Barnard Close is in Oswaldtwistle, Accrington and in Hyndburn district. BB5 4PX 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 Barnard Close, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5 4PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB5 4QW, BB5 4NW, BB5 4QH, BB5 4QA, BB5 4NT, BB5 4QB, BB5 4PZ, BB5 4QN, BB5 4NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB5 4PX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 50.3% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 51.8% | 49.7% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BB5 4PX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.3% 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 | 23.6% | 27.4% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.1% | 56.3% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 12.1% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 6.7% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 7.9% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 51.8% | 47.5% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 33.4% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 12.7% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4.3% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 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 | 19.9% | 11.9% | -8.0% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 9.1% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 9.1% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.1% | 11.5% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 6.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 22.6% | 12.3% | 16.9% | 5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.4% | 33.7% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -0.1% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97% | 98.3% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Other | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 96.6% | 97.7% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 97.7% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 1% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.6% | 76.7% | 10.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.1% | 37.2% | -18.1% |
| Christian | 73.6% | 46.2% | 27.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barnard Close was 26.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.8% lower than the Immanuel average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barnard Close has the 4th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Immanuel and the 22nd lowest crime rate of 269 local areas in Hyndburn .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Barnard Close, Accrington, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-05-23 | £229,769 |
| 14 Barnard Close, Accrington, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-08-24 | £269,404 |
| 3 Barnard Close, Accrington, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-08-13 | £205,928 |
| 11 Barnard Close, Accrington, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2019-11-22 | £221,392 |
| 6 Barnard Close, Accrington, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2018-11-16 | £187,560 |
BB5 4PX 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 4PX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 28 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield Street , BB5 0LD | 4out of 4 | 2,118 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Royd Nursery School Royds Street , BB5 2LH | 3out of 4 | 3,647 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel Nursery School Cambridge Street , BB1 1ES | 3out of 4 | 4,414 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 | 9 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle Moor End Primary School White Ash Lane , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3JG | 3out of 4 | 819 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 | 959 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 | 1,394 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School Heron Way , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3BT | 3out of 4 | 1,588 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 | 1,501 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn Wordsworth Road , BB5 0LU | 2out of 4 | 2,421 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 | 3,040 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hyndburn Academy Stourton Street , Rishton BB1 4ED | 1out of 4 | 3,048 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St John Catholic College North Road , BB1 1PY | 2out of 4 | 3,127 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 468 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle School Union Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3DA | 3out of 4 | 1,394 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Specialist School Fielding Lane , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3BE | 4out of 4 | 2,220 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfield School Old Bank Lane , Off Shadsworth Road BB1 2PW | 4out of 4 | 3,365 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School 30 Moss Street , BB1 5JT | - not rated | 3,848 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 | 481 yd | |
| Lord Longworth (wet sales) | 6-8 Thomas Street, Oswaldtwistle | 853 yd | |
| Reena Tandoori Restaurant | 328 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 907 yd | |
| Tap Select | 320 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 912 yd | |
| Gobbiners Cafe | 359 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End Arms | 83 Thwaites Road, Oswaldtwistle | 318 yd | |
| The Stanhill Pub & Kitchen | 61 Stanhill Road, Oswaldtwistle | 449 yd | |
| Church & Oswaldtwistle Cricket Clubhouse | Blackburn Road, Oswaldtwistle | 476 yd | |
| Stanhill Working Mens Club | 40A Stanhill Road, Oswaldtwistle | 521 yd | |
| Hare & Hounds | 331 Blackburn Road, Oswaldtwistle | 612 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummies | 386 Blackburn Road, Oswaldtwistle | 476 yd | |
| Spring Garden | 346 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 891 yd | |
| Pizza Uno | 344 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 893 yd | |
| Pizza Palace (Lancs) Ltd | 294 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 958 yd | |
| Caspian Pizza House | 276 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Stores | 99-103 Thwaites Road, Oswaldtwistle | 316 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 274 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 976 yd | |
| Tesco | Mill Hill, Oswaldtwistle | 1,060 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West End Primary School ASPEN LANE | grass pitches | 171 yd |
| Church And Oswaldtwistle Cricket Club BLACKBURN ROAD | grass pitches | 702 yd |
| Foxhill Bank Playing Fields (White Ash) Harvey Street | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Oswaldtwistle St Andrews C Of E Primary School SPRINGFIELD STREET | grass pitches | 797 yd |
| Accrington And District Golf Club DEVON AVENUE | golf | 971 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 | 84.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 84.0% |
| 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 | 149.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.