Nuttall Street is in Accrington and in Hyndburn district. BB5 2HL 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 Nuttall Street, Accrington, BB5 2HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB5 2JG, BB5 2HJ, BB5 2HX, BB5 2HY, BB5 2HA, BB5 2HU, BB5 2EZ, BB5 2HH, BB5 2HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB5 2HL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.1% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.9% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 2HL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.4% 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 | 35.4% | 52.4% | 17.0% | 37.9% | 14.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.6% | 25.1% | -11.5% | 44.2% | -19.1% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 5.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 16% | 14.7% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 2.6% | -5.2% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 32.5% | 44% | 11.5% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 30.8% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 15.4% | -2.9% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 10.4% | 7.1% | -3.3% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 2HL this area, 30.1% 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 21.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.2% | 30.1% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 12.7% | 0.6% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 13.5% | -6.7% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.8% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 10.9% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.7% | 21.8% | 10.1% | 33.8% | -12.0% |
| Other | 5.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 3.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.1% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 11% | 26.5% | 15.5% | 2.7% | 23.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 83% | 65.1% | -17.9% | 81.4% | -16.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 84% 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 | 85.5% | 84% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| European Union | 6% | 5.9% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 9% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.2% | 83.4% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 11.7% | 9.2% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 1.8% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0.3% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.8% | 76.7% | -12.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 27.6% | 13.5% | 14.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36% | 37.2% | -1.2% |
| Christian | 32.6% | 46.2% | -13.6% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 25.8% | 6.5% | 19.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nuttall Street was 174.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.7% lower than the Barnfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nuttall Street has the 19th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Barnfield and the 69th highest crime rate of 269 local areas in Hyndburn .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 94.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111 Nuttall Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2025-01-20 | £83,988 |
| 95 Nuttall Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £53,000 | 2022-11-04 | £54,128 |
| 95 Nuttall Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £43,000 | 2021-06-02 | £52,014 |
| 84 Nuttall Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £39,950 | 2020-09-08 | £55,509 |
| 117 Nuttall Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2018-04-30 | £89,492 |
BB5 2HL area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Other | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 386 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield Street , BB5 0LD | 4out of 4 | 1,179 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accrington Woodnook Primary School Hudson Street , BB5 2HS | 3out of 4 | 302 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Barnfield Street , BB5 2AQ | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School Exchange Street , BB5 0JD | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Community 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 | 1,041 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington Hartley Avenue , BB5 0NN | 4out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 958 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hollins Hollins Lane , BB5 2QY | 3out of 4 | 1,462 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Academy Queens Road West , BB5 4FF | 3out of 4 | 1,715 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 | 1,799 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhyddings Haworth Street , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3EA | 2out of 4 | 1,823 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 | 920 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Specialist School Fielding Lane , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3BE | 4out of 4 | 1,760 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle School Union Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3DA | 3out of 4 | 1,903 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle White Ash School Thwaites Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 4QG | 4out of 4 | 3,005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pappous Greek & Grill | 1 Mount Street, Accrington | 164 yd | |
| Victoria Peak | 100 Abbey Street, Accrington | 451 yd | |
| 2 Sisters Cafe & Bistro | 33 Warner Street, Accrington | 490 yd | |
| Bulloughs | The Globe Centre, Unit 30 & 31 | 492 yd | |
| Church Street Chippy | 27 Church Street, Accrington | 511 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Poplar Club - Wet Sales Only | Wellington Street, Accrington | 308 yd | |
| Grants Bar | 1 Manchester Road, Accrington | 430 yd | |
| Accrington Masonic Association | Adelaide Street, Accrington | 464 yd | |
| 'The Commercial Hotel' | 1 Church Street, Accrington | 511 yd | |
| Warner Arms | 55-59 Warner Street, Accrington | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omar's Takeaway | 76 Nuttall Street, Accrington | 2 yd | |
| Hurns Bakers | 83 Nuttall Street, Accrington | 2 yd | |
| RCCG Open Heaven Accrington | Royds Street | 102 yd | |
| Cafe 44 | 44 Ormerod Street, Accrington | 501 yd | |
| Dixie Chick N Hut | 17 Church Street, Accrington | 511 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 105 Abbey Street, Accrington | 561 yd | |
| N.H. Foods Ltd | Brown Street, Accrington | 656 yd | |
| Tesco | 2 Eagle street, Accrington | 754 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | Eastgate, Accrington | 791 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Hyndburn Road, Accrington | 883 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Zone Hyndburn New Era Complex PARADISE STREET | health and fitness suite | 433 yd |
| Energie Fitness Club (Accrington) (Closed) St. James Square | health and fitness suite | 491 yd |
| Oakhill Park Hollins Lane | tennis courts | 536 yd |
| Bullough Park Playing Fields Park Crescent | grass pitches | 678 yd |
| Central Fitness Centre 98A 98A BLACKBURN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 787 yd |
| King George V Playing Field Royds Avenue | grass pitches | 787 yd |
| Accrington And Rossendale College (Broad Oak Campus) BROAD OAK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 842 yd |
| Jetts Fitness Accrington THE VIADUCT THE VIADUCT HYNDBURN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 871 yd |
| Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School Wordsworth Road | grass pitches | 1,054 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 | 98.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.