Oak Street is in Accrington and in Hyndburn district. BB5 1PJ is located in the Barnfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hyndburn. This postcode has been in use since 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oak Street, Accrington, BB5 1PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB5 1HR, BB5 1HS, BB5 1HN, BB5 1HP, BB5 1EE, BB5 2EN, BB5 1HF, BB5 2ES, BB5 2NW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB5 1PJ is primarily male, with 61.4% 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 | 43.8% | 38.6% | -5.2% | 51.0% | -12.4% |
| Male | 56.3% | 61.4% | 5.1% | 49.0% | 12.4% |
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 1PJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.9% 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 | 52.3% | 61.9% | 9.6% | 37.9% | 24.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.3% | 14.7% | -11.6% | 44.2% | -29.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 4.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 14.7% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 3.5% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (69.4%) 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 | 37.7% | 35.5% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -12.9% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 33.9% | -4.3% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 22.4% | 7.5% | 12.7% | 9.7% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 6.5% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.7% | 19.4% | -8.3% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 8.6% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 19% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 9.9% | 6.7% | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 13.8% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.7% | 27.2% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 8.4% | 2.2% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 18% | 5.3% | -12.7% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 76% | 85.3% | 9.3% | 81.4% | 3.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 80.9% 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 | 81.5% | 80.9% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 8.5% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.1% | 5.7% | -5.4% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.5% | 81.2% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 6.9% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 6.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 0.4% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.9% | 76.7% | -10.8% |
| Poland | 5.7% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 21.5% | 13.5% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 36.6% | 46.2% | -9.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oak Street was 3139.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 932.8% higher than the Barnfield average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Oak Street has the highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Barnfield and the highest crime rate of 269 local areas in Hyndburn .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1092.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Bank House Oak Street, Accrington, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2019-01-18 | £758,869 |
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 44 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 670 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield Street , BB5 0LD | 4out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Barnfield Street , BB5 2AQ | 3out of 4 | 639 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Woodnook Primary School Hudson Street , BB5 2HS | 3out of 4 | 661 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School Maudsley Street , BB5 6AD | 3out of 4 | 790 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 | 799 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Peel Park Primary School Alice Street , BB5 6QR | 4out of 4 | 973 yd | Foundation 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 | 1,290 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Academy Queens Road West , BB5 4FF | 3out of 4 | 1,315 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 | 1,458 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hollins Hollins Lane , BB5 2QY | 3out of 4 | 1,820 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhyddings Haworth Street , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3EA | 2out of 4 | 2,043 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 | 839 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle School Union Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3DA | 3out of 4 | 2,076 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Specialist School Fielding Lane , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3BE | 4out of 4 | 2,161 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle White Ash School Thwaites Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 4QG | 4out of 4 | 3,207 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Sisters Cafe & Bistro | 33 Warner Street, Accrington | 15 yd | |
| Mitali Restaurant | 17-19 Warner Street, Accrington | 62 yd | |
| Boardwalk | 64 Abbey Street, Accrington | 95 yd | |
| Church Street Chippy | 27 Church Street, Accrington | 102 yd | |
| The Town Kitchen | 21 Church Street, Accrington | 107 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warner Arms | 55-59 Warner Street, Accrington | 49 yd | |
| Abbey Hotel - Th'Owd Stables | 46 Bank Street, Accrington | 87 yd | |
| 'The Commercial Hotel' | 1 Church Street, Accrington | 102 yd | |
| Tiger Lounge | 117-119 Abbey Street, Accrington | 154 yd | |
| Arden Inn | 85 Abbey Street, Accrington | 154 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewteaful | 70-72 Abbey Street, Accrington | 96 yd | |
| Dixie Chick N Hut | 17 Church Street, Accrington | 102 yd | |
| The Village Pizzeria | 3 Blackburn Road, Accrington | 116 yd | |
| Choc Stop | 50-52 Abbey Street, Accrington | 132 yd | |
| Follies | 63-65 Abbey Street, Accrington | 152 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 105 Abbey Street, Accrington | 152 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | Eastgate, Accrington | 326 yd | |
| Tesco | 2 Eagle street, Accrington | 423 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Hyndburn Road, Accrington | 564 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Argyle Street, Accrington | 627 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Zone Hyndburn New Era Complex PARADISE STREET | health and fitness suite | 192 yd |
| Energie Fitness Club (Accrington) (Closed) St. James Square | health and fitness suite | 438 yd |
| Central Fitness Centre 98A 98A BLACKBURN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 474 yd |
| Jetts Fitness Accrington THE VIADUCT THE VIADUCT HYNDBURN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 553 yd |
| Accrington And Rossendale College (Broad Oak Campus) BROAD OAK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 823 yd |
| Oakhill Park Hollins Lane | tennis courts | 854 yd |
| Peel Park Primary School ALICE STREET | grass pitches | 970 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.