Wycollar Close is in Accrington and in Hyndburn district. BB5 2LG 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 Wycollar Close, Accrington, BB5 2LG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB5 2LQ, BB5 2LF, BB5 2LE, BB5 2JD, BB5 2LB, BB5 2LJ, BB5 2HZ, BB5 2LW, BB5 2LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB5 2LG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% 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% | 54.4% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 45% | 45.6% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 | 27.4% | 32.8% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.4% | 50% | -4.4% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 7.8% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 7.4% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 42.2% | 47.5% | 5.3% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 34.3% | -3.4% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 12.6% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 24.6% | 25.3% | 0.7% | 18.2% | 7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 5.1% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 14.8% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 5.8% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 12.8% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.7% | 34.2% | 1.5% | 33.8% | 0.4% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.7% | 7.2% | 5.5% | 1.1% | 6.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 7.2% | 5.8% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 95.2% | 82.4% | -12.8% | 81.4% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 91.5% 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 | 94.5% | 91.5% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 6% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 91.5% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.7% | 37.2% | -10.5% |
| Christian | 54.1% | 46.2% | 7.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 14.5% | 6.5% | 8.0% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wycollar Close was 50.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.3% lower than the Barnfield average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Wycollar Close has the 19th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Barnfield and the 66th lowest crime rate of 269 local areas in Hyndburn .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Wycollar Close, Accrington, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2024-12-13 | £190,948 |
| 12 Wycollar Close, Accrington, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2024-12-13 | £198,685 |
| 3 Wycollar Close, Accrington, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-09-13 | £159,825 |
| 10 Wycollar Close, Accrington, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-06-24 | £201,034 |
| 1 Wycollar Close, Accrington, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2018-09-26 | £138,743 |
BB5 2LG 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BB5 2LG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 80 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| 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 | 346 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield Street , BB5 0LD | 4out of 4 | 1,474 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 | 300 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington Hartley Avenue , BB5 0NN | 4out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 1,016 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Barnfield Street , BB5 2AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,099 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Cartmel Avenue , BB5 0NW | 2out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 936 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn Wordsworth Road , BB5 0LU | 2out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhyddings Haworth Street , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3EA | 2out of 4 | 2,046 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Academy Queens Road West , BB5 4FF | 3out of 4 | 2,243 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 | 2,334 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 951 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Specialist School Fielding Lane , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3BE | 4out of 4 | 1,703 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle School Union Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3DA | 3out of 4 | 2,172 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle White Ash School Thwaites Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 4QG | 4out of 4 | 3,205 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRS Catering Ltd @ The Gallery Kitchen | ''Haworth Art Gallery'' Manchester Road, Accrington | 463 yd | |
| Pappous Greek & Grill | 1 Mount Street, Accrington | 567 yd | |
| Victoria Peak | 100 Abbey Street, Accrington | 869 yd | |
| Boardwalk | 64 Abbey Street, Accrington | 961 yd | |
| 2 Sisters Cafe & Bistro | 33 Warner Street, Accrington | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Hotel | 161 Manchester Road, Accrington | 455 yd | |
| Grants Bar | 1 Manchester Road, Accrington | 744 yd | |
| Accrington Masonic Association | Adelaide Street, Accrington | 774 yd | |
| The Poplar Club - Wet Sales Only | Wellington Street, Accrington | 826 yd | |
| Globe Bowling & Billiards Club | Park Crescent, Accrington | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Cristo Express | 145 Manchester Road, Accrington | 478 yd | |
| Omar's Takeaway | 76 Nuttall Street, Accrington | 536 yd | |
| Hurns Bakers | 83 Nuttall Street, Accrington | 536 yd | |
| RCCG Open Heaven Accrington | Royds Street | 612 yd | |
| Cafe 44 | 44 Ormerod Street, Accrington | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 105 Abbey Street, Accrington | 983 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakhill Park Hollins Lane | tennis courts | 247 yd |
| King George V Playing Field Royds Avenue | grass pitches | 255 yd |
| Bullough Park Playing Fields Park Crescent | grass pitches | 748 yd |
| Accrington And Rossendale College (Broad Oak Campus) BROAD OAK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 832 yd |
| The Hollins Technology College HOLLINS LANE | grass pitches | 855 yd |
| The Zone Hyndburn New Era Complex PARADISE STREET | health and fitness suite | 960 yd |
| Baxenden Recreation Ground, Hollins Lane HOLLINS LANE | grass pitches | 981 yd |
| Energie Fitness Club (Accrington) (Closed) St. James Square | health and fitness suite | 1,016 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.