Whalley Road is in Clayton Le Moors, Accrington and in Hyndburn district. BB5 5QX 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 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors, Accrington, BB5 5QX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB5 5RB, BB5 5QZ, BB5 5QQ, BB5 5GH, BB5 5QS, BB5 5PA, BB5 5QF, BB5 5QH, BB5 5QG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB5 5QX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 55.1% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 4.1% |
| Male | 47.7% | 44.9% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -4.1% |
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 | 35.2% | 39.5% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.1% | 32.5% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -11.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 16% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 6.9% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 7% | -2.5% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.5% | 39.6% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 28.2% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 20.8% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 8.1% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 8.6% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 19.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.4% | 24.9% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 11.9% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 15.4% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 4.5% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 22.4% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 19.9% | 2.3% | 33.8% | -13.9% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.9% | 93.9% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 93.4% 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 | 96.6% | 93.4% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 93.1% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 5.3% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 25.3% | 13.5% | 11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.3% | 37.2% | -2.9% |
| Christian | 58% | 46.2% | 11.8% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whalley Road was 108.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.9% higher than the Altham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Whalley Road has the 16th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Altham and the 129th highest crime rate of 269 local areas in Hyndburn .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 418 Whalley Road, Accrington, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £154,950 | 2025-03-28 | £155,096 |
| 412 Whalley Road, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2024-08-16 | £154,108 |
| 374 Whalley Road, Accrington, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-05-30 | £156,358 |
| 372 Whalley Road, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2023-07-27 | £112,227 |
| 320 Whalley Road, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £126,500 | 2023-03-24 | £139,150 |
BB5 5QX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 63 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield Street , BB5 0LD | 4out of 4 | 3,612 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Royd Nursery School Royds Street , BB5 2LH | 3out of 4 | 4,057 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 | 349 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 | 540 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clayton-le-Moors Mount Pleasant Primary School Earl Street , Clayton-le-Moors BB5 5NH | 4out of 4 | 570 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 | 1,669 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 | 1,713 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 | 2,003 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Academy Queens Road West , BB5 4FF | 3out of 4 | 2,073 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hyndburn Academy Stourton Street , Rishton BB1 4ED | 1out of 4 | 2,605 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhyddings Haworth Street , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3EA | 2out of 4 | 3,866 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn Wordsworth Road , BB5 0LU | 2out of 4 | 3,941 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 | 3,688 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathland Private School Broadoak , Sandy Lane BB5 2AN | - not rated | 4,003 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle White Ash School Thwaites Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 4QG | 4out of 4 | 4,351 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Specialist School Fielding Lane , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3BE | 4out of 4 | 4,708 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 | 529 yd | |
| Francesco's | 189 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 626 yd | |
| Accrington Wildcats ARLFC @ Wilsons Playing Fields | Clayton Hall Drive, Accrington | 724 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Inn | 318 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 2 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 35 Sparth Road, Clayton Le Moors | 294 yd | |
| Old England Forever | 13-15 Church Street, Clayton-Le-Moors | 368 yd | |
| The Albion | 243 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 372 yd | |
| The Forts Arms - Wet Sales Only | Barnes Street, Clayton-Le-Moors | 510 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Little Crown | 318 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 2 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 277 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 213 yd | |
| Master fu's Cantonese | 4 Milton Street, Clayton-Le-Moors | 218 yd | |
| Pizza Ranch | 8 Barnes Square, Clayton-Le-Moors | 282 yd | |
| Barnes Square Chip Shop & Chinese Takeaway | 9 Barnes Square, Clayton Le Moors | 311 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 19-21 Pickup Street, Clayton-Le-Moors | 357 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton Civic Hall PICKUP STREET | 218 yd | |
| All Saints' C Of E Primary School CHURCH STREET | grass pitches | 473 yd |
| Mount Pleasant Primary School EARL STREET | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 554 yd |
| Wilsons Playing Field Clayton Hall Drive | grass pitches | 708 yd |
| Wilson Playing Fields Track SPORTS PAVILLION WILSON PLAYING FIELDS SPORTS PAVILLION WILSON PLAYING FIELDS CLAYTON HALL DRIVE | athletics tracks | 710 yd |
| Whinney Hill Football Club BOLD VENTURE FARM BOLD VENTURE FARM BURNLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 732 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 | 98.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.2% |
| 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 | 183.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.