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 298.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 226.0% higher than the Altham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Arthur Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Altham and the 26th highest crime rate of 269 local areas in Hyndburn .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.1%.

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 | £87,822 |
| 43 Arthur Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2023-08-11 | £78,963 |
| 18 Arthur Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-03-07 | £143,000 |
| 41 Arthur Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2022-11-11 | £74,043 |
| 12 Arthur Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £52,000 | 2022-04-27 | £57,560 |
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 | 4out of 4 | 3,457 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Royd Nursery School Royds Street , BB5 2LH | 3out of 4 | 3,959 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 | 344 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 | 471 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clayton-le-Moors Mount Pleasant Primary School Earl Street , Clayton-le-Moors BB5 5NH | 4out of 4 | 484 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 | 1,633 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hubert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood Harwood Lane , Great Harwood BB6 7SN | 3out of 4 | 1,813 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 | 1,881 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Academy Queens Road West , BB5 4FF | 3out of 4 | 1,977 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hyndburn Academy Stourton Street , Rishton BB1 4ED | 1out of 4 | 2,458 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhyddings Haworth Street , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3EA | 2out of 4 | 3,693 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn Wordsworth Road , BB5 0LU | 2out of 4 | 3,795 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 | 3,512 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathland Private School Broadoak , Sandy Lane BB5 2AN | - not rated | 3,934 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle White Ash School Thwaites Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 4QG | 4out of 4 | 4,159 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Specialist School Fielding Lane , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3BE | 4out of 4 | 4,548 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.