Chester Street is in Accrington and in Hyndburn district. BB5 0SD is located in the Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hyndburn. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chester Street, Accrington, BB5 0SD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB5 0SE, BB5 0SF, BB5 0SA, BB5 0SB, BB5 0SG, BB5 0RT, BB5 0SH, BB5 0RZ, BB5 0HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB5 0SD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 47.5% | 49.1% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 52.5% | 50.9% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 | 25.8% | 39.1% | 13.3% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.9% | 48.2% | -9.7% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 4% | -3.7% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 34.5% | 39.2% | 4.7% | 48.4% | -9.2% |
| Good health | 45.3% | 37.9% | -7.4% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 15.5% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 0SD this area, 34.9% 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 14.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.8% | 34.9% | -8.9% | 18.2% | 16.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 14.9% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 13.5% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 13.1% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.3% | 14.2% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -19.6% |
| Other | 10.7% | 8% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 5.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 26.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 65.5% | 66.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 63.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 31.8% | 26.6% | -5.2% | 81.4% | -54.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 69.6% 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 | 73.5% | 69.6% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -13.6% |
| European Union | 3% | 6.4% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.2% | 23.8% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 18.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.2% | 69.6% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 16.6% | 15.8% | 9.8% | 6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 7.4% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 4.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.1% | 1.7% | -15.4% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.9% | 76.7% | -1.8% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 5.4% | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.3% | 37.2% | -24.9% |
| Christian | 12.1% | 46.2% | -34.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 69.2% | 6.5% | 62.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chester Street was 79.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.0% lower than the Barnfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chester Street has the 26th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Barnfield and the 111th lowest crime rate of 269 local areas in Hyndburn .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Chester Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2021-10-18 | £63,404 |
| 50 Chester Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2021-05-20 | £87,583 |
| 32 Chester Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2017-04-20 | £69,882 |
| 38 Chester Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2014-06-27 | £71,472 |
| 20 Chester Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2012-04-02 | £92,520 |
The percentage of student residents living in BB5 0SD 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 | 48 |
| Looking after home or family | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Other | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield Street , BB5 0LD | 4out of 4 | 337 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Royd Nursery School Royds Street , BB5 2LH | 3out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School Exchange Street , BB5 0JD | 3out of 4 | 266 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School Park Road , BB5 1ST | 3out of 4 | 667 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church Bradshaw Row , Church BB5 4HG | 2out of 4 | 756 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle Mayfield Avenue , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3AA | 3out of 4 | 886 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School Union Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3DD | 3out of 4 | 979 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 | 577 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhyddings Haworth Street , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3EA | 2out of 4 | 967 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 | 1,416 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Academy Queens Road West , BB5 4FF | 3out of 4 | 1,526 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hollins Hollins Lane , BB5 2QY | 3out of 4 | 2,282 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 | 979 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Specialist School Fielding Lane , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3BE | 4out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathland Private School Broadoak , Sandy Lane BB5 2AN | - not rated | 1,863 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle White Ash School Thwaites Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 4QG | 4out of 4 | 2,112 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 | 483 yd | |
| Village Pizzeria Restaurant & The Dessert Factory | 378-380 Blackburn Road, Accrington | 565 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurants Ltd | Hyndburn Road, Accrington | 636 yd | |
| Bulloughs | The Globe Centre, Unit 30 & 31 | 659 yd | |
| Clarkey's Cafe | Blackburn Road, Accrington | 741 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Globe Bowling & Billiards Club | Park Crescent, Accrington | 633 yd | |
| The Stanley | 84-86 Blackburn Road, Accrington | 886 yd | |
| The Acorn | Hyndburn Road, Accrington | 937 yd | |
| Nags Head (Wet Sales Only) | 78 Blackburn Road, Accrington | 943 yd | |
| The Bees Knees | 89-95 Blackburn Road, Accrington | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Grill Limited | 90-92 Richmond Road, Accrington | 191 yd | |
| Jade Chinese Takeaway | 122 Richmond Hill Street, Accrington | 431 yd | |
| Eastern Promise | 314 Blackburn Road, Accrington | 442 yd | |
| Azad Takeaway | 180 Blackburn Road, Accrington | 442 yd | |
| Naafiah | 198 Blackburn Road, Accrington | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| N.H. Foods Ltd | Brown Street, Accrington | 412 yd | |
| Lidl UK GMBH | Hyndburn Road, Accrington | 783 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Hyndburn Road, Accrington | 871 yd | |
| Tesco | 2 Eagle street, Accrington | 886 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Hyndburn Road, Accrington | 937 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School Wordsworth Road | grass pitches | 558 yd |
| Energie Fitness Club (Accrington) (Closed) St. James Square | health and fitness suite | 660 yd |
| Bullough Park Playing Fields Park Crescent | grass pitches | 792 yd |
| Hyndburn Leisure Centre HYNDBURN SPORTS CENTRE HYNDBURN SPORTS CENTRE HENRY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 839 yd |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School BRADSHAW ROW | grass pitches | 851 yd |
| Central Fitness Centre 98A 98A BLACKBURN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 854 yd |
| St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School MAYFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 855 yd |
| Jetts Fitness Accrington THE VIADUCT THE VIADUCT HYNDBURN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 870 yd |
| The Zone Hyndburn New Era Complex PARADISE STREET | health and fitness suite | 906 yd |
| Rhyddings Business And Enterprise School HAWORTH STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,045 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 | 68.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 68.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 68.1% |
| 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 | 64.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 187.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.