Broadfield Road is in Accrington and in Hyndburn district. BB5 0NL 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 Broadfield Road, Accrington, BB5 0NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB5 0NN, BB5 0NP, BB5 0NJ, BB5 0NG, BB5 0NR, BB5 0NW, BB5 0NH, BB5 0NU, BB5 0NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB5 0NL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.9% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.1% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 42.1% | 42% | -0.1% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.5% | 40.2% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -4.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 7.3% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 7% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41% | 43.5% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 32% | 27.9% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 16.2% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 8% | 9% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Very bad health | 4.4% | 3.4% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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 0NL this area, 31.7% 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 17.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.5% | 31.7% | -5.8% | 18.2% | 13.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 10.5% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 13.6% | -7.1% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 16.4% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.9% | 17.4% | 10.5% | 33.8% | -16.4% |
| Other | 5.9% | 5.6% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 6.6% | 7.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 91.5% | 89.6% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 8.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 89.1% 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 | 91.3% | 89.1% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 6.9% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 4% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 89.1% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 8.8% | 8.3% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66% | 76.7% | -10.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 6.1% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 26.3% | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.3% | 37.2% | 2.1% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 9.3% | 6.5% | 2.8% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broadfield Road was 108.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.4% lower than the Barnfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broadfield Road has the 30th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Barnfield and the 131st highest crime rate of 269 local areas in Hyndburn .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Broadfield Road, Accrington, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2024-10-09 | £71,553 |
| 16 Broadfield Road, Accrington, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-10-03 | £143,105 |
| 41 Broadfield Road, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-11-20 | £108,642 |
| 25 Broadfield Road, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2023-05-23 | £91,231 |
| 12 Broadfield Road, Accrington, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2022-10-14 | £91,503 |
BB5 0NL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield Street , BB5 0LD | 4out of 4 | 914 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Royd Nursery School Royds Street , BB5 2LH | 3out of 4 | 1,330 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 | 211 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Cartmel Avenue , BB5 0NW | 2out of 4 | 283 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School Exchange Street , BB5 0JD | 3out of 4 | 832 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 | 838 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 | 940 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 | 521 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhyddings Haworth Street , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3EA | 2out of 4 | 1,194 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hollins Hollins Lane , BB5 2QY | 3out of 4 | 1,631 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 | 2,486 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Academy Queens Road West , BB5 4FF | 3out of 4 | 2,540 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 | 628 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle School Union Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3DA | 3out of 4 | 1,382 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathland Private School Broadoak , Sandy Lane BB5 2AN | - not rated | 1,981 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle White Ash School Thwaites Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 4QG | 4out of 4 | 2,242 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 | 247 yd | |
| Al - Hamza | 161b Richmond Road, Accrington | 703 yd | |
| Pappous Greek & Grill | 1 Mount Street, Accrington | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spinning Jenny | Rimington Avenue, Accrington | 131 yd | |
| Globe Bowling & Billiards Club | Park Crescent, Accrington | 578 yd | |
| The Plough | 2 Broadfield, Oswaldtwistle | 774 yd | |
| Stop & Rest | Fielding Lane, Oswaldtwistle | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fatimas | 37 Fern Gore Avenue, Accrington | 245 yd | |
| Cocoberry Desserts | 141 Ormerod Street, Accrington | 731 yd | |
| Amico Pizza | 64A Ormerod Street, Accrington | 771 yd | |
| Richmond Grill Limited | 90-92 Richmond Road, Accrington | 924 yd | |
| Cafe 44 | 44 Ormerod Street, Accrington | 959 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Peter'S C Of E Primary School CARTMEL AVENUE | grass pitches | 236 yd |
| Bullough Park Playing Fields Park Crescent | grass pitches | 499 yd |
| Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School Wordsworth Road | grass pitches | 569 yd |
| St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School MAYFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 943 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 | 47.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.