Spring Terrace is in Oswaldtwistle, Accrington and in Hyndburn district. BB5 3LY 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 Terrace, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5 3LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB5 3LT, BB5 3LX, BB5 3NH, BB5 3LZ, BB5 3LN, BB5 3LU, BB5 3LR, BB5 3LG, BB5 3EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB5 3LY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 53.6% | 49.1% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 46.4% | 50.9% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 | 37.9% | 41.7% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.7% | 33.8% | -4.9% | 44.2% | -10.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 14.9% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 5.7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 38.9% | 46.5% | 7.6% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 29.4% | -8.5% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 17% | 15.6% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 5.9% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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.
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 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.8% | 21.1% | -0.7% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 11.4% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 16.2% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 8.3% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.5% | 18.9% | 0.4% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 20.2% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.1% 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 | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 92.8% | 91.1% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 9.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 96.4% | 95.5% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 95.9% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.4% | 76.7% | 6.7% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32% | 37.2% | -5.2% |
| Christian | 56.5% | 46.2% | 10.3% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spring Terrace was 189.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.1% higher than the Immanuel average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Spring Terrace has the 10th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Immanuel and the 58th highest crime rate of 269 local areas in Hyndburn .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Spring Terrace, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-06-25 | £181,443 |
| 9 Spring Terrace, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £114,000 | 2015-11-13 | £177,558 |
| 1 Spring Terrace, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £79,950 | 2004-05-28 | £188,034 |
| 1 Spring Terrace, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £47,000 | 1998-07-17 | £199,325 |
BB5 3LY 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Education | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,198 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Royd Nursery School Royds Street , BB5 2LH | 3out of 4 | 2,715 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel Nursery School Cambridge Street , BB1 1ES | 3out of 4 | 5,348 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 | 169 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle Moor End Primary School White Ash Lane , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3JG | 3out of 4 | 482 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 | 488 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 | 789 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School Heron Way , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3BT | 3out of 4 | 821 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 | 560 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn Wordsworth Road , BB5 0LU | 2out of 4 | 1,480 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 | 2,429 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Academy Queens Road West , BB5 4FF | 3out of 4 | 2,679 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hollins Hollins Lane , BB5 2QY | 3out of 4 | 3,330 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 | 488 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle White Ash School Thwaites Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 4QG | 4out of 4 | 645 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Specialist School Fielding Lane , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3BE | 4out of 4 | 1,373 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathland Private School Broadoak , Sandy Lane BB5 2AN | - not rated | 3,289 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfield School Old Bank Lane , Off Shadsworth Road BB1 2PW | 4out of 4 | 4,224 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memories 2 | 284 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 365 yd | |
| The Coffee House at Brave Church | Watson Street, Oswaldtwistle | 389 yd | |
| Royal Phoenix | 48-50 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 420 yd | |
| Tap Select | 320 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 461 yd | |
| Reena Tandoori Restaurant | 328 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tinker & Budget | 218 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 238 yd | |
| The Civic Arts Centre & Theatre (Wet Sales) | 155 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 253 yd | |
| Bay Horse Hotel | 226 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 282 yd | |
| 'Oswaldtwistle Social Club' | Rhyddings Street, Oswaldtwistle | 389 yd | |
| Tiger Lounge | 352 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 436 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simply Indian Takeaway | 152 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 212 yd | |
| Ossy Sandwich Shop | 216B Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 212 yd | |
| Big Papa's Takeaway | 206 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 215 yd | |
| Smash Burger Delivery Co | 204 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 216 yd | |
| Taste of Italy | 200-202 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 224 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Mill Hill, Oswaldtwistle | 282 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 274 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 343 yd | |
| Spar Stores | 99-103 Thwaites Road, Oswaldtwistle | 655 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Foxhill Bank Playing Fields (White Ash) Harvey Street | grass pitches | 183 yd |
| Oswaldtwistle St Andrews C Of E Primary School SPRINGFIELD STREET | grass pitches | 288 yd |
| The Fitness Bank Ltd Union Road | health and fitness suite | 312 yd |
| Rhyddings Business And Enterprise School HAWORTH STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 456 yd |
| Hippings Methodist Primary School HERON WAY | grass pitches | 752 yd |
| St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School MAYFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 796 yd |
| Heys Sports Complex HEYS PLAYING FIELDS FOOTBALL PAVILLION HEYS PLAYING FIELDS FOOTBALL PAVILLION HERON WAY | grass pitches | 914 yd |
| West End Primary School ASPEN LANE | grass pitches | 973 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 | 0.0% |
| 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.