Barnfield Street is in Accrington and in Hyndburn district. BB5 2AQ 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 Barnfield Street, Accrington, BB5 2AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB5 2AF, BB5 2AR, BB5 2AE, BB5 2AH, BB5 2AG, BB5 2AD, BB5 6RL, BB5 2AU, BB5 6RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB5 2AQ 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barnfield Street was 41.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.4% lower than the Barnfield average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Barnfield Street has the 11th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Barnfield and the 43rd lowest crime rate of 269 local areas in Hyndburn .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Barnfield Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2023-11-07 | £145,580 |
| 51 Barnfield Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2023-08-25 | £108,443 |
| 19 Barnfield Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-09-27 | £132,894 |
| 23 Barnfield Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2021-12-10 | £140,646 |
| 3 Barnfield Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2021-03-26 | £138,914 |
BB5 2AQ 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 2AQ 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%.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Royd Nursery School Royds Street , BB5 2LH | 3out of 4 | 616 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield Street , BB5 0LD | 4out of 4 | 1,898 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 | 141 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2out of 4 | 421 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Woodnook Primary School Hudson Street , BB5 2HS | 3out of 4 | 700 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Peel Park Primary School Alice Street , BB5 6QR | 4out of 4 | 771 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School Maudsley Street , BB5 6AD | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hollins Hollins Lane , BB5 2QY | 3out of 4 | 1,583 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Academy Queens Road West , BB5 4FF | 3out of 4 | 1,713 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn Wordsworth Road , BB5 0LU | 2out of 4 | 1,723 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School Queen's Road West , BB5 4AY | 3out of 4 | 1,923 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhyddings Haworth Street , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3EA | 2out of 4 | 2,557 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 | 284 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Specialist School Fielding Lane , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3BE | 4out of 4 | 2,516 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle School Union Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3DA | 3out of 4 | 2,612 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle White Ash School Thwaites Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 4QG | 4out of 4 | 3,735 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Peak | 100 Abbey Street, Accrington | 441 yd | |
| The Hungry Fox | 67 Abbey Street, Accrington | 459 yd | |
| Boardwalk | 64 Abbey Street, Accrington | 488 yd | |
| Black Horse | 58 Abbey Street, Accrington | 494 yd | |
| Mitali Restaurant | 17-19 Warner Street, Accrington | 526 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accrington Masonic Association | Adelaide Street, Accrington | 315 yd | |
| Grants Bar | 1 Manchester Road, Accrington | 346 yd | |
| The Queens Hotel | 31 Eastgate, Accrington | 438 yd | |
| Arden Inn | 85 Abbey Street, Accrington | 444 yd | |
| Tiger Lounge | 117-119 Abbey Street, Accrington | 444 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plantation Street Chippy | 57 Plantation Street, Accrington | 282 yd | |
| Follies | 63-65 Abbey Street, Accrington | 442 yd | |
| Yankeez | 75 Abbey Street, Accrington | 444 yd | |
| Brewteaful | 70-72 Abbey Street, Accrington | 487 yd | |
| Choc Stop | 50-52 Abbey Street, Accrington | 508 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 105 Abbey Street, Accrington | 442 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | Eastgate, Accrington | 547 yd | |
| Spar Store | 144 Burnley Road, Accrington | 831 yd | |
| Tesco | 2 Eagle street, Accrington | 974 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Argyle Street, Accrington | 1,088 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Accrington And Rossendale College (Broad Oak Campus) BROAD OAK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 323 yd |
| Oakhill Park Hollins Lane | tennis courts | 738 yd |
| The Zone Hyndburn New Era Complex PARADISE STREET | health and fitness suite | 759 yd |
| Peel Park Primary School ALICE STREET | grass pitches | 904 yd |
| Peel Park Avenue Parade | tennis courts | 925 yd |
| Energie Fitness Club (Accrington) (Closed) St. James Square | health and fitness suite | 997 yd |
| Central Fitness Centre 98A 98A BLACKBURN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,027 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 | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 76.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.