Spinning Mill Close is in Oswaldtwistle, Accrington and in Hyndburn district. BB5 4AB is located in the St Oswald's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hyndburn. This postcode has been in use since 2013-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Spinning Mill Close, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5 4AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB5 4PS, BB5 4PU, BB5 4PP, BB5 4PT, BB5 4PY, BB5 4QA, BB5 4RP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB5 4AB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 46.8% | 49.2% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 53.2% | 50.8% | -2.4% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BB5 4AB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.1% | 29.4% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.2% | 55.6% | 0.4% | 44.2% | 11.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 8.6% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 5.1% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 (85.6%) 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 | 54.8% | 51.9% | -2.9% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 33.7% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 12.6% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 16.1% | 11.7% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 9.8% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 14.4% | -6.8% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 6.9% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.1% | 22.3% | 3.2% | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.3% | 33% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -0.8% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.9% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 94.8% | 94.6% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 95.7% | 97.1% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 97.1% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0.2% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.3% | 76.7% | 13.6% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.9% | 37.2% | -18.3% |
| Christian | 71.8% | 46.2% | 25.6% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spinning Mill Close was 47.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.7% lower than the Church average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Spinning Mill Close has the 5th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Church and the 55th lowest crime rate of 269 local areas in Hyndburn .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 16.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% 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 Spinning Mill Close, Accrington, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2025-08-18 | £310,000 |
| 32 Spinning Mill Close, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £217,500 | 2025-05-19 | £222,558 |
| 19 Spinning Mill Close, Accrington, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £320,250 | 2024-11-22 | £327,793 |
| 19 Spinning Mill Close, Accrington, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £320,250 | 2024-11-22 | £327,793 |
| 21 Spinning Mill Close, Accrington, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £271,000 | 2024-10-04 | £274,154 |
BB5 4AB 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 | 178 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 61 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 24 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield Street , BB5 0LD | 4out of 4 | 2,525 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel Nursery School Cambridge Street , BB1 1ES | 3out of 4 | 4,010 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Royd Nursery School Royds Street , BB5 2LH | 3out of 4 | 4,051 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Nursery School Crosby Road , BB2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 5,163 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oswaldtwistle West End Primary School Aspen Lane , BB5 4QA | 3out of 4 | 406 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle Moor End Primary School White Ash Lane , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3JG | 3out of 4 | 1,127 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knuzden St Oswald's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Mount St James , Stanhill Road BB1 2DR | 3out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Springfield Street , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3LG | 3out of 4 | 1,333 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 | 1,802 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 | 2out of 4 | 1,898 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St John Catholic College North Road , BB1 1PY | 2out of 4 | 2,714 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn Wordsworth Road , BB5 0LU | 2out of 4 | 2,817 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hyndburn Academy Stourton Street , Rishton BB1 4ED | 1out of 4 | 3,095 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School Queen's Road West , BB5 4AY | 3out of 4 | 3,426 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn College Blackburn College , Harrison Centre BB2 1LH | - not rated | 5,186 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College Shear Brow , BB1 8DX | - not rated | 5,291 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oswaldtwistle White Ash School Thwaites Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 4QG | 4out of 4 | 769 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle School Union Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3DA | 3out of 4 | 1,802 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Specialist School Fielding Lane , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3BE | 4out of 4 | 2,550 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfield School Old Bank Lane , Off Shadsworth Road BB1 2PW | 4out of 4 | 2,956 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School 30 Moss Street , BB1 5JT | - not rated | 3,491 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End Fish and Chips | 370-372 Blackburn Road, Oswaldtwistle | 768 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stanhill Pub & Kitchen | 61 Stanhill Road, Oswaldtwistle | 97 yd | |
| Stanhill Working Mens Club | 40A Stanhill Road, Oswaldtwistle | 120 yd | |
| West End Arms | 83 Thwaites Road, Oswaldtwistle | 685 yd | |
| Church & Oswaldtwistle Cricket Clubhouse | Blackburn Road, Oswaldtwistle | 701 yd | |
| Hare & Hounds | 331 Blackburn Road, Oswaldtwistle | 980 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummies | 386 Blackburn Road, Oswaldtwistle | 701 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Stores | 99-103 Thwaites Road, Oswaldtwistle | 686 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West End Primary School ASPEN LANE | grass pitches | 487 yd |
| Church And Oswaldtwistle Cricket Club BLACKBURN ROAD | grass pitches | 719 yd |
| Accrington And District Golf Club DEVON AVENUE | golf | 1,087 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% |
| Median download speed | 54.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 67.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 67.3 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.94 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.