Spring Street is in Oswaldtwistle, Accrington and in Hyndburn district. BB5 3EW is located in the St Andrew's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hyndburn. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Spring Street, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5 3EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB5 3EG, BB5 3DT, BB5 3EP, BB5 3EN, BB5 3EL, BB5 3LU, BB5 3LX, BB5 3HQ, BB5 3JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB5 3EW has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 44.1% | 47.3% | 3.2% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 55.9% | 52.7% | -3.2% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 3EW, 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 | 50.7% | 52.4% | 1.7% | 37.9% | 14.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.1% | 22.2% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -22.0% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 4.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 15.3% | 17.5% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 8.4% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 3.7% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 43.7% | 46.9% | 3.2% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 34.3% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 11.7% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 6.3% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 0.8% | -2.6% | 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 | 18.7% | 14.8% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 9% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.2% | 23.3% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 5.8% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 13.2% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.2% | 30.7% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 5.4% | 3.2% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 5% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95% | 84.2% | -10.8% | 81.4% | 2.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 90% 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 | 97.3% | 90% | -7.3% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 5.4% | 3.9% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 90% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 5.8% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 17.8% | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 37.2% | 7.6% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 9.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spring Street was 407.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 277.6% higher than the Immanuel average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Spring Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Immanuel and the 12th highest crime rate of 269 local areas in Hyndburn .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 99.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Spring Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2021-01-27 | £77,333 |
| 4 Spring Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £63,500 | 2017-06-02 | £94,846 |
| 4 Spring Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £28,000 | 2015-12-22 | £42,790 |
| 2 Spring Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £28,000 | 1998-08-21 | £117,333 |
| 2 Spring Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £26,000 | 1996-03-22 | £127,702 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield Street , BB5 0LD | 4out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Royd Nursery School Royds Street , BB5 2LH | 3out of 4 | 2,552 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oswaldtwistle St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Springfield Street , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3LG | 3out of 4 | 195 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School Union Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3DD | 3out of 4 | 414 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle Moor End Primary School White Ash Lane , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3JG | 3out of 4 | 527 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle Mayfield Avenue , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3AA | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School Heron Way , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3BT | 3out of 4 | 625 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhyddings Haworth Street , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3EA | 2out of 4 | 401 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn Wordsworth Road , BB5 0LU | 2out of 4 | 1,304 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 | 2,430 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Academy Queens Road West , BB5 4FF | 3out of 4 | 2,660 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hollins Hollins Lane , BB5 2QY | 3out of 4 | 3,130 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oswaldtwistle School Union Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3DA | 3out of 4 | 414 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle White Ash School Thwaites Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 4QG | 4out of 4 | 784 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Specialist School Fielding Lane , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3BE | 4out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathland Private School Broadoak , Sandy Lane BB5 2AN | - not rated | 3,141 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfield School Old Bank Lane , Off Shadsworth Road BB1 2PW | 4out of 4 | 4,362 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coffee House at Brave Church | Watson Street, Oswaldtwistle | 175 yd | |
| Rhyddings Business Enterprise School | Haworth Street, Oswaldtwistle | 313 yd | |
| Memories 2 | 284 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 338 yd | |
| Coach House @ Rhyddings Park | Park Lane, Oswaldtwistle | 409 yd | |
| Royal Phoenix | 48-50 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 412 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tinker & Budget | 218 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 104 yd | |
| The Civic Arts Centre & Theatre (Wet Sales) | 155 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 116 yd | |
| 'Oswaldtwistle Social Club' | Rhyddings Street, Oswaldtwistle | 175 yd | |
| Bay Horse Hotel | 226 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 192 yd | |
| Heys Inn | 52 Stone Bridge Lane, Oswaldtwistle | 396 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste of Italy | 200-202 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 12 yd | |
| Smash Burger Delivery Co | 204 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 17 yd | |
| Big Papa's Takeaway | 206 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 19 yd | |
| Ossy Sandwich Shop | 216B Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 24 yd | |
| Simply Indian Takeaway | 152 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 25 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Mill Hill, Oswaldtwistle | 192 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 274 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 318 yd | |
| Spar Stores | 99-103 Thwaites Road, Oswaldtwistle | 833 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Fitness Bank Ltd Union Road | health and fitness suite | 251 yd |
| Rhyddings Business And Enterprise School HAWORTH STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 313 yd |
| Foxhill Bank Playing Fields (White Ash) Harvey Street | grass pitches | 380 yd |
| Oswaldtwistle St Andrews C Of E Primary School SPRINGFIELD STREET | grass pitches | 384 yd |
| Hippings Methodist Primary School HERON WAY | grass pitches | 569 yd |
| St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School MAYFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 612 yd |
| Heys Sports Complex HEYS PLAYING FIELDS FOOTBALL PAVILLION HEYS PLAYING FIELDS FOOTBALL PAVILLION HERON WAY | grass pitches | 733 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 | 66.7% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.