Overview of BB5 5LR

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Sydney Street is in Clayton Le Moors, Accrington and in Hyndburn district. BB5 5LR 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 Sydney Street, Clayton Le Moors, Accrington, BB5 5LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: BB5 5LS, BB5 5ED, BB5 5LW, BB5 5LJ, BB5 5DY, BB5 5EB, BB5 5LU, BB5 5LL, BB5 5LT.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB5 5LR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female46.8%51.8%5.0% 51.0% 0.8%
Male53.2%48.2%-5.0% 49.0% -0.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around BB5 5LR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single42.3%44.3%2.0% 37.9% 6.4%
Married: Opposite sex41.5%37.7%-3.8% 44.2% -6.5%
Separated2.4%3.7%1.3% 2.2% 1.5%
Divorced10.2%11.1%0.9% 9.1% 2.0%
Widowed3.7%3.3%-0.4% 6.1% -2.8%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health42.7%42.7%0.0% 48.4% -5.7%
Good health37.3%34.6%-2.7% 33.6% 1.0%
Fair health12%17.5%5.5% 12.7% 4.8%
Bad health5.4%4.5%-0.9% 4.0% 0.5%
Very bad health2.5%0.6%-1.9% 1.2% -0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.1%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications26%24.7%-1.3% 18.2% 6.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 17.1%13.6%-3.5% 9.6% 4.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels17.1%12.3%-4.8% 13.4% -1.1%
Apprenticeship3.7%10.3%6.6% 5.3% 5.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels13.4%21%7.6% 16.9% 4.1%
Degree or Similar17.5%18.1%0.6% 33.8% -15.7%
Other5.3%0%-5.3% 2.8% -2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Pakistani0%2.6%2.6% 2.7% -0.1%
Mixed White and Asian0%1.6%1.6% 0.8% 0.8%
White99.7%95.8%-3.9% 81.4% 14.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0.3%0%-0.3% 0.1% -0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom99.7%97.4%-2.3% 83.2% 14.2%
European Union0.3%2.3%2.0% 6.1% -3.8%
Middle East and Asia0%0.3%0.3% 5.6% -5.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK99.4%97.4%-2.0% 83.2% 14.2%
10+ Years0%0.6%0.6% 9.8% -9.2%
5-10 Years0%1.9%1.9% 2.9% -1.0%
Less than 2 years0.6%0%-0.6% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom80.3% 76.7% 3.6%
Ireland0.6% 0.6% 0.0%
Poland2.6% 1.3% 1.3%
No passport held16.5% 13.5% 3.0%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion32.9% 37.2% -4.3%
Christian58.1% 46.2% 11.9%
Muslim2.6% 6.5% -3.9%
Not answered6.5% 6.0% 0.5%

Safety

Is Sydney Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sydney Street was 138.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.0% higher than the Altham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Sydney Street has the 12th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Altham and the 99th highest crime rate of 269 local areas in Hyndburn .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.6%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£38,400
Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in BB5 5LR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Sydney Street are based on 18 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Hyndburn.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Sydney Street, Clayton Le Moors, Accrington, BB5 5LR

Estimated Average Property Prices for BB5 5LR

Average Price
£77,164
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£77,164
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sydney Street

Average Price
£101,781
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£99,838
Detached
£134,798
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sydney Street

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
11 Sydney Street, Accrington, Lancashire
Terraced, an established residential building
£100,0002025-04-16 £101,931
9 Sydney Street, Accrington, Lancashire
Terraced, an established residential building
£97,0002022-11-04 £99,064
17 Sydney Street, Accrington, Lancashire
Terraced, an established residential building
£59,2792022-03-16 £64,270
9 Sydney Street, Accrington, Lancashire
Terraced, an established residential building
£80,0002022-01-28 £90,256
17 Sydney Street, Accrington, Lancashire
Terraced, an established residential building
£55,0002021-09-24 £60,187
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BB5 5LR

Employment

BB5 5LR 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee90
Retired50
Part-Time Employee30
Self-Employed20
Long-Term Sick or disabled20
Student (economically inactive)11
Other8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)7
Looking after home or family6
Unemployed3

Employment Industry

Manufacturing31
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles23
Human health and social work activities17
Construction14
Education10
Transport and storage10
Administrative and support service activities10
Professional, scientific and technical activities8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security8
Other6
Financial and insurance activities3
Real estate activities2
Information and communication1
Accommodation and food service activities1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Fairfield Nursery School
Fairfield Street , BB5 0LD
4out of 4 2,652 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Lee Royd Nursery School
Royds Street , BB5 2LH
3out of 4 3,064 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

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 4 436 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Clayton-le-Moors All Saints' Church of England Primary School
Church Street , Clayton-le-Moors BB5 5HT
4out of 4 801 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clayton-le-Moors
Devonshire Drive , Clayton-le-Moors BB5 5RJ
3out of 4 916 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
St Nicholas Road , Church BB5 4DN
3out of 4 1,242 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 1,602 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

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 1,000 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Accrington Academy
Queens Road West , BB5 4FF
3out of 4 1,083 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Hyndburn Academy
Stourton Street , Rishton BB1 4ED
1out of 4 2,814 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn
Wordsworth Road , BB5 0LU
2out of 4 2,959 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Rhyddings
Haworth Street , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3EA
2out of 4 2,977 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Oswaldtwistle School
Union Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3DA
3out of 4 2,819 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Heathland Private School
Broadoak , Sandy Lane BB5 2AN
- not rated 3,055 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Oswaldtwistle White Ash School
Thwaites Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 4QG
4out of 4 3,627 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Broadfield Specialist School
Fielding Lane , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3BE
4out of 4 3,759 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Kahaani Restaurant8 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors163 yd
caféWilliam25 Whalley Road, Altham West331 yd
Francesco's189 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors406 yd
Enfield Cricket Club Tea RoomDill Hall Lane, Church501 yd
Baltistan217-219 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors507 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Enfield Cricket Club Social ClubDill Hall Lane, Church422 yd
Hare and Hound's (Wet Sales)Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors475 yd
The Hare & Hounds (Kitchen)Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors475 yd
Conservative Club - Wet Sales Only286 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors475 yd
The Albion243 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors651 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Oh My Cheesecake127 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors79 yd
Shaha Joli Indian Take Away Ltd16 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors163 yd
Crazy Pancho's23 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors172 yd
New Food City21 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors172 yd
The New Zorbas Takeaway167-169 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors335 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Co-op19-21 Pickup Street, Clayton-Le-Moors876 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Enfield Cricket Club
DILL HALL LANE
grass pitches391 yd
Mount Pleasant Primary School
EARL STREET
athletics tracks, grass pitches450 yd
Whinney Hill Football Club
BOLD VENTURE FARM BOLD VENTURE FARM BURNLEY ROAD
grass pitches564 yd
Accrington Stanley Fc (Wham Stadium)
CROWN GROUND CROWN GROUND LIVINGSTONE ROAD
grass pitches718 yd
Clayton Civic Hall
PICKUP STREET
833 yd
All Saints' C Of E Primary School
CHURCH STREET
grass pitches841 yd
Livingstone Road Sports Ground
Livingstone Road
grass pitches878 yd
St Christophers C Of E School
QUEENS ROAD WEST
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches957 yd
Accrington Academy
Queens Road West
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool1,030 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 95.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 50.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 45.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 45.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed70.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed124.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed19.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed18.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.