Hazel Grove is in Clayton Le Moors, Accrington and in Hyndburn district. BB5 5PW is located in the Altham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hyndburn. This postcode has been in use since 1991-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hazel Grove, Clayton Le Moors, Accrington, BB5 5PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB5 5NN, BB5 5XB, BB5 5NJ, BB5 5XD, BB5 5NH, BB5 5HX, BB5 5XA, BB5 5TW, BB5 5NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB5 5PW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 49.7% | 48.6% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 50.3% | 51.4% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BB5 5PW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.1% | 27.1% | -1.0% | 37.9% | -10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.8% | 60.2% | -2.6% | 44.2% | 16.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 7.6% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 | 56% | 58.9% | 2.9% | 48.4% | 10.5% |
| Good health | 33% | 24.6% | -8.4% | 33.6% | -9.0% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 13.5% | 5.6% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
In the area around BB5 5PW this area, 9.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10% | 9.1% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 10.3% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 11.6% | -8.7% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 12.1% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 6.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.2% | 22.4% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.1% | 32.8% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -1.0% |
| Other | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.5% | 94.3% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 97.5% | 92.9% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 4.4% | 4.1% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 92.9% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.1% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.9% | 76.7% | 14.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.8% | 37.2% | -13.4% |
| Christian | 66.3% | 46.2% | 20.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hazel Grove was 103.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.7% higher than the Altham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hazel Grove has the 18th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Altham and the 133rd lowest crime rate of 269 local areas in Hyndburn .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Hazel Grove, Accrington, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-04-08 | £165,971 |
| 14 Hazel Grove, Accrington, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-09-30 | £170,259 |
| 6 Hazel Grove, Accrington, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2021-03-22 | £309,364 |
| 23 Hazel Grove, Accrington, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £101,500 | 2020-12-02 | £133,652 |
| 7 Hazel Grove, Accrington, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £134,995 | 2020-09-23 | £181,592 |
BB5 5PW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield Street , BB5 0LD | 4out of 4 | 3,265 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Royd Nursery School Royds Street , BB5 2LH | 3out of 4 | 3,666 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 | 191 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 | 337 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 | 511 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary School St Nicholas Road , Church BB5 4DN | 3out of 4 | 1,825 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,982 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 | 1,625 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Academy Queens Road West , BB5 4FF | 3out of 4 | 1,683 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hyndburn Academy Stourton Street , Rishton BB1 4ED | 1out of 4 | 2,720 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhyddings Haworth Street , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3EA | 2out of 4 | 3,555 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn Wordsworth Road , BB5 0LU | 2out of 4 | 3,581 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 | 3,386 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathland Private School Broadoak , Sandy Lane BB5 2AN | - not rated | 3,613 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle White Ash School Thwaites Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 4QG | 4out of 4 | 4,114 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Specialist School Fielding Lane , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3BE | 4out of 4 | 4,368 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 | 244 yd | |
| Francesco's | 189 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 304 yd | |
| Kahaani Restaurant | 8 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 718 yd | |
| caféWilliam | 25 Whalley Road, Altham West | 873 yd | |
| Accrington Wildcats ARLFC @ Wilsons Playing Fields | Clayton Hall Drive, Accrington | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Albion | 243 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 175 yd | |
| The Hare & Hounds (Kitchen) | Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 222 yd | |
| Conservative Club - Wet Sales Only | 286 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 222 yd | |
| Hare and Hound's (Wet Sales) | Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 222 yd | |
| Old England Forever | 13-15 Church Street, Clayton-Le-Moors | 351 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Time | 277 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 244 yd | |
| Pizza Ranch | 8 Barnes Square, Clayton-Le-Moors | 314 yd | |
| Barnes Square Chip Shop & Chinese Takeaway | 9 Barnes Square, Clayton Le Moors | 343 yd | |
| The New Zorbas Takeaway | 167-169 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 351 yd | |
| The Little Crown | 318 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 393 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 19-21 Pickup Street, Clayton-Le-Moors | 434 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant Primary School EARL STREET | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 182 yd |
| Clayton Civic Hall PICKUP STREET | 286 yd | |
| Whinney Hill Football Club BOLD VENTURE FARM BOLD VENTURE FARM BURNLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 396 yd |
| All Saints' C Of E Primary School CHURCH STREET | grass pitches | 489 yd |
| Wilsons Playing Field Clayton Hall Drive | grass pitches | 1,010 yd |
| Wilson Playing Fields Track SPORTS PAVILLION WILSON PLAYING FIELDS SPORTS PAVILLION WILSON PLAYING FIELDS CLAYTON HALL DRIVE | athletics tracks | 1,010 yd |
| Enfield Cricket Club DILL HALL LANE | grass pitches | 1,013 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| 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 | 76.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.