Adelaide Street is in Clayton Le Moors, Accrington and in Hyndburn district. BB5 5LU 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 Adelaide Street, Clayton Le Moors, Accrington, BB5 5LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB5 5LX, BB5 5LT, BB5 5LS, BB5 5DT, BB5 5LY, BB5 5EE, BB5 5DU, BB5 5LR, BB5 4DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB5 5LU has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 45.8% | 50% | 4.2% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 54.2% | 50% | -4.2% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 36.1% | 39.6% | 3.5% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.9% | 34.6% | -8.3% | 44.2% | -9.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 12% | 13.8% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 9.2% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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 | 42.3% | 48.6% | 6.3% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 37% | 33.1% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 12.3% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 6% | 5.6% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 23.2% | 18.9% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 11.5% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 14.7% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 10.6% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21% | 18.9% | -2.1% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.2% | 24% | 12.8% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 7.7% | 1.4% | -6.3% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 9.2% | 8.5% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 94.7% | 85.6% | -9.1% | 81.4% | 4.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.9% 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 | 95.4% | 91.9% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 91.9% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.3% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.8% | 76.7% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 18.7% | 13.5% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 10.1% | 6.5% | 3.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Adelaide Street was 173.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.6% higher than the Altham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Adelaide Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Altham and the 70th highest crime rate of 269 local areas in Hyndburn .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 77.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Adelaide Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2025-01-10 | £87,061 |
| 22 Adelaide Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-07-26 | £115,813 |
| 3 Adelaide Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £91,318 | 2023-01-06 | £96,432 |
| 16 Adelaide Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £123,500 | 2022-12-02 | £126,617 |
| 16 Adelaide Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £52,000 | 2022-04-29 | £57,560 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield Street , BB5 0LD | 4out of 4 | 2,575 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Royd Nursery School Royds Street , BB5 2LH | 3out of 4 | 2,957 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 | 536 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 | 911 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 | 998 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 | 1,187 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 | 1,494 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 | 905 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Academy Queens Road West , BB5 4FF | 3out of 4 | 975 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn Wordsworth Road , BB5 0LU | 2out of 4 | 2,873 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hyndburn Academy Stourton Street , Rishton BB1 4ED | 1out of 4 | 2,896 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhyddings Haworth Street , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3EA | 2out of 4 | 2,917 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 | 2,764 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathland Private School Broadoak , Sandy Lane BB5 2AN | - not rated | 2,945 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle White Ash School Thwaites Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 4QG | 4out of 4 | 3,597 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Specialist School Fielding Lane , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3BE | 4out of 4 | 3,682 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kahaani Restaurant | 8 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 87 yd | |
| caféWilliam | 25 Whalley Road, Altham West | 229 yd | |
| Enfield Cricket Club Tea Room | Dill Hall Lane, Church | 432 yd | |
| Francesco's | 189 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 516 yd | |
| Baltistan | 217-219 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enfield Cricket Club Social Club | Dill Hall Lane, Church | 340 yd | |
| Hare and Hound's (Wet Sales) | Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 582 yd | |
| The Hare & Hounds (Kitchen) | Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 582 yd | |
| Conservative Club - Wet Sales Only | 286 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 582 yd | |
| The Albion | 243 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crazy Pancho's | 23 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 75 yd | |
| New Food City | 21 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 75 yd | |
| Shaha Joli Indian Take Away Ltd | 16 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 87 yd | |
| Oh My Cheesecake | 127 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 182 yd | |
| The New Zorbas Takeaway | 167-169 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 444 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 19-21 Pickup Street, Clayton-Le-Moors | 986 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Enfield Cricket Club DILL HALL LANE | grass pitches | 318 yd |
| Mount Pleasant Primary School EARL STREET | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 552 yd |
| Accrington Stanley Fc (Wham Stadium) CROWN GROUND CROWN GROUND LIVINGSTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 608 yd |
| Whinney Hill Football Club BOLD VENTURE FARM BOLD VENTURE FARM BURNLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 611 yd |
| Livingstone Road Sports Ground Livingstone Road | grass pitches | 772 yd |
| St Christophers C Of E School QUEENS ROAD WEST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 868 yd |
| Accrington Academy Queens Road West | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 922 yd |
| Clayton Civic Hall PICKUP STREET | 939 yd | |
| All Saints' C Of E Primary School CHURCH STREET | grass pitches | 951 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 156.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.