Banbury Avenue is in Oswaldtwistle, Accrington and in Hyndburn district. BB5 4NP is located in the St Oswald's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hyndburn. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Banbury Avenue, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5 4NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB5 4QS, BB5 4NT, BB5 4NR, BB5 4NS, BB5 4NU, BB5 4QL, BB5 4NW, BB5 4QW, BB5 4NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB5 4NP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 50.3% | 52% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 4NP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.7% 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 | 25.4% | 24.7% | -0.7% | 37.9% | -13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.9% | 55.7% | -7.2% | 44.2% | 11.5% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 9.8% | 5.0% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 9.8% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
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 | 46.6% | 41.2% | -5.4% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 33% | 38% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 12.9% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 6.8% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 22.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.8% | 19.8% | -3.0% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 6.8% | -9.0% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 15.2% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.6% | 8.4% | -1.2% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.9% | 24.1% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 22.8% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -11.0% |
| Other | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| White | 98.8% | 97.8% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
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 | 99.4% | 97.1% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 97.1% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 76.7% | 11.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.9% | 37.2% | -10.3% |
| Christian | 69.9% | 46.2% | 23.7% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Banbury Avenue was 119.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.6% higher than the Immanuel average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Banbury Avenue has the 18th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Immanuel and the 117th highest crime rate of 269 local areas in Hyndburn .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Banbury Avenue, Accrington, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2025-07-18 | £200,458 |
| 39 Banbury Avenue, Accrington, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-07-05 | £196,296 |
| 35 Banbury Avenue, Accrington, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-06-07 | £198,619 |
| 19 Banbury Avenue, Accrington, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £184,000 | 2024-05-20 | £198,413 |
| 20 Banbury Avenue, Accrington, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £171,500 | 2023-05-02 | £192,983 |
BB5 4NP 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BB5 4NP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 41 |
| Education | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield Street , BB5 0LD | 4out of 4 | 1,931 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Royd Nursery School Royds Street , BB5 2LH | 3out of 4 | 3,463 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel Nursery School Cambridge Street , BB1 1ES | 3out of 4 | 4,600 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 | 201 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle Moor End Primary School White Ash Lane , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3JG | 3out of 4 | 724 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Springfield Street , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3LG | 3out of 4 | 806 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 | 1,208 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School Heron Way , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3BT | 3out of 4 | 1,465 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 | 1,324 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn Wordsworth Road , BB5 0LU | 2out of 4 | 2,243 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 | 2,858 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hyndburn Academy Stourton Street , Rishton BB1 4ED | 1out of 4 | 3,033 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Academy Queens Road West , BB5 4FF | 3out of 4 | 3,149 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 413 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle School Union Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3DA | 3out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Specialist School Fielding Lane , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3BE | 4out of 4 | 2,084 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfield School Old Bank Lane , Off Shadsworth Road BB1 2PW | 4out of 4 | 3,558 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School 30 Moss Street , BB1 5JT | - not rated | 4,013 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 | 414 yd | |
| Lord Longworth (wet sales) | 6-8 Thomas Street, Oswaldtwistle | 759 yd | |
| Reena Tandoori Restaurant | 328 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 805 yd | |
| Tap Select | 320 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 808 yd | |
| Gobbiners Cafe | 359 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 836 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End Arms | 83 Thwaites Road, Oswaldtwistle | 225 yd | |
| Church & Oswaldtwistle Cricket Clubhouse | Blackburn Road, Oswaldtwistle | 458 yd | |
| Hare & Hounds | 331 Blackburn Road, Oswaldtwistle | 459 yd | |
| The Stanhill Pub & Kitchen | 61 Stanhill Road, Oswaldtwistle | 641 yd | |
| Stanhill Working Mens Club | 40A Stanhill Road, Oswaldtwistle | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummies | 386 Blackburn Road, Oswaldtwistle | 457 yd | |
| Spring Garden | 346 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 803 yd | |
| Pizza Uno | 344 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 804 yd | |
| Pizza Palace (Lancs) Ltd | 294 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 837 yd | |
| Caspian Pizza House | 276 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Stores | 99-103 Thwaites Road, Oswaldtwistle | 222 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 274 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 848 yd | |
| Tesco | Mill Hill, Oswaldtwistle | 917 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West End Primary School ASPEN LANE | grass pitches | 213 yd |
| Foxhill Bank Playing Fields (White Ash) Harvey Street | grass pitches | 591 yd |
| Oswaldtwistle St Andrews C Of E Primary School SPRINGFIELD STREET | grass pitches | 661 yd |
| Church And Oswaldtwistle Cricket Club BLACKBURN ROAD | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| Accrington And District Golf Club DEVON AVENUE | golf | 963 yd |
| The Fitness Bank Ltd Union Road | health and fitness suite | 1,053 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.