Sandy Lane, Accrington, BB5 2AN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB5 2AN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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	51%	49.2%	-1.8%	51.0%	-1.8%
Male	49%	50.8%	1.8%	49.0%	1.8%

Partnership Status

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	21.8%	31.2%	9.4%	37.9%	-6.7%
Married: Opposite sex	53.3%	44.8%	-8.5%	44.2%	0.6%
Separated	1.6%	2%	0.4%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	10.9%	9.6%	-1.3%	9.1%	0.5%
Widowed	12.5%	12.4%	-0.1%	6.1%	6.3%

Health

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	43%	35.6%	-7.4%	48.4%	-12.8%
Good health	32.6%	36.4%	3.8%	33.6%	2.8%
Fair health	17.1%	18.4%	1.3%	12.7%	5.7%
Bad health	6%	7.7%	1.7%	4.0%	3.7%
Very bad health	1.3%	1.9%	0.6%	1.2%	0.7%

Education and Qualifications

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 22.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	29.2%	23.7%	-5.5%	18.2%	5.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.1%	12%	1.9%	9.6%	2.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.1%	10.8%	-8.3%	13.4%	-2.6%
Apprenticeship	7.8%	11.2%	3.4%	5.3%	5.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.6%	18.5%	4.9%	16.9%	1.6%
Degree or Similar	17.1%	22.1%	5.0%	33.8%	-11.7%
Other	3.1%	1.6%	-1.5%	2.8%	-1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Pakistani	0.7%	1.5%	0.8%	2.7%	-1.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	99%	98.5%	-0.5%	81.4%	17.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.8% 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	94.6%	95.8%	1.2%	83.2%	12.6%
European Union	3%	2.7%	-0.3%	6.1%	-3.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	1.5%	0.8%	5.6%	-4.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.6%	95.8%	2.2%	83.2%	12.6%
10+ Years	0%	3.8%	3.8%	9.8%	-6.0%
2-5 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	6.4%	0%	-6.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.5%	76.7%	3.8%
Ireland	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Italy	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
No passport held	16.8%	13.5%	3.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	21.8%	37.2%	-15.4%
Christian	67.9%	46.2%	21.7%
Muslim	1.5%	6.5%	-5.0%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	8.4%	6.0%	2.4%

Safety

Is Sandy Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandy Lane was 41.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.5% lower than the Barnfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Sandy Lane has the 11th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Barnfield and the 48th lowest crime rate of 268 local areas in Hyndburn .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£39,000

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in BB5 2AN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Sandy Lane are based on 91 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Hyndburn.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Sandy Lane, Accrington, BB5 2AN

Estimated Average Property Prices for BB5 2AN

Average Price
£326,754

Semi-Detached
£181,377

Terraced
£185,052

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,184,311

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sandy Lane

Average Price
£322,923

Semi-Detached
£388,983

Terraced
£226,329

Detached
£656,974

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£763,609

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sandy LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
103 Sandy Lane, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£135,000	2022-11-18	£146,881
87 Sandy Lane, Accrington, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£173,000	2022-07-27	£190,300
Broad Oak Sandy Lane, Accrington, Lancashire Other, an established residential building	£1,150,000	2022-05-19	£1,220,988
101 Sandy Lane, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£145,000	2022-02-25	£168,692
87 Sandy Lane, Accrington, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£148,000	2007-05-18	£218,208

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BB5 2AN

Employment

BB5 2AN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in BB5 2AN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	99
Full-Time Employee	74
Self-Employed	23
Part-Time Employee	22
Long-Term Sick or disabled	18
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Unemployed	3
Looking after home or family	1
Student (economically inactive)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Manufacturing	21
Human health and social work activities	17
Education	16
Construction	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Other	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Information and communication	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lee Royd Nursery School Royds Street , BB5 2LH	3out of 4	756 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield Street , BB5 0LD	3out of 4	2,197 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Anne's and St Joseph's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Sandy Lane , BB5 2AN	1out of 4	87 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	87 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Barnfield Street , BB5 2AQ	- not rated	369 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary School Barnfield Street , BB5 2AQ	1out of 4	380 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Accrington Woodnook Primary School Hudson Street , BB5 2HS	- not rated	865 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	1,147 yd	Studio schools	No	Mixed	More About School
The Hollins Hollins Lane , BB5 2QY	- not rated	1,447 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Hollins Hollins Lane , BB5 2QY	3out of 4	1,447 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn Wordsworth Road , BB5 0LU	3out of 4	1,979 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Accrington Moorhead Sports College Queens Road West , BB5 4FF	- not rated	2,021 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Accrington and Rossendale College Sandy Lane , BB5 2AW	- not rated	278 yd	Further education	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Heathland Private School Broadoak , Sandy Lane BB5 2AN	- not rated	108 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Alternative School 30 St. James Street , BB5 1NT	- not rated	1,096 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Islamia Girls' School 447 Blackburn Road , BB5 0DB	- not rated	2,509 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Oswaldtwistle School Union Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3DA	3out of 4	2,918 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Accrington Tutorial Centre Read Street , Clayton-le-Moors BB5 5LL	- not rated	3,104 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Victoria Peak	100 Abbey Street, Accrington	679 yd
The Hungry Fox	67 Abbey Street, Accrington	710 yd
Boardwalk	64 Abbey Street, Accrington	736 yd
Black Horse	58 Abbey Street, Accrington	745 yd
Mitali Restaurant	17-19 Warner Street, Accrington	774 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Accrington Masonic Association	Adelaide Street, Accrington	528 yd
Grants Bar	1 Manchester Road, Accrington	552 yd
Bold Street Social Club	80 Bold Street, Accrington	669 yd
The Queens Hotel	31 Eastgate, Accrington	690 yd
Arden Inn	85 Abbey Street, Accrington	695 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Plantation Street Chippy	57 Plantation Street, Accrington	533 yd
Follies	63-65 Abbey Street, Accrington	693 yd
Yankeez	75 Abbey Street, Accrington	695 yd
Brewteaful	70-72 Abbey Street, Accrington	735 yd
Choc Stop	50-52 Abbey Street, Accrington	760 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	105 Abbey Street, Accrington	693 yd
The Food Warehouse	Eastgate, Accrington	792 yd
Spar Store	144 Burnley Road, Accrington	1,020 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Accrington And Rossendale College (Broad Oak Campus) BROAD OAK ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite	177 yd
Oakhill Park Hollins Lane	tennis courts	751 yd
Peel Park Avenue Parade	tennis courts	989 yd
The Zone Hyndburn New Era Complex PARADISE STREET	health and fitness suite	997 yd
Peel Park Primary School ALICE STREET	grass pitches	1,049 yd
King George V Playing Field Royds Avenue	grass pitches	1,079 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	55.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	55.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	55.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	47.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	68.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	8.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of BB5 2AN