Arnside Close is in Clayton Le Moors, Accrington and in Hyndburn district. BB5 5GG is located in the Clayton-le-Moors electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hyndburn. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Arnside Close, Clayton Le Moors, Accrington, BB5 5GG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB5 5QP, BB5 5GF, BB5 5GQ, BB5 5GE, BB5 5GB, BB5 5QR, BB5 5GD, BB5 5GA, BB5 5PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB5 5GG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 50.9% | 49.2% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 49.1% | 50.8% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 22.3% | 41.1% | 18.8% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.4% | 47% | -10.4% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 6.3% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 11.7% | 3.6% | -8.1% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.1% | 42% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 30.8% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 16% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 11.1% | 8.3% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 | 28.3% | 24.7% | -3.6% | 18.2% | 6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 8.4% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 10% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 6.8% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 16.7% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 31.5% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -2.3% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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 | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.6% | 95.5% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 98.1% 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 | 95.3% | 98.1% | 2.8% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 98.1% | 3.5% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0.6% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.6% | 76.7% | 8.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.6% | 37.2% | -4.6% |
| Christian | 63.3% | 46.2% | 17.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 1.6% | 6.0% | -4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arnside Close was 88.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.8% lower than the Altham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Arnside Close has the 19th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Altham and the 123rd lowest crime rate of 269 local areas in Hyndburn .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 37.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Arnside Close, Accrington, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-06-21 | £259,970 |
| 2 Arnside Close, Accrington, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-01-05 | £285,319 |
| 6 Arnside Close, Accrington, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-01-27 | £229,460 |
| 6 Arnside Close, Accrington, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-09-30 | £255,387 |
| 11 Arnside Close, Accrington, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2016-09-30 | £246,655 |
BB5 5GG 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 5GG 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 86 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Education | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield Street , BB5 0LD | 4out of 4 | 3,244 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Royd Nursery School Royds Street , BB5 2LH | 3out of 4 | 3,995 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton-le-Moors All Saints' Church of England Primary School Church Street , Clayton-le-Moors BB5 5HT | 4out of 4 | 376 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clayton-le-Moors Mount Pleasant Primary School Earl Street , Clayton-le-Moors BB5 5NH | 4out of 4 | 888 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clayton-le-Moors Devonshire Drive , Clayton-le-Moors BB5 5RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School St John's Street , Great Harwood BB6 7ES | 3out of 4 | 1,374 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rishton Methodist Primary School George Street , Rishton BB1 4JF | 3out of 4 | 1,612 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hyndburn Academy Stourton Street , Rishton BB1 4ED | 1out of 4 | 1,834 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School Queen's Road West , BB5 4AY | 3out of 4 | 1,891 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Academy Queens Road West , BB5 4FF | 3out of 4 | 2,086 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhyddings Haworth Street , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3EA | 2out of 4 | 3,369 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn Wordsworth Road , BB5 0LU | 2out of 4 | 3,622 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 3,170 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle White Ash School Thwaites Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 4QG | 4out of 4 | 3,680 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathland Private School Broadoak , Sandy Lane BB5 2AN | - not rated | 4,077 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Specialist School Fielding Lane , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3BE | 4out of 4 | 4,290 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School 30 Moss Street , BB1 5JT | - not rated | 5,438 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltistan | 217-219 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 718 yd | |
| Francesco's | 189 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park View W M Club | Bayley Street, Clayton Le Moors | 497 yd | |
| Old England Forever | 13-15 Church Street, Clayton-Le-Moors | 546 yd | |
| The Forts Arms - Wet Sales Only | Barnes Street, Clayton-Le-Moors | 618 yd | |
| The Albion | 243 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 711 yd | |
| The Hare & Hounds (Kitchen) | Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 769 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Square Chip Shop & Chinese Takeaway | 9 Barnes Square, Clayton Le Moors | 578 yd | |
| Pizza Ranch | 8 Barnes Square, Clayton-Le-Moors | 614 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 277 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 720 yd | |
| The New Zorbas Takeaway | 167-169 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 819 yd | |
| The Little Crown | 318 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 837 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 19-21 Pickup Street, Clayton-Le-Moors | 497 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints' C Of E Primary School CHURCH STREET | grass pitches | 403 yd |
| Clayton Civic Hall PICKUP STREET | 679 yd | |
| Spa Naturel (Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel And Spa) BLACKBURN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 831 yd |
| Mount Pleasant Primary School EARL STREET | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 867 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 71 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.