.5% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 16% | 16.1% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 7.4% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 33.5% | 25.4% | -8.1% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 9.6% | -8.7% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 16.4% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 5.4% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 14.3% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.7% | 23.9% | 11.2% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 4.2% | 5% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.8% 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 | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% | 18.6% | 13.8% | 2.7% | 15.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 91.5% | 73.8% | -17.7% | 81.4% | -7.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 88% 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 | 96% | 88% | -8.0% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 4.6% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 6.3% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 88% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.7% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 76.7% | -2.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 4.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 20% | 13.5% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.6% | 37.2% | -9.6% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Muslim | 21.6% | 6.5% | 15.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willows Lane was 170.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.0% lower than the Barnfield average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Willows Lane has the 20th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Barnfield and the 73rd highest crime rate of 269 local areas in Hyndburn .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 343 Willows Lane, Accrington, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2023-11-17 | £134,407 |
| 303 Willows Lane, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2022-10-10 | £97,853 |
| 341 Willows Lane, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2022-07-29 | £123,442 |
| 307 Willows Lane, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2020-10-13 | £94,360 |
| 307 Willows Lane, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2020-10-13 | £94,360 |
BB5 0NH 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BB5 0NH 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 874 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Royd Nursery School Royds Street , BB5 2LH | 3out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington Hartley Avenue , BB5 0NN | 4out of 4 | 279 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Cartmel Avenue , BB5 0NW | 2out of 4 | 412 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School Exchange Street , BB5 0JD | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Haworth Church of England Primary School School House Lane , Green Haworth BB5 3SQ | 3out of 4 | 907 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle Mayfield Avenue , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3AA | 3out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 451 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhyddings Haworth Street , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3EA | 2out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hollins Hollins Lane , BB5 2QY | 3out of 4 | 1,535 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 | 2,357 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Academy Queens Road West , BB5 4FF | 3out of 4 | 2,394 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 | 811 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle School Union Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3DA | 3out of 4 | 1,428 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathland Private School Broadoak , Sandy Lane BB5 2AN | - not rated | 1,796 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle White Ash School Thwaites Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 4QG | 4out of 4 | 2,354 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 B's | 23 Fern Gore Avenue, Accrington | 236 yd | |
| Al - Hamza | 161b Richmond Road, Accrington | 675 yd | |
| Pappous Greek & Grill | 1 Mount Street, Accrington | 828 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spinning Jenny | Rimington Avenue, Accrington | 274 yd | |
| Globe Bowling & Billiards Club | Park Crescent, Accrington | 423 yd | |
| The Plough | 2 Broadfield, Oswaldtwistle | 961 yd | |
| Stop & Rest | Fielding Lane, Oswaldtwistle | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fatimas | 37 Fern Gore Avenue, Accrington | 292 yd | |
| Cocoberry Desserts | 141 Ormerod Street, Accrington | 596 yd | |
| Amico Pizza | 64A Ormerod Street, Accrington | 623 yd | |
| Cafe 44 | 44 Ormerod Street, Accrington | 798 yd | |
| Richmond Grill Limited | 90-92 Richmond Road, Accrington | 818 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| N.H. Foods Ltd | Brown Street, Accrington | 1,065 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bullough Park Playing Fields Park Crescent | grass pitches | 319 yd |
| St Peter'S C Of E Primary School CARTMEL AVENUE | grass pitches | 402 yd |
| Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School Wordsworth Road | grass pitches | 530 yd |
| St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School MAYFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,007 yd |
| King George V Playing Field Royds Avenue | grass pitches | 1,017 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 | 78.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.01 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.