Tanpits Road is in Church, Accrington and in Hyndburn district. BB5 4HD is located in the Church electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hyndburn. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tanpits Road, Church, Accrington, BB5 4HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB5 0FN, BB5 4HL, BB5 4HJ, BB5 4HG, BB5 0DJ, BB5 4HB, BB5 0DH, BB5 0DU, BB5 4JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB5 4HD is primarily male, with 54.1% of the population 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 | 51.2% | 45.9% | -5.3% | 51.0% | -5.1% |
| Male | 48.8% | 54.1% | 5.3% | 49.0% | 5.1% |
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 | 30.3% | 38% | 7.7% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.3% | 33.1% | 2.8% | 44.2% | -11.1% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 17.9% | 15.3% | -2.6% | 9.1% | 6.2% |
| Widowed | 18.8% | 11.6% | -7.2% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 33% | 33.3% | 0.3% | 48.4% | -15.1% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 34% | 5.5% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 22.7% | 18.9% | -3.8% | 12.7% | 6.2% |
| Bad health | 11.3% | 11.7% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 7.7% |
| Very bad health | 4.5% | 2.1% | -2.4% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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.
In the area around BB5 4HD this area, 31.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.5% | 31.3% | -10.2% | 18.2% | 13.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 12.1% | 0.6% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 13.3% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 7.1% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 15% | 7.3% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.5% | 17.9% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3.3% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 8.2% | 8% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 89.3% | 87.8% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 6.4% |
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 | 89.3% | 90% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 6.6% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 3.1% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.7% | 90% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.6% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 1% | -4.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.3% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.3% | 76.7% | -16.4% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 31.7% | 13.5% | 18.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.6% | 37.2% | -8.6% |
| Christian | 56.6% | 46.2% | 10.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 7.6% | 6.5% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tanpits Road was 186.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.9% higher than the Church average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tanpits Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Church and the 59th highest crime rate of 269 local areas in Hyndburn .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough Tanpits Road, Accrington, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2007-09-12 | £153,042 |
| The Plough Tanpits Road, Accrington, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2004-07-28 | £241,322 |
| The Plough Tanpits Road, Accrington, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £101,000 | 2003-05-07 | £291,809 |
| The Plough Tanpits Road, Accrington, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £14,468 | 2003-01-09 | £44,911 |
The percentage of retired residents living in BB5 4HD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 77 |
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield Street , BB5 0LD | 4out of 4 | 941 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Royd Nursery School Royds Street , BB5 2LH | 3out of 4 | 2,276 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church Bradshaw Row , Church BB5 4HG | 2out of 4 | 242 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School Union Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3DD | 3out of 4 | 774 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary School St Nicholas Road , Church BB5 4DN | 3out of 4 | 824 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School Park Road , BB5 1ST | 3out of 4 | 879 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle Mayfield Avenue , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3AA | 3out of 4 | 1,114 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 | 958 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School Queen's Road West , BB5 4AY | 3out of 4 | 1,343 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn Wordsworth Road , BB5 0LU | 2out of 4 | 1,365 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Academy Queens Road West , BB5 4FF | 3out of 4 | 1,617 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hyndburn Academy Stourton Street , Rishton BB1 4ED | 1out of 4 | 3,004 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 774 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle White Ash School Thwaites Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 4QG | 4out of 4 | 1,658 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Specialist School Fielding Lane , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3BE | 4out of 4 | 1,884 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathland Private School Broadoak , Sandy Lane BB5 2AN | - not rated | 2,704 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfield School Old Bank Lane , Off Shadsworth Road BB1 2PW | 4out of 4 | 5,082 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyndburn Leisure Cafe | Henry Street | 239 yd | |
| ReAct Academy of Theatre Arts | 43B Market Street, Alleytroyds | 252 yd | |
| Monte Cristo | 125 Henry Street, Church | 276 yd | |
| CSG Foods @ Studio | Henry Street, Church | 356 yd | |
| Village Pizzeria Restaurant & The Dessert Factory | 378-380 Blackburn Road, Accrington | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorn Inn | 1A St James Road, Church | 576 yd | |
| Tiger Lounge | 352 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 745 yd | |
| The Civic Arts Centre & Theatre (Wet Sales) | 155 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Chippy | 428 Blackburn Road, Accrington | 189 yd | |
| Yates Bakery | 70 Henry Street, Church | 238 yd | |
| Henry Street Fish Bar | 72 Henry Street, Church | 238 yd | |
| Mr Z's Taste the Difference | 27 Church Street, Church | 267 yd | |
| Toppings | 414-416 Blackburn Road, Accrington | 268 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK GMBH | Hyndburn Road, Accrington | 648 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School BRADSHAW ROW | grass pitches | 149 yd |
| Hyndburn Leisure Centre HYNDBURN SPORTS CENTRE HYNDBURN SPORTS CENTRE HENRY STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 386 yd |
| St Nicholas Church Of England Primary School ST. NICHOLAS ROAD | grass pitches | 804 yd |
| The Fitness Bank Ltd Union Road | health and fitness suite | 894 yd |
| Rhyddings Business And Enterprise School HAWORTH STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 942 yd |
| St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School MAYFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,086 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 | 73.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 5.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 5.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 1.7% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.