Oxford Street is in Accrington and in Hyndburn district. BB5 1GR is located in the Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hyndburn. This postcode has been in use since 2006-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oxford Street, Accrington, BB5 1GR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB5 1QT, BB5 1QX, BB5 1QZ, BB5 1QS, BB5 1RQ, BB5 1RL, BB5 1RG, BB5 1PY, BB5 1RN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB5 1GR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% of residents 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 | 48.4% | 53.7% | 5.3% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 51.6% | 46.3% | -5.3% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BB5 1GR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.9% | 44% | 11.1% | 37.9% | 6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.3% | 39.5% | -8.8% | 44.2% | -4.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 4.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 5.3% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 5% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 42.7% | 41% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -7.4% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 35.1% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 13.9% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 8% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 1GR this area, 39.1% 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 16.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 46.4% | 39.1% | -7.3% | 18.2% | 20.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 14.7% | 4.0% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 11.8% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 5.9% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 10% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.7% | 16.5% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -17.3% |
| Other | 10.3% | 2.1% | -8.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31.1% 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 | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 66.5% | 63.4% | -3.1% | 2.7% | 60.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 29.9% | 31.1% | 1.2% | 81.4% | -50.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 69.3% 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 | 68.2% | 69.3% | 1.1% | 83.2% | -13.9% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 5.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.1% | 24.5% | -1.6% | 5.6% | 18.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.9% | 69.2% | 1.3% | 83.2% | -14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 24% | 21.9% | 9.8% | 14.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 4.1% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 0.7% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.8% | 2% | -18.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 76.7% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 5% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12% | 37.2% | -25.2% |
| Christian | 19% | 46.2% | -27.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 61% | 6.5% | 54.5% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oxford Street was 415.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.6% higher than the Barnfield average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Oxford Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Barnfield and the 11th highest crime rate of 269 local areas in Hyndburn .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 119.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oxford Court Oxford Street, Accrington, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2019-02-22 | £280,052 |
The percentage of student residents living in BB5 1GR 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 | 72 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Looking after home or family | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Other | 25 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| 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 | 1,110 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Royd Nursery School Royds Street , BB5 2LH | 3out of 4 | 1,416 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School Park Road , BB5 1ST | 3out of 4 | 307 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School Devonshire Street , BB5 1DW | 3out of 4 | 497 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary School St Nicholas Road , Church BB5 4DN | 3out of 4 | 922 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church Bradshaw Row , Church BB5 4HG | 2out of 4 | 942 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School Exchange Street , BB5 0JD | 3out of 4 | 991 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School Queen's Road West , BB5 4AY | 3out of 4 | 748 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Academy Queens Road West , BB5 4FF | 3out of 4 | 769 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn Wordsworth Road , BB5 0LU | 2out of 4 | 1,289 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhyddings Haworth Street , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3EA | 2out of 4 | 1,677 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hollins Hollins Lane , BB5 2QY | 3out of 4 | 2,536 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 | 1,625 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathland Private School Broadoak , Sandy Lane BB5 2AN | - not rated | 1,649 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Specialist School Fielding Lane , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3BE | 4out of 4 | 2,171 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle White Ash School Thwaites Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 4QG | 4out of 4 | 2,727 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa | Drive Thru, Hyndburn Road | 166 yd | |
| Clarkey's Cafe | Blackburn Road, Accrington | 249 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurants Ltd | Hyndburn Road, Accrington | 264 yd | |
| Greggs | Hyndburn Road, Accrington | 270 yd | |
| New Dixi World Ltd | 118-120 Blackburn Road, Accrington | 274 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Acorn | Hyndburn Road, Accrington | 166 yd | |
| The Stanley | 84-86 Blackburn Road, Accrington | 401 yd | |
| Nags Head (Wet Sales Only) | 78 Blackburn Road, Accrington | 495 yd | |
| The Bees Knees | 89-95 Blackburn Road, Accrington | 560 yd | |
| Town Hall | Blackburn Road, Accrington | 600 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mia Jade Bakes | 199 Blackburn Road, Accrington | 236 yd | |
| 21 Jumpin Waffles | 126 Blackburn Road, Accrington | 240 yd | |
| Sahad Sweet Centre and Kebab House | 201 Blackburn Road, Accrington | 246 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Hyndburn Road, Accrington | 270 yd | |
| Express Pizza | 116 Blackburn Road, Accrington | 274 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Hyndburn Road, Accrington | 166 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Hyndburn Road, Accrington | 270 yd | |
| Tesco | 2 Eagle street, Accrington | 401 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Argyle Street, Accrington | 407 yd | |
| N.H. Foods Ltd | Brown Street, Accrington | 568 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jetts Fitness Accrington THE VIADUCT THE VIADUCT HYNDBURN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 279 yd |
| Central Fitness Centre 98A 98A BLACKBURN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 348 yd |
| Energie Fitness Club (Accrington) (Closed) St. James Square | health and fitness suite | 592 yd |
| The Zone Hyndburn New Era Complex PARADISE STREET | health and fitness suite | 694 yd |
| Accrington Academy Queens Road West | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 795 yd |
| St Christophers C Of E School QUEENS ROAD WEST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 806 yd |
| Hyndburn Leisure Centre HYNDBURN SPORTS CENTRE HYNDBURN SPORTS CENTRE HENRY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 844 yd |
| St Nicholas Church Of England Primary School ST. NICHOLAS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,028 yd |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School BRADSHAW ROW | grass pitches | 1,039 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.