Owen Street is in Accrington and in Hyndburn district. BB5 6AU is located in the Milnshaw electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hyndburn. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Owen Street, Accrington, BB5 6AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB5 1BL, BB5 1BW, BB5 6AT, BB5 1BP, BB5 1BJ, BB5 6AZ, BB5 1BZ, BB5 6AX, BB5 1BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB5 6AU has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.2% 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 | 51.4% | 56.2% | 4.8% | 51.0% | 5.2% |
| Male | 48.6% | 43.8% | -4.8% | 49.0% | -5.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BB5 6AU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.5% | 45% | 0.5% | 37.9% | 7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.3% | 42.7% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -1.5% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 6.4% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 3.7% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 46.8% | 49.7% | 2.9% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 32.2% | -6.5% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 11.7% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.4% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 22.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.5% | 19.4% | -0.1% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 14.7% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 18.4% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 6.9% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 16.6% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.5% | 22.6% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -11.2% |
| Other | 5% | 1.4% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 3.9% | 6.1% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 94% | 84.5% | -9.5% | 81.4% | 3.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 92.6% 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% | 92.6% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 92.6% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 16.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 10.1% | 6.5% | 3.6% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Owen Street was 186.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 99.0% higher than the Huncoat average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Owen Street has the 9th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Huncoat and the 60th highest crime rate of 269 local areas in Hyndburn .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Owen Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2025-07-18 | £128,460 |
| 18 Owen Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2025-05-09 | £128,930 |
| 14 Owen Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2024-12-02 | £73,746 |
| 4 Owen Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2023-09-28 | £103,234 |
| 26 Owen Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2023-03-31 | £121,000 |
BB5 6AU 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 | 79 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Royd Nursery School Royds Street , BB5 2LH | 3out of 4 | 1,384 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield Street , BB5 0LD | 4out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School Devonshire Street , BB5 1DW | 3out of 4 | 204 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School Maudsley Street , BB5 6AD | 3out of 4 | 377 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Peel Park Primary School Alice Street , BB5 6QR | 4out of 4 | 821 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School Park Road , BB5 1ST | 3out of 4 | 950 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Barnfield Street , BB5 2AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accrington Academy Queens Road West , BB5 4FF | 3out of 4 | 659 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School Queen's Road West , BB5 4AY | 3out of 4 | 901 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn Wordsworth Road , BB5 0LU | 2out of 4 | 1,778 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhyddings Haworth Street , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3EA | 2out of 4 | 2,312 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hollins Hollins Lane , BB5 2QY | 3out of 4 | 2,526 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathland Private School Broadoak , Sandy Lane BB5 2AN | - not rated | 1,333 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle School Union Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3DA | 3out of 4 | 2,276 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Specialist School Fielding Lane , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3BE | 4out of 4 | 2,682 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle White Ash School Thwaites Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 4QG | 4out of 4 | 3,385 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daly's Sandwich Bar | 104 Burnley Road, Accrington | 347 yd | |
| The Doula Cafe | Unit 24 Cornhill, Accrington | 390 yd | |
| The Jump Works | Sydney Street, Accrington | 405 yd | |
| MAS 300 Ltd ta Shean Cafe | 41-43 Union Street, Accrington | 406 yd | |
| Vue Entertainment | Hyndburn Road, Accringtonton | 411 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway | 1 Burnley Road, Accrington | 245 yd | |
| The Castle Hotel | 75 Whalley Road, Accrington | 270 yd | |
| Sydney Street Community Sports and Social Club Ltd | 7 Sydney Street, Accrington | 405 yd | |
| Hustle Bar Ltd | 6 Water Street, Accrington | 410 yd | |
| Burnley Road Subscription Bowling Green Club | 188 Burnley Road, Accrington | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortune Chinese Takeaway | 51 Whalley Road, Accrington | 194 yd | |
| Asha Indian Takeaway | 58 Whalley Road, Accrington | 245 yd | |
| York Street Chippy | 2 York Street, Accrington | 250 yd | |
| Trishna | 50 Whalley Road, Accrington | 261 yd | |
| Cinnamon Spice | 85 Whalley Road, Accrington | 270 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | Argyle Street, Accrington | 264 yd | |
| Spar Store | 144 Burnley Road, Accrington | 440 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Hyndburn Road, Accrington | 495 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | Eastgate, Accrington | 517 yd | |
| Tesco | 2 Eagle street, Accrington | 520 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jetts Fitness Accrington THE VIADUCT THE VIADUCT HYNDBURN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 498 yd |
| Central Fitness Centre 98A 98A BLACKBURN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 531 yd |
| Peel Park Primary School ALICE STREET | grass pitches | 648 yd |
| Highams Playing Field Thorneyholme Road | grass pitches | 693 yd |
| Accrington Academy Queens Road West | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 719 yd |
| The Zone Hyndburn New Era Complex PARADISE STREET | health and fitness suite | 760 yd |
| Energie Fitness Club (Accrington) (Closed) St. James Square | health and fitness suite | 873 yd |
| Livingstone Road Sports Ground Livingstone Road | grass pitches | 952 yd |
| Peel Park Avenue Parade | tennis courts | 983 yd |
| St Christophers C Of E School QUEENS ROAD WEST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,004 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 | 98.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.3% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 163.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.