Henry Street is in Accrington and in Hyndburn district. BB5 2PB is located in the Baxenden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hyndburn. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Henry Street, Accrington, BB5 2PB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB5 2PQ, BB5 2PA, BB5 2PD, BB5 2PE, BB5 2JZ, BB5 2NY, BB5 2NX, BB5 2JR, BB5 2PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB5 2PB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.3% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.7% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 26% | 34.7% | 8.7% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.7% | 46.6% | -12.1% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 0.4% | -3.9% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 11% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 6.4% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 63% | 60.5% | -2.5% | 48.4% | 12.1% |
| Good health | 24.2% | 29.8% | 5.6% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 7.7% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 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.
In the area around BB5 2PB this area, 7.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.4% | 7.6% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 6.8% | -11.3% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 14.8% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 7.2% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.7% | 22.8% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.1% | 38.8% | 9.7% | 33.8% | 5.0% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 3.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 5.7% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.1% | 88% | -7.1% | 81.4% | 6.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 96.9% | 93% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 93% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 76.7% | 11.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.8% | 37.2% | -7.4% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Muslim | 11% | 6.5% | 4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Henry Street was 44.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.4% lower than the Barnfield average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Henry Street has the 13th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Barnfield and the 49th lowest crime rate of 269 local areas in Hyndburn .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Henry Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2021-12-17 | £109,520 |
| Gully House Henry Street, Accrington, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2020-12-21 | £357,454 |
| 5 Henry Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £78,500 | 2012-05-31 | £123,910 |
| 5 Henry Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2006-09-06 | £118,652 |
| 5 Henry Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2004-09-10 | £122,791 |
BB5 2PB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Other | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 584 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield Street , BB5 0LD | 4out of 4 | 2,014 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 | 654 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 | 760 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 | 1,059 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School Church Avenue , Baxenden BB5 2RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington Hartley Avenue , BB5 0NN | 4out of 4 | 1,457 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 642 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn Wordsworth Road , BB5 0LU | 2out of 4 | 1,669 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Academy Queens Road West , BB5 4FF | 3out of 4 | 2,537 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhyddings Haworth Street , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3EA | 2out of 4 | 2,589 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School Queen's Road West , BB5 4AY | 3out of 4 | 2,683 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 | 775 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Specialist School Fielding Lane , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3BE | 4out of 4 | 2,182 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle School Union Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3DA | 3out of 4 | 2,716 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle White Ash School Thwaites Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 4QG | 4out of 4 | 3,743 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 | 332 yd | |
| Pappous Greek & Grill | 1 Mount Street, Accrington | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Hotel | 161 Manchester Road, Accrington | 157 yd | |
| Alma Inn | 386-388 Manchester Road, Accrington | 744 yd | |
| Grants Bar | 1 Manchester Road, Accrington | 923 yd | |
| Accrington Masonic Association | Adelaide Street, Accrington | 935 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Cristo Express | 145 Manchester Road, Accrington | 88 yd | |
| Omar's Takeaway | 76 Nuttall Street, Accrington | 957 yd | |
| Hurns Bakers | 83 Nuttall Street, Accrington | 957 yd | |
| RCCG Open Heaven Accrington | Royds Street | 992 yd | |
| New Kam Po House | 489A Manchester Road, Accrington | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | 543 Manchester Road, Accrington | 1,071 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Playing Field Royds Avenue | grass pitches | 409 yd |
| Oakhill Park Hollins Lane | tennis courts | 420 yd |
| The Hollins Technology College HOLLINS LANE | grass pitches | 617 yd |
| Accrington And Rossendale College (Broad Oak Campus) BROAD OAK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 661 yd |
| Baxenden Recreation Ground, Hollins Lane HOLLINS LANE | grass pitches | 683 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 | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.