Gordon Street is in Clayton Le Moors, Accrington and in Hyndburn district. BB5 5LF is located in the Altham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hyndburn. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gordon Street, Clayton Le Moors, Accrington, BB5 5LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB5 5NF, BB5 5NG, BB5 5WA, BB5 5NP, BB5 5NQ, BB5 5TW, BB5 5XB, BB5 5NJ, BB5 5XD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB5 5LF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 49.4% | 48.2% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 50.6% | 51.8% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 | 36.2% | 38.9% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.4% | 43.5% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 11.5% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 | 48.9% | 46.7% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 33% | 33.9% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 17.6% | 5.1% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 1.8% | -3.3% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 21% | 15.4% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 9.2% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 13.1% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 6.9% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21% | 19.2% | -1.8% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.3% | 35.4% | 15.1% | 33.8% | 1.6% |
| Other | 3.6% | 0.8% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| White | 99.4% | 98.2% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 97.2% | 93.3% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 93.3% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 54.9% | 46.2% | 8.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gordon Street was 40.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.2% lower than the Altham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Gordon Street has the 8th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Altham and the 42nd lowest crime rate of 269 local areas in Hyndburn .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Gordon Street, Accrington, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2003-07-31 | £381,253 |
BB5 5LF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 student residents living in BB5 5LF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield Street , BB5 0LD | 4out of 4 | 3,038 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Royd Nursery School Royds Street , BB5 2LH | 3out of 4 | 3,400 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 Mount Pleasant Primary School Earl Street , Clayton-le-Moors BB5 5NH | 4out of 4 | 132 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 | 530 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clayton-le-Moors All Saints' Church of England Primary School Church Street , Clayton-le-Moors BB5 5HT | 4out of 4 | 653 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary School St Nicholas Road , Church BB5 4DN | 3out of 4 | 1,622 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School Devonshire Street , BB5 1DW | 3out of 4 | 1,931 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School Queen's Road West , BB5 4AY | 3out of 4 | 1,374 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Academy Queens Road West , BB5 4FF | 3out of 4 | 1,418 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hyndburn Academy Stourton Street , Rishton BB1 4ED | 1out of 4 | 2,835 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn Wordsworth Road , BB5 0LU | 2out of 4 | 3,342 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhyddings Haworth Street , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3EA | 2out of 4 | 3,357 yd | Community 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 | 3,196 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathland Private School Broadoak , Sandy Lane BB5 2AN | - not rated | 3,345 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle White Ash School Thwaites Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 4QG | 4out of 4 | 3,973 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Specialist School Fielding Lane , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3BE | 4out of 4 | 4,145 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francesco's | 189 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 260 yd | |
| Baltistan | 217-219 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 299 yd | |
| Kahaani Restaurant | 8 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 455 yd | |
| caféWilliam | 25 Whalley Road, Altham West | 605 yd | |
| Enfield Cricket Club Tea Room | Dill Hall Lane, Church | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hare and Hound's (Wet Sales) | Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 248 yd | |
| The Hare & Hounds (Kitchen) | Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 248 yd | |
| Conservative Club - Wet Sales Only | 286 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 248 yd | |
| The Albion | 243 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 370 yd | |
| Old England Forever | 13-15 Church Street, Clayton-Le-Moors | 544 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Zorbas Takeaway | 167-169 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 246 yd | |
| Oh My Cheesecake | 127 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 309 yd | |
| Shaha Joli Indian Take Away Ltd | 16 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 455 yd | |
| Crazy Pancho's | 23 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 487 yd | |
| New Food City | 21 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 487 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 19-21 Pickup Street, Clayton-Le-Moors | 642 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant Primary School EARL STREET | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 154 yd |
| Whinney Hill Football Club BOLD VENTURE FARM BOLD VENTURE FARM BURNLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 265 yd |
| Clayton Civic Hall PICKUP STREET | 534 yd | |
| All Saints' C Of E Primary School CHURCH STREET | grass pitches | 658 yd |
| Enfield Cricket Club DILL HALL LANE | grass pitches | 777 yd |
| Accrington Stanley Fc (Wham Stadium) CROWN GROUND CROWN GROUND LIVINGSTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,000 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.