Stone Bridge Lane is in Oswaldtwistle, Accrington and in Hyndburn district. BB5 3HX 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 Stone Bridge Lane, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5 3HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB5 3HY, BB5 3HU, BB5 3JU, BB5 3JR, BB5 3JB, BB5 3JA, BB5 3JX, BB5 3JT, BB5 3LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB5 3HX 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 3HX, 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 Stone Bridge Lane was 453.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 265.4% higher than the Immanuel average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Stone Bridge Lane has the 2nd highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Immanuel and the 9th highest crime rate of 268 local areas in Hyndburn .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 117.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Stone Bridge Lane, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £51,000 | 2020-12-11 | £73,089 |
| 1 Stone Bridge Lane, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £56,000 | 2020-05-12 | £82,353 |
| 3 Stone Bridge Lane, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £28,000 | 2018-05-25 | £44,180 |
| 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Royd Nursery School Royds Street , BB5 2LH | 3out of 4 | 2,587 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Harwood Children's Centre Robinson Street , BB1 5PE | - not rated | 5,336 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 | 303 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School Heron Way , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3BT | 3out of 4 | 393 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle Moor End Primary School White Ash Lane , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3JG | 3out of 4 | 465 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School Union Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3DD | 3out of 4 | 633 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 | 639 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhyddings Haworth Street , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3EA | - not rated | 534 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhyddings Haworth Street , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3EA | - not rated | 534 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn Wordsworth Road , BB5 0LU | 3out of 4 | 1,332 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyndburn Studio School the Waterside Centre , St James court West BB5 1NA | - not rated | 2,228 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School Queen's Road West , BB5 4AY | - not rated | 2,653 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accrington and Rossendale College Sandy Lane , BB5 2AW | - not rated | 3,032 yd | Further education | 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 | 633 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle White Ash School Thwaites Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 4QG | 4out of 4 | 805 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Islamia Girls' School 447 Blackburn Road , BB5 0DB | - not rated | 1,400 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Alternative School 30 St. James Street , BB5 1NT | - not rated | 2,376 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathland Private School Broadoak , Sandy Lane BB5 2AN | - not rated | 3,200 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memories 2 | 284 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 154 yd | |
| Playtime Oswaldtwistle Ltd | 17 John Street, Oswaldtwistle | 179 yd | |
| Tap Select | 320 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 274 yd | |
| Reena Tandoori Restaurant | 328 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 282 yd | |
| Gobbiners Cafe | 359 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 298 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Horse Hotel | 226 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 98 yd | |
| Tinker & Budget | 218 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 164 yd | |
| Heys Inn | 52 Stone Bridge Lane, Oswaldtwistle | 198 yd | |
| The Vault- Wet Sales Only | 343 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 298 yd | |
| 'Oswaldtwistle Social Club' | Rhyddings Street, Oswaldtwistle | 306 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Love Chico's | Shop 3 251 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 54 yd | |
| The Chippy | 255 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 58 yd | |
| Caspian Pizza House | 276 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 98 yd | |
| Pizza Palace (Lancs) Ltd | 294 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 180 yd | |
| Big Papa's Takeaway | 206 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 244 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Mill Hill, Oswaldtwistle | 98 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 274 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 149 yd | |
| Spar Stores | 99-103 Thwaites Road, Oswaldtwistle | 805 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oswaldtwistle St Andrews C Of E Primary School SPRINGFIELD STREET | grass pitches | 327 yd |
| Hippings Methodist Primary School HERON WAY | grass pitches | 395 yd |
| Foxhill Bank Playing Fields (White Ash) Harvey Street | grass pitches | 456 yd |
| The Fitness Bank Ltd Union Road | health and fitness suite | 511 yd |
| Rhyddings Business And Enterprise School HAWORTH STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 534 yd |
| Heys Sports Complex HEYS PLAYING FIELDS FOOTBALL PAVILLION HEYS PLAYING FIELDS FOOTBALL PAVILLION HERON WAY | grass pitches | 549 yd |
| St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School MAYFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 749 yd |
| Oswaldtwistle Immanuel Church Cricket Club WILLOW PARK | grass pitches | 918 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.