Marlborough Road is in Accrington and in Hyndburn district. BB5 6AY 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 Marlborough Road, Accrington, BB5 6AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB5 6AW, BB5 6AX, BB5 6BA, BB5 6AZ, BB5 6AT, BB5 6AR, BB5 6BJ, BB5 6AP, BB5 1BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB5 6AY is primarily male, with 53.6% of the population 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 | 48.3% | 46.4% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 51.7% | 53.6% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
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 6AY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.3% 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 | 38.3% | 50.3% | 12.0% | 37.9% | 12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.5% | 28.8% | -12.7% | 44.2% | -15.4% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 15.2% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 2.1% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.2% | 52.7% | 7.5% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 32.4% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 10.5% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 3.3% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.7% | 20.8% | 1.1% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 8.9% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 15.6% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 7.3% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 16.1% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 28.1% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -5.7% |
| Other | 6.4% | 3.1% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 8.3% | 8% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 89.1% | 89.5% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 94.2% 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 | 92.2% | 94.2% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| 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 | 92.2% | 93.9% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 4.3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.2% | -1.7% |
| Christian | 51.8% | 46.2% | 5.6% |
| Muslim | 9.4% | 6.5% | 2.9% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marlborough Road was 73.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.8% lower than the Huncoat average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marlborough Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Huncoat and the 100th lowest crime rate of 269 local areas in Hyndburn .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Marlborough Road, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2025-09-11 | £115,000 |
| 46 Marlborough Road, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £38,155 | 2025-06-02 | £40,171 |
| 47 Marlborough Road, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2025-01-17 | £92,182 |
| 15 Marlborough Road, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2024-02-06 | £100,723 |
| 21 Marlborough Road, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2023-12-15 | £53,012 |
The percentage of student residents living in BB5 6AY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Royd Nursery School Royds Street , BB5 2LH | 3out of 4 | 1,536 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield Street , BB5 0LD | 4out of 4 | 1,893 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School Maudsley Street , BB5 6AD | 3out of 4 | 322 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School Devonshire Street , BB5 1DW | 3out of 4 | 332 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Peel Park Primary School Alice Street , BB5 6QR | 4out of 4 | 763 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Barnfield Street , BB5 2AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School Park Road , BB5 1ST | 3out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 625 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 | 917 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn Wordsworth Road , BB5 0LU | 2out of 4 | 1,976 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhyddings Haworth Street , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3EA | 2out of 4 | 2,494 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hollins Hollins Lane , BB5 2QY | 3out of 4 | 2,667 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 | 1,414 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle School Union Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3DA | 3out of 4 | 2,451 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Specialist School Fielding Lane , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3BE | 4out of 4 | 2,880 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle White Ash School Thwaites Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 4QG | 4out of 4 | 3,551 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 | 376 yd | |
| The Jump Works | Sydney Street, Accrington | 455 yd | |
| Accrington Stanley Community Trust | Stanley Sports Hub, Thorneyholme Rd. Accrington | 513 yd | |
| The Doula Cafe | Unit 24 Cornhill, Accrington | 573 yd | |
| Cafe Brunch | 46 Broadway, Accrington | 584 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnley Road Subscription Bowling Green Club | 188 Burnley Road, Accrington | 397 yd | |
| Broadway | 1 Burnley Road, Accrington | 421 yd | |
| The Castle Hotel | 75 Whalley Road, Accrington | 451 yd | |
| Sydney Street Community Sports and Social Club Ltd | 7 Sydney Street, Accrington | 455 yd | |
| Hustle Bar Ltd | 6 Water Street, Accrington | 559 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuit Loung | 55 Marlborough Road, Accrington | 162 yd | |
| Penny House lane Deli | 15 Penny House Lane, Accrington | 306 yd | |
| York Street Chippy | 2 York Street, Accrington | 361 yd | |
| Chinese Chippy | 110 Burnley Road, Accrington | 375 yd | |
| Fortune Chinese Takeaway | 51 Whalley Road, Accrington | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Store | 144 Burnley Road, Accrington | 397 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Argyle Street, Accrington | 454 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | Eastgate, Accrington | 641 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Hyndburn Road, Accrington | 688 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Hyndburn Road, Accrington | 717 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highams Playing Field Thorneyholme Road | grass pitches | 495 yd |
| Peel Park Primary School ALICE STREET | grass pitches | 557 yd |
| Accrington Academy Queens Road West | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 686 yd |
| Jetts Fitness Accrington THE VIADUCT THE VIADUCT HYNDBURN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 692 yd |
| Central Fitness Centre 98A 98A BLACKBURN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 729 yd |
| Livingstone Road Sports Ground Livingstone Road | grass pitches | 821 yd |
| Accrington Cricket & Tennis Club THORNEYHOLME ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 834 yd |
| Peel Park Avenue Parade | tennis courts | 898 yd |
| Accrington Stanley Fc (Wham Stadium) CROWN GROUND CROWN GROUND LIVINGSTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 935 yd |
| The Zone Hyndburn New Era Complex PARADISE STREET | health and fitness suite | 947 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.93 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.