Norfolk Close is in Clayton Le Moors, Accrington and in Hyndburn district. BB5 5RE 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 Norfolk Close, Clayton Le Moors, Accrington, BB5 5RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB5 5QF, BB5 5RB, BB5 5QE, BB5 5QD, BB5 5QZ, BB5 5QQ, BB5 5QX, BB5 5QS, BB5 5QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB5 5RE has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.8% of the population 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 | 55.7% | 56.8% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 5.8% |
| Male | 44.3% | 43.2% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -5.8% |
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 | 31.5% | 37.2% | 5.7% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.3% | 36% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -8.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 11.3% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 15.8% | 13.1% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
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 (64.8%) 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 | 43.6% | 32.8% | -10.8% | 48.4% | -15.6% |
| Good health | 26.3% | 32% | 5.7% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 21% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 8.3% |
| Bad health | 8.9% | 10.1% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 6.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
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 5RE this area, 29% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 17.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.2% | 29% | -10.2% | 18.2% | 10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 18% | 4.2% | 9.6% | 8.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 15.9% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 13.4% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 9% | 17.1% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -16.7% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.5% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% 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 | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 97.8% | 92.5% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 11.1% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 97.3% | 93.5% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 93.8% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 4.1% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.7% | 76.7% | -18.0% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 39.7% | 13.5% | 26.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 52.4% | 46.2% | 6.2% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norfolk Close was 169.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.2% higher than the Altham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Norfolk Close has the 9th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Altham and the 71st highest crime rate of 268 local areas in Hyndburn .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Norfolk Close, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-10-18 | £161,483 |
| 16 Norfolk Close, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £101,600 | 2022-10-06 | £110,328 |
| 12 Norfolk Close, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £121,500 | 2020-02-28 | £180,327 |
| 1 Norfolk Close, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £59,000 | 2017-11-27 | £92,832 |
| 14 Norfolk Close, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2015-03-09 | £162,967 |
BB5 5RE 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,760 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Royd Nursery School Royds Street , BB5 2LH | 3out of 4 | 4,150 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 | 305 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 | 691 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 | 3out of 4 | 729 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 | 729 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hubert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood Hallfield Road , Great Harwood BB6 7SN | - not rated | 1,642 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 | 2,125 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 | 2,125 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Academy Queens Road West , BB5 4FF | - not rated | 2,172 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Moorhead Sports College Queens Road West , BB5 4FF | - not rated | 2,206 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hyndburn Academy Stourton Street , Rishton BB1 4ED | 3out of 4 | 2,757 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 | 3,991 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park View 73 Grange Street , Clayton-le-Moors BB5 5PJ | - not rated | 498 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School C/O Northern Care , 214 Whitegate Drive FY3 9JL | - not rated | 558 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Accrington Tutorial Centre Read Street , Clayton-le-Moors BB5 5LL | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows Willow Grange , Henry Street BB1 4JJ | - not rated | 2,512 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cliffe School Blackburn Old Road , Great Harwood BB6 7UW | - not rated | 2,878 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accrington Wildcats ARLFC @ Wilsons Playing Fields | Clayton Hall Drive, Accrington | 550 yd | |
| Baltistan | 217-219 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 705 yd | |
| Francesco's | 189 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 801 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Inn | 318 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 176 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 35 Sparth Road, Clayton Le Moors | 203 yd | |
| The Forts Arms - Wet Sales Only | Barnes Street, Clayton-Le-Moors | 513 yd | |
| Old England Forever | 13-15 Church Street, Clayton-Le-Moors | 536 yd | |
| The Albion | 243 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master fu's Cantonese | 4 Milton Street, Clayton-Le-Moors | 110 yd | |
| The Little Crown | 318 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 176 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 277 Whalley Road, Clayton Le Moors | 390 yd | |
| Pizza Ranch | 8 Barnes Square, Clayton-Le-Moors | 452 yd | |
| Barnes Square Chip Shop & Chinese Takeaway | 9 Barnes Square, Clayton Le Moors | 477 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 19-21 Pickup Street, Clayton-Le-Moors | 507 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton Civic Hall PICKUP STREET | 392 yd | |
| Wilsons Playing Field Clayton Hall Drive | grass pitches | 541 yd |
| Wilson Playing Fields Track SPORTS PAVILLION WILSON PLAYING FIELDS SPORTS PAVILLION WILSON PLAYING FIELDS CLAYTON HALL DRIVE | athletics tracks | 543 yd |
| All Saints' C Of E Primary School CHURCH STREET | grass pitches | 625 yd |
| Mount Pleasant Primary School EARL STREET | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 721 yd |
| Whinney Hill Football Club BOLD VENTURE FARM BOLD VENTURE FARM BURNLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 848 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 198.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.