Stanhill Lane is in Oswaldtwistle, Accrington and in Hyndburn district. BB5 4QF is located in the St Andrew'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 4QF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB5 3NY, BB5 4QE, BB5 3PX, BB5 3NP, BB5 3NS, BB5 3NW, BB5 3JE, BB5 3PL, BB5 3JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB5 4QF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 50.7% | 52.7% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 49.3% | 47.3% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 | 38.8% | 41.7% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.1% | 38.9% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 10.8% | -4.3% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 5.2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 40.9% | 47.7% | 6.8% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 32.8% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 14.1% | -4.4% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 5.1% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20% | 16% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 7.7% | -8.2% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 16.4% | -4.8% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 9.4% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 20.2% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 28.6% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -5.2% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.3% | 94.6% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 96.9% | 96.9% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 96.9% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 56.2% | 46.2% | 10.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stanhill Lane was 122.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.4% lower than the Immanuel average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stanhill Lane has the 18th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Immanuel and the 104th highest crime rate of 268 local areas in Hyndburn .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Stanhill Lane, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2026-01-30 | £132,114 |
| 27 Stanhill Lane, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-06-13 | £178,394 |
| 18 Stanhill Lane, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-10-18 | £145,335 |
| 27 Stanhill Lane, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-02-23 | £180,723 |
| 24 Stanhill Lane, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £128,500 | 2023-08-24 | £144,130 |
BB5 4QF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 120 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield Street , BB5 0LD | 3out of 4 | 1,810 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Royd Nursery School Royds Street , BB5 2LH | 3out of 4 | 3,275 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Harwood Children's Centre Robinson Street , BB1 5PE | - not rated | 4,710 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel Nursery School Cambridge Street , BB1 1ES | 3out of 4 | 4,849 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Trees Nursery School Whalley Street , BB1 6ER | - not rated | 5,398 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oswaldtwistle Moor End Primary School White Ash Lane , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3JG | 3out of 4 | 233 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 | 559 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle West End Primary School Aspen Lane , BB5 4QA | 3out of 4 | 685 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle West End Primary School Aspen Lane , BB5 4QA | - not rated | 685 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School Heron Way , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3BT | 3out of 4 | 987 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 | - not rated | 1,147 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhyddings Haworth Street , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3EA | - not rated | 1,147 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn Wordsworth Road , BB5 0LU | 3out of 4 | 2,020 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyndburn Studio School the Waterside Centre , St James court West BB5 1NA | - not rated | 2,883 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School Queen's Road West , BB5 4AY | - not rated | 3,084 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accrington and Rossendale College Sandy Lane , BB5 2AW | - not rated | 3,708 yd | Further education | 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 | 220 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle School Union Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3DA | 3out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islamia Girls' School 447 Blackburn Road , BB5 0DB | - not rated | 1,858 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Alternative School 30 St. James Street , BB5 1NT | - not rated | 3,016 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows Willow Grange , Henry Street BB1 4JJ | - not rated | 3,080 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Longworth (wet sales) | 6-8 Thomas Street, Oswaldtwistle | 355 yd | |
| Reena Tandoori Restaurant | 328 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 419 yd | |
| Gobbiners Cafe | 359 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 419 yd | |
| Tap Select | 320 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 426 yd | |
| Memories 2 | 284 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 543 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Dog | 384 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 206 yd | |
| West End Arms | 83 Thwaites Road, Oswaldtwistle | 360 yd | |
| The Vault- Wet Sales Only | 343 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 419 yd | |
| Bay Horse Hotel | 226 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 680 yd | |
| Rhoden Inn | 109 Roe Greave Road, Oswaldtwistle | 685 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Garden | 346 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 369 yd | |
| Pizza Uno | 344 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 372 yd | |
| Pizza Palace (Lancs) Ltd | 294 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 517 yd | |
| Love Chico's | Shop 3 251 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 646 yd | |
| The Chippy | 255 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Stores | 99-103 Thwaites Road, Oswaldtwistle | 365 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 274 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle | 554 yd | |
| Tesco | Mill Hill, Oswaldtwistle | 680 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oswaldtwistle St Andrews C Of E Primary School SPRINGFIELD STREET | grass pitches | 458 yd |
| Foxhill Bank Playing Fields (White Ash) Harvey Street | grass pitches | 591 yd |
| Oswaldtwistle Immanuel Church Cricket Club WILLOW PARK | grass pitches | 663 yd |
| West End Primary School ASPEN LANE | grass pitches | 746 yd |
| Hippings Methodist Primary School HERON WAY | grass pitches | 987 yd |
| The Fitness Bank Ltd Union Road | health and fitness suite | 1,038 yd |
| Heys Sports Complex HEYS PLAYING FIELDS FOOTBALL PAVILLION HEYS PLAYING FIELDS FOOTBALL PAVILLION HERON WAY | grass pitches | 1,084 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.