Stanhill Lane is in Oswaldtwistle, Accrington and in Hyndburn district. BB5 4PZ 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 Stanhill Lane, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5 4PZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB5 4RP, BB5 4QH, BB5 4QB, BB5 4SG, BB5 4SH, BB5 4QW, BB5 4PX, BB5 4QN, BB5 4QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB5 4PZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 48.2% | 48.4% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 51.8% | 51.6% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 4PZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.2% 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 | 24.2% | 35.2% | 11.0% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.1% | 51.2% | -10.9% | 44.2% | 7.0% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 6.4% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 6% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 46.5% | 47.4% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 30.2% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 16.2% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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% | 17.4% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 9.9% | -7.0% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 13.4% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 11.3% | 8.7% | -2.6% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 15.8% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 23% | 32% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -1.8% |
| Other | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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 | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.2% | 96.9% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.2% 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 | 98.6% | 97.2% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 96.6% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.8% | 37.2% | -14.4% |
| Christian | 70.3% | 46.2% | 24.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stanhill Lane was 26.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.9% lower than the Church average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stanhill Lane has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Church and the 23rd lowest crime rate of 269 local areas in Hyndburn .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.5%.

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 Old Stables Stanhill Lane, Accrington, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £495 | 2025-06-16 | £517 |
| 203 Stanhill Lane, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-03-21 | £159,547 |
| 123 Stanhill Lane, Accrington, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-11-11 | £263,707 |
| 219 Stanhill Lane, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-08-17 | £194,776 |
| The Old Post Office Stanhill Lane, Accrington, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2023-07-10 | £393,380 |
BB5 4PZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 4PZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,200 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Royd Nursery School Royds Street , BB5 2LH | 3out of 4 | 3,721 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel Nursery School Cambridge Street , BB1 1ES | 3out of 4 | 4,344 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Nursery School Crosby Road , BB2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 5,448 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 | 175 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle Moor End Primary School White Ash Lane , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3JG | 3out of 4 | 794 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 | 993 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 | 1,478 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School Heron Way , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3BT | 3out of 4 | 1,575 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 | 1,564 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn Wordsworth Road , BB5 0LU | 2out of 4 | 2,482 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St John Catholic College North Road , BB1 1PY | 2out of 4 | 3,034 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 | 3,191 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hyndburn Academy Stourton Street , Rishton BB1 4ED | 1out of 4 | 3,196 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 433 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle School Union Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3DA | 3out of 4 | 1,478 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Specialist School Fielding Lane , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3BE | 4out of 4 | 2,215 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfield School Old Bank Lane , Off Shadsworth Road BB1 2PW | 4out of 4 | 3,246 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School 30 Moss Street , BB1 5JT | - not rated | 3,829 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 | 656 yd | |
| Lord Longworth (wet sales) | 6-8 Thomas Street, Oswaldtwistle | 825 yd | |
| Reena Tandoori Restaurant | 328 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 885 yd | |
| Tap Select | 320 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 891 yd | |
| Gobbiners Cafe | 359 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stanhill Pub & Kitchen | 61 Stanhill Road, Oswaldtwistle | 339 yd | |
| West End Arms | 83 Thwaites Road, Oswaldtwistle | 350 yd | |
| Stanhill Working Mens Club | 40A Stanhill Road, Oswaldtwistle | 421 yd | |
| Church & Oswaldtwistle Cricket Clubhouse | Blackburn Road, Oswaldtwistle | 642 yd | |
| Black Dog | 384 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 718 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummies | 386 Blackburn Road, Oswaldtwistle | 642 yd | |
| Spring Garden | 346 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 855 yd | |
| Pizza Uno | 344 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 857 yd | |
| Pizza Palace (Lancs) Ltd | 294 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 954 yd | |
| Love Chico's | Shop 3 251 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Stores | 99-103 Thwaites Road, Oswaldtwistle | 351 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 274 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 979 yd | |
| Tesco | Mill Hill, Oswaldtwistle | 1,079 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West End Primary School ASPEN LANE | grass pitches | 341 yd |
| Oswaldtwistle St Andrews C Of E Primary School SPRINGFIELD STREET | grass pitches | 815 yd |
| Foxhill Bank Playing Fields (White Ash) Harvey Street | grass pitches | 823 yd |
| Church And Oswaldtwistle Cricket Club BLACKBURN ROAD | grass pitches | 824 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 | 92.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.5% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 160.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.