Arthur Street is in Clayton Le Moors, Accrington and in Hyndburn district. BB5 5NY is located in the Clayton-le-Moors electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hyndburn. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Arthur Street, Clayton Le Moors, Accrington, BB5 5NY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB5 5PD, BB5 5PA, BB5 5NZ, BB5 5QL, BB5 5PF, BB5 5GH, BB5 5QJ, BB5 5NX, BB5 5QU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB5 5NY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.9% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.1% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 34.5% | 40.3% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.8% | 35.2% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -9.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 16% | 13.3% | -2.7% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 8% | 7.7% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 32.6% | 36.1% | 3.5% | 48.4% | -12.3% |
| Good health | 40.2% | 37.5% | -2.7% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 17.5% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 6% | 4.9% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
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.
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 20.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.4% | 27.4% | -9.0% | 18.2% | 9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 13.2% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 13.2% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 8.5% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 14.5% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.8% | 20.1% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -13.7% |
| Other | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 5.6% | 5.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 92.7% | 91.6% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 10.2% |
In this area, 95.1% 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% | 95.1% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 94.4% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.2% | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arthur Street was 283.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 208.2% higher than the Altham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Arthur Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Altham and the 22nd highest crime rate of 268 local areas in Hyndburn .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 128.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Jeruselem Church Arthur Street, Accrington, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2024-07-26 | £92,105 |
| 43 Arthur Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2023-08-11 | £84,123 |
| 18 Arthur Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-03-07 | £152,344 |
| 41 Arthur Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2022-11-11 | £78,881 |
| 12 Arthur Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £52,000 | 2022-04-27 | £61,321 |
BB5 5NY 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield Street , BB5 0LD | 3out of 4 | 3,425 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Royd Nursery School Royds Street , BB5 2LH | 3out of 4 | 3,890 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clayton-le-Moors Devonshire Drive , Clayton-le-Moors BB5 5RJ | 3out of 4 | 381 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 | 3out of 4 | 397 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clayton-le-Moors All Saints Church of England Primary School Church Street , Clayton-le-Moors BB5 5HT | - not rated | 397 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clayton-le-Moors Mount Pleasant Primary School Earl Street , Clayton-le-Moors BB5 5NH | - not rated | 404 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,736 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 | - not rated | 1,825 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School Queen's Road West , BB5 4AY | 3out of 4 | 1,825 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Academy Queens Road West , BB5 4FF | - not rated | 1,907 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Moorhead Sports College Queens Road West , BB5 4FF | - not rated | 1,938 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hyndburn Academy Stourton Street , Rishton BB1 4ED | 3out of 4 | 2,553 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 3,764 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park View School C/O Northern Care , 214 Whitegate Drive FY3 9JL | - not rated | 260 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Park View 73 Grange Street , Clayton-le-Moors BB5 5PJ | - not rated | 279 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Tutorial Centre Read Street , Clayton-le-Moors BB5 5LL | - not rated | 796 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows Willow Grange , Henry Street BB1 4JJ | - not rated | 2,240 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copper House School 7 Station Road , Rishton BB1 4HF | - not rated | 2,690 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | 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 | 392 yd | |
| Francesco's | 189 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 494 yd | |
| Accrington Wildcats ARLFC @ Wilsons Playing Fields | Clayton Hall Drive, Accrington | 909 yd | |
| Kahaani Restaurant | 8 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old England Forever | 13-15 Church Street, Clayton-Le-Moors | 176 yd | |
| Crown Inn | 318 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 196 yd | |
| The Albion | 243 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 245 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 35 Sparth Road, Clayton Le Moors | 396 yd | |
| The Hare & Hounds (Kitchen) | Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 420 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Ranch | 8 Barnes Square, Clayton-Le-Moors | 97 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 277 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 105 yd | |
| Barnes Square Chip Shop & Chinese Takeaway | 9 Barnes Square, Clayton Le Moors | 117 yd | |
| The Little Crown | 318 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 196 yd | |
| Master fu's Cantonese | 4 Milton Street, Clayton-Le-Moors | 357 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 19-21 Pickup Street, Clayton-Le-Moors | 165 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton Civic Hall PICKUP STREET | 66 yd | |
| All Saints' C Of E Primary School CHURCH STREET | grass pitches | 278 yd |
| Mount Pleasant Primary School EARL STREET | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 463 yd |
| Whinney Hill Football Club BOLD VENTURE FARM BOLD VENTURE FARM BURNLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 741 yd |
| Wilsons Playing Field Clayton Hall Drive | grass pitches | 900 yd |
| Wilson Playing Fields Track SPORTS PAVILLION WILSON PLAYING FIELDS SPORTS PAVILLION WILSON PLAYING FIELDS CLAYTON HALL DRIVE | athletics tracks | 901 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.