Arnold Street is in Accrington and in Hyndburn district. BB5 1AN is located in the Peel electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hyndburn. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Arnold Street, Accrington, BB5 1AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB5 1AG, BB5 1AP, BB5 6AD, BB5 1AW, BB5 6AF, BB5 6AG, BB5 1AF, BB5 6EG, BB5 6EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB5 1AN is primarily male, with 53.8% of the population 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 | 55.3% | 46.2% | -9.1% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 44.7% | 53.8% | 9.1% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
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 | 10.8% | 31.5% | 20.7% | 37.9% | -6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.6% | 20.2% | -19.4% | 44.2% | -24.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 10.7% | 9.3% | 2.2% | 8.5% |
| Divorced | 16.5% | 20.8% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 11.7% |
| Widowed | 31.7% | 15.7% | -16.0% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (56.4%) 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 | 16.7% | 25.9% | 9.2% | 48.4% | -22.5% |
| Good health | 26% | 30.5% | 4.5% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 38% | 31.5% | -6.5% | 12.7% | 18.8% |
| Bad health | 16.7% | 7.6% | -9.1% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 4.6% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
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.
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 22.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 65.5% | 27.7% | -37.8% | 18.2% | 9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 14.7% | 6.8% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 9% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 9% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 13% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 3.6% | 22.6% | 19.0% | 33.8% | -11.2% |
| Other | 2.2% | 4% | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 98% | 88.7% | -9.3% | 81.4% | 7.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 88.7% 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 | 97.3% | 88.7% | -8.6% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 88.7% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.7% | 76.7% | -9.0% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 26.7% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.3% | 37.2% | -4.9% |
| Christian | 51.8% | 46.2% | 5.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 10.8% | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arnold Street was 593.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 534.9% higher than the Huncoat average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Arnold Street has the highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Huncoat and the 5th highest crime rate of 269 local areas in Hyndburn .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 241.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% 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 - 13 Arnold Street, Accrington, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-01-27 | £196,800 |
| 4 Arnold Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £39,999 | 2020-02-27 | £55,724 |
| 4 Arnold Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £39,995 | 2019-12-17 | £55,499 |
| 4 Arnold Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £31,000 | 2019-03-13 | £46,699 |
| 4 Arnold Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £32,000 | 2016-12-07 | £47,932 |
The percentage of retired residents living in BB5 1AN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 72 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Education | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Royd Nursery School Royds Street , BB5 2LH | 3out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield Street , BB5 0LD | 4out of 4 | 1,797 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School Maudsley Street , BB5 6AD | 3out of 4 | 204 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School Devonshire Street , BB5 1DW | 3out of 4 | 469 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Peel Park Primary School Alice Street , BB5 6QR | 4out of 4 | 581 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Barnfield Street , BB5 2AQ | 3out of 4 | 753 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School Park Road , BB5 1ST | 3out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accrington Academy Queens Road West , BB5 4FF | 3out of 4 | 922 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School Queen's Road West , BB5 4AY | 3out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn Wordsworth Road , BB5 0LU | 2out of 4 | 1,809 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hollins Hollins Lane , BB5 2QY | 3out of 4 | 2,335 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhyddings Haworth Street , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3EA | 2out of 4 | 2,434 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathland Private School Broadoak , Sandy Lane BB5 2AN | - not rated | 1,080 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle School Union Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3DA | 3out of 4 | 2,420 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Specialist School Fielding Lane , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3BE | 4out of 4 | 2,706 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle White Ash School Thwaites Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 4QG | 4out of 4 | 3,544 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daly's Sandwich Bar | 104 Burnley Road, Accrington | 84 yd | |
| The Jump Works | Sydney Street, Accrington | 132 yd | |
| Cafe Brunch | 46 Broadway, Accrington | 327 yd | |
| ASDA Customer Restaurant | Hyndburn Road, Accrington | 352 yd | |
| The Doula Cafe | Unit 24 Cornhill, Accrington | 355 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Street Community Sports and Social Club Ltd | 7 Sydney Street, Accrington | 132 yd | |
| Burnley Road Subscription Bowling Green Club | 188 Burnley Road, Accrington | 228 yd | |
| Broadway | 1 Burnley Road, Accrington | 234 yd | |
| The Castle Hotel | 75 Whalley Road, Accrington | 265 yd | |
| Hustle Bar Ltd | 6 Water Street, Accrington | 266 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Chippy | 110 Burnley Road, Accrington | 95 yd | |
| New Jump Works Take Away @ Jumpworks | Sydney Street, Accrington | 132 yd | |
| Golden Apple | 103 Avenue Parade, Accrington | 216 yd | |
| Trishna | 50 Whalley Road, Accrington | 233 yd | |
| Asha Indian Takeaway | 58 Whalley Road, Accrington | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Store | 144 Burnley Road, Accrington | 228 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | Eastgate, Accrington | 312 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Argyle Street, Accrington | 447 yd | |
| Tesco | 105 Abbey Street, Accrington | 552 yd | |
| Tesco | 2 Eagle street, Accrington | 584 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peel Park Primary School ALICE STREET | grass pitches | 456 yd |
| Central Fitness Centre 98A 98A BLACKBURN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 617 yd |
| Jetts Fitness Accrington THE VIADUCT THE VIADUCT HYNDBURN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 622 yd |
| The Zone Hyndburn New Era Complex PARADISE STREET | health and fitness suite | 707 yd |
| Highams Playing Field Thorneyholme Road | grass pitches | 741 yd |
| Peel Park Avenue Parade | tennis courts | 763 yd |
| Energie Fitness Club (Accrington) (Closed) St. James Square | health and fitness suite | 887 yd |
| Accrington Academy Queens Road West | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 983 yd |
| Accrington Cricket & Tennis Club THORNEYHOLME ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,065 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.