Royds Street is in Accrington and in Hyndburn district. BB5 2HU 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 Royds Street, Accrington, BB5 2HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB5 2HX, BB5 2HT, BB5 2HR, BB5 2HS, BB5 2HP, BB5 2HN, BB5 2HY, BB5 2JG, BB5 2HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB5 2HU is primarily male, with 54.8% 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 | 42.1% | 45.2% | 3.1% | 51.0% | -5.8% |
| Male | 57.9% | 54.8% | -3.1% | 49.0% | 5.8% |
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 2HU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.2% 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 | 46% | 52.2% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29% | 23.9% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -20.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 6% | 4.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 15% | 14.2% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 30.8% | 40.1% | 9.3% | 48.4% | -8.3% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 33.6% | -4.7% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 24.6% | 16.8% | -7.8% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 8.6% | 3.2% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 30.5% | 21.1% | -9.4% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 7% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 15.9% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 8.4% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 21.1% | 10.6% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.5% | 24.7% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 6% | 1.8% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 6.5% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 96.3% | 88.7% | -7.6% | 81.4% | 7.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
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 | 87.5% | 92.1% | 4.6% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 4.1% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.5% | 92.1% | 4.6% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.7% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.7% | 76.7% | -10.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 27.5% | 13.5% | 14.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Royds Street was 142.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.0% lower than the Barnfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Royds Street has the 26th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Barnfield and the 94th highest crime rate of 269 local areas in Hyndburn .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Royds Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £51,000 | 2017-08-01 | £74,284 |
| 69 Royds Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £48,500 | 2011-10-26 | £74,119 |
| 83 Royds Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2011-09-23 | £54,194 |
| 81 Royds Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2011-08-22 | £70,192 |
| 70 Royds Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £24,000 | 2011-03-31 | £37,658 |
BB5 2HU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Royd Nursery School Royds Street , BB5 2LH | 3out of 4 | 269 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield Street , BB5 0LD | 4out of 4 | 1,293 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 | 198 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 | 815 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 | 933 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School Exchange Street , BB5 0JD | 3out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington Hartley Avenue , BB5 0NN | 4out of 4 | 1,228 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 | 1,056 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hollins Hollins Lane , BB5 2QY | 3out of 4 | 1,375 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Academy Queens Road West , BB5 4FF | 3out of 4 | 1,777 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 | 1,878 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhyddings Haworth Street , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3EA | 2out of 4 | 1,933 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 | 816 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Specialist School Fielding Lane , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3BE | 4out of 4 | 1,831 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle School Union Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3DA | 3out of 4 | 2,017 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle White Ash School Thwaites Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 4QG | 4out of 4 | 3,115 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 | 269 yd | |
| Victoria Peak | 100 Abbey Street, Accrington | 433 yd | |
| 2 Sisters Cafe & Bistro | 33 Warner Street, Accrington | 509 yd | |
| Boardwalk | 64 Abbey Street, Accrington | 514 yd | |
| Mitali Restaurant | 17-19 Warner Street, Accrington | 521 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Poplar Club - Wet Sales Only | Wellington Street, Accrington | 360 yd | |
| Grants Bar | 1 Manchester Road, Accrington | 366 yd | |
| Accrington Masonic Association | Adelaide Street, Accrington | 401 yd | |
| Warner Arms | 55-59 Warner Street, Accrington | 542 yd | |
| 'The Commercial Hotel' | 1 Church Street, Accrington | 550 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omar's Takeaway | 76 Nuttall Street, Accrington | 120 yd | |
| Hurns Bakers | 83 Nuttall Street, Accrington | 120 yd | |
| RCCG Open Heaven Accrington | Royds Street | 151 yd | |
| Brewteaful | 70-72 Abbey Street, Accrington | 515 yd | |
| Follies | 63-65 Abbey Street, Accrington | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 105 Abbey Street, Accrington | 548 yd | |
| N.H. Foods Ltd | Brown Street, Accrington | 771 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | Eastgate, Accrington | 788 yd | |
| Tesco | 2 Eagle street, Accrington | 824 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Hyndburn Road, Accrington | 959 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakhill Park Hollins Lane | tennis courts | 429 yd |
| The Zone Hyndburn New Era Complex PARADISE STREET | health and fitness suite | 496 yd |
| Energie Fitness Club (Accrington) (Closed) St. James Square | health and fitness suite | 592 yd |
| King George V Playing Field Royds Avenue | grass pitches | 711 yd |
| Accrington And Rossendale College (Broad Oak Campus) BROAD OAK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 731 yd |
| Bullough Park Playing Fields Park Crescent | grass pitches | 752 yd |
| Central Fitness Centre 98A 98A BLACKBURN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 862 yd |
| Jetts Fitness Accrington THE VIADUCT THE VIADUCT HYNDBURN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 947 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 | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| 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 | 67.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.