Beaconsfield Street is in Accrington and in Hyndburn district. BB5 2AE is located in the Barnfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hyndburn. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Beaconsfield Street, Accrington, BB5 2AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB5 2AR, BB5 2AF, BB5 2AD, BB5 2AQ, BB5 2AU, BB5 2AT, BB5 2AS, BB5 2AG, BB5 2AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB5 2AE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 55.2% | 53.6% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 44.8% | 46.4% | 1.6% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 | 28.7% | 37.4% | 8.7% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 43.8% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -0.4% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 8.1% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 12% | 8.1% | -3.9% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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% | 42.1% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 36.4% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 18.4% | 15.7% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4.6% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 22.2% | 20.7% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 11.8% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.2% | 15.2% | -7.0% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 4.6% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 17.7% | 2.9% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 26.6% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -7.2% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.4% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 6.9% | 14.3% | 7.4% | 2.7% | 11.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 90.4% | 83.6% | -6.8% | 81.4% | 2.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 92.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.5% | 92.1% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 6.1% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 92.1% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 1.4% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.6% | 76.7% | 6.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.5% | 37.2% | -7.7% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 13.7% | 6.5% | 7.2% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beaconsfield Street was 136.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.2% lower than the Barnfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beaconsfield Street has the 26th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Barnfield and the 91st highest crime rate of 268 local areas in Hyndburn .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Beaconsfield Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2022-01-07 | £116,587 |
| 18 Beaconsfield Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2020-07-08 | £135,700 |
| 18 Beaconsfield Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2014-06-04 | £161,802 |
| 8 Beaconsfield Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2013-01-04 | £136,258 |
| 18 Beaconsfield Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2011-04-08 | £152,485 |
BB5 2AE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 75 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 583 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield Street , BB5 0LD | 3out of 4 | 1,897 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 | - not rated | 179 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary School Barnfield Street , BB5 2AQ | 1out of 4 | 188 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's and St Joseph's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Sandy Lane , BB5 2AN | 1out of 4 | 390 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School St Anne's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School , Sandy Lane BB5 2AN | - not rated | 390 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Woodnook Primary School Hudson Street , BB5 2HS | - not rated | 671 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyndburn Studio School the Waterside Centre , St James court West BB5 1NA | - not rated | 831 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hollins Hollins Lane , BB5 2QY | - not rated | 1,537 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hollins Hollins Lane , BB5 2QY | 3out of 4 | 1,537 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn Wordsworth Road , BB5 0LU | 3out of 4 | 1,713 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Moorhead Sports College Queens Road West , BB5 4FF | - not rated | 1,731 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accrington and Rossendale College Sandy Lane , BB5 2AW | - not rated | 141 yd | Further education | 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 | 250 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alternative School 30 St. James Street , BB5 1NT | - not rated | 765 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Islamia Girls' School 447 Blackburn Road , BB5 0DB | - not rated | 2,181 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle School Union Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3DA | 3out of 4 | 2,614 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Tutorial Centre Read Street , Clayton-le-Moors BB5 5LL | - not rated | 2,838 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Peak | 100 Abbey Street, Accrington | 350 yd | |
| The Hungry Fox | 67 Abbey Street, Accrington | 381 yd | |
| Boardwalk | 64 Abbey Street, Accrington | 403 yd | |
| Black Horse | 58 Abbey Street, Accrington | 415 yd | |
| Mitali Restaurant | 17-19 Warner Street, Accrington | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accrington Masonic Association | Adelaide Street, Accrington | 221 yd | |
| Grants Bar | 1 Manchester Road, Accrington | 253 yd | |
| Arden Inn | 85 Abbey Street, Accrington | 365 yd | |
| Tiger Lounge | 117-119 Abbey Street, Accrington | 365 yd | |
| The Queens Hotel | 31 Eastgate, Accrington | 372 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plantation Street Chippy | 57 Plantation Street, Accrington | 225 yd | |
| Follies | 63-65 Abbey Street, Accrington | 362 yd | |
| Yankeez | 75 Abbey Street, Accrington | 365 yd | |
| Brewteaful | 70-72 Abbey Street, Accrington | 403 yd | |
| Choc Stop | 50-52 Abbey Street, Accrington | 431 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 105 Abbey Street, Accrington | 362 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | Eastgate, Accrington | 498 yd | |
| Spar Store | 144 Burnley Road, Accrington | 828 yd | |
| Tesco | 2 Eagle street, Accrington | 895 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Argyle Street, Accrington | 1,026 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Accrington And Rossendale College (Broad Oak Campus) BROAD OAK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 365 yd |
| The Zone Hyndburn New Era Complex PARADISE STREET | health and fitness suite | 668 yd |
| Oakhill Park Hollins Lane | tennis courts | 695 yd |
| Energie Fitness Club (Accrington) (Closed) St. James Square | health and fitness suite | 904 yd |
| Peel Park Primary School ALICE STREET | grass pitches | 924 yd |
| Central Fitness Centre 98A 98A BLACKBURN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 948 yd |
| Peel Park Avenue Parade | tennis courts | 976 yd |
| Jetts Fitness Accrington THE VIADUCT THE VIADUCT HYNDBURN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,018 yd |
| King George V Playing Field Royds Avenue | grass pitches | 1,060 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.