Cecil Street is in Oswaldtwistle, Accrington and in Hyndburn district. BB5 3HF 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 Cecil Street, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5 3HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB5 3HH, BB5 3ER, BB5 3EF, BB5 3HQ, BB5 3HE, BB5 3EZ, BB5 3EX, BB5 3HJ, BB5 3EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB5 3HF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 49.7% | 52.1% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 50.3% | 47.9% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 | 48.4% | 41.9% | -6.5% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28% | 34.8% | 6.8% | 44.2% | -9.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 5.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Divorced | 12% | 12.3% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 4.7% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 49% | 41.9% | -7.1% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 33.9% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 10% | 17.1% | 7.1% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 5.2% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
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 21.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.2% | 16.5% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 7.8% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.4% | 14.1% | -8.3% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 26.7% | 15.9% | 16.9% | 9.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 21.6% | -0.4% | 33.8% | -12.2% |
| Other | 6.4% | 3.9% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 96.8% | 90.7% | -6.1% | 81.4% | 9.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 97.1% | 95.8% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 95.5% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.9% | 13.5% | 8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.3% | 37.2% | 0.1% |
| Christian | 55% | 46.2% | 8.8% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cecil Street was 127.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.3% higher than the Immanuel average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Cecil Street has the 15th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Immanuel and the 107th highest crime rate of 269 local areas in Hyndburn .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Cecil Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-12-18 | £133,152 |
| 12 Cecil Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2023-03-31 | £144,100 |
| 18 Cecil Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2022-07-22 | £93,360 |
| 10 Cecil Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-07-12 | £124,479 |
| 3 Cecil Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2021-10-01 | £86,360 |
BB5 3HF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 108 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield Street , BB5 0LD | 4out of 4 | 919 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Royd Nursery School Royds Street , BB5 2LH | 3out of 4 | 2,376 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 | 380 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 | 389 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle Mayfield Avenue , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3AA | 3out of 4 | 415 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School Heron Way , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3BT | 3out of 4 | 500 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle Moor End Primary School White Ash Lane , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3JG | 3out of 4 | 671 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 271 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn Wordsworth Road , BB5 0LU | 2out of 4 | 1,122 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 | 2,396 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Academy Queens Road West , BB5 4FF | 3out of 4 | 2,607 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hollins Hollins Lane , BB5 2QY | 3out of 4 | 2,931 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 | 389 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle White Ash School Thwaites Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 4QG | 4out of 4 | 966 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Specialist School Fielding Lane , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3BE | 4out of 4 | 970 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathland Private School Broadoak , Sandy Lane BB5 2AN | - not rated | 2,976 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfield School Old Bank Lane , Off Shadsworth Road BB1 2PW | 4out of 4 | 4,529 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 | 28 yd | |
| Rhyddings Business Enterprise School | Haworth Street, Oswaldtwistle | 170 yd | |
| Coach House @ Rhyddings Park | Park Lane, Oswaldtwistle | 225 yd | |
| Royal Phoenix | 48-50 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 452 yd | |
| Memories 2 | 284 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 'Oswaldtwistle Social Club' | Rhyddings Street, Oswaldtwistle | 28 yd | |
| The Civic Arts Centre & Theatre (Wet Sales) | 155 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 196 yd | |
| Tinker & Budget | 218 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 250 yd | |
| Bay Horse Hotel | 226 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 317 yd | |
| Heys Inn | 52 Stone Bridge Lane, Oswaldtwistle | 356 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste of Italy | 200-202 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 196 yd | |
| Star East | 1 Catlow Hall Street, Oswaldtwistle | 199 yd | |
| Ossy Sandwich Shop | 216B Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 201 yd | |
| Simply Indian Takeaway | 152 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 201 yd | |
| Smash Burger Delivery Co | 204 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 207 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Mill Hill, Oswaldtwistle | 317 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 274 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 448 yd | |
| Spar Stores | 99-103 Thwaites Road, Oswaldtwistle | 1,028 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rhyddings Business And Enterprise School HAWORTH STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 229 yd |
| The Fitness Bank Ltd Union Road | health and fitness suite | 299 yd |
| St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School MAYFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 432 yd |
| Hippings Methodist Primary School HERON WAY | grass pitches | 474 yd |
| Oswaldtwistle St Andrews C Of E Primary School SPRINGFIELD STREET | grass pitches | 563 yd |
| Foxhill Bank Playing Fields (White Ash) Harvey Street | grass pitches | 581 yd |
| Heys Sports Complex HEYS PLAYING FIELDS FOOTBALL PAVILLION HEYS PLAYING FIELDS FOOTBALL PAVILLION HERON WAY | grass pitches | 631 yd |
| Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School Wordsworth Road | grass pitches | 1,015 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.