Heaning Avenue is in Accrington and in Hyndburn district. BB5 6DE is located in the Huncoat electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hyndburn. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Heaning Avenue, Accrington, BB5 6DE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB5 6HA, BB5 6DD, BB5 6HD, BB5 6HE, BB5 6DA, BB5 6DB, BB5 6HL, BB5 6HF, BB5 6DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB5 6DE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 50.9% | 48.9% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 49.1% | 51.1% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 6DE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59% 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 | 21.7% | 25.5% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.9% | 59% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 14.8% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 6% | 8% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 6.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 44.6% | 43.7% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 37.7% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 17.3% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.9% | 16.1% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 5.5% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 15.7% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.8% | 11.8% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 18.5% | 3.2% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.1% | 29.9% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -3.9% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 5.7% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| White | 98.6% | 93.3% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 97.6% | 96.5% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 96.5% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 76.7% | 10.5% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.8% | 37.2% | -15.4% |
| Christian | 63.7% | 46.2% | 17.5% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heaning Avenue was 73.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.5% lower than the Huncoat average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Heaning Avenue has the 12th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Huncoat and the 101st lowest crime rate of 269 local areas in Hyndburn .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 110.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Heaning Avenue, Accrington, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-08-29 | £253,134 |
| 7 Heaning Avenue, Accrington, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2018-04-27 | £212,000 |
| 1 Heaning Avenue, Accrington, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,400 | 2017-08-11 | £213,728 |
| 10 Heaning Avenue, Accrington, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2015-10-15 | £273,148 |
| 4 Heaning Avenue, Accrington, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2006-10-13 | £202,712 |
BB5 6DE 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BB5 6DE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 91 |
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Royd Nursery School Royds Street , BB5 2LH | 3out of 4 | 1,853 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield Street , BB5 0LD | 4out of 4 | 2,580 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accrington Peel Park Primary School Alice Street , BB5 6QR | 4out of 4 | 526 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School Maudsley Street , BB5 6AD | 3out of 4 | 589 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 | 1,066 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Barnfield Street , BB5 2AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Huncoat Primary School Lynwood Road , Huncoat BB5 6LR | 3out of 4 | 1,510 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 | 1,225 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 | 1,553 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn Wordsworth Road , BB5 0LU | 2out of 4 | 2,601 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hollins Hollins Lane , BB5 2QY | 3out of 4 | 2,857 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhyddings Haworth Street , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3EA | 2out of 4 | 3,204 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 | 1,458 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle School Union Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3DA | 3out of 4 | 3,173 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Specialist School Fielding Lane , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3BE | 4out of 4 | 3,496 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle White Ash School Thwaites Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 4QG | 4out of 4 | 4,281 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitakers Arms | 322 Burnley Road, Accrington | 283 yd | |
| Accrington Stanley Community Trust | Stanley Sports Hub, Thorneyholme Rd. Accrington | 432 yd | |
| Senator International | Newhouse Road, Huncoat | 631 yd | |
| Daly's Sandwich Bar | 104 Burnley Road, Accrington | 733 yd | |
| The Jump Works | Sydney Street, Accrington | 779 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peel Park Hotel | Turkey Street, Accrington | 400 yd | |
| Accrington C C Clubhouse | Thorneyholme Road, Accrington | 523 yd | |
| Burnley Road Subscription Bowling Green Club | 188 Burnley Road, Accrington | 582 yd | |
| Sydney Street Community Sports and Social Club Ltd | 7 Sydney Street, Accrington | 779 yd | |
| Bold Street Social Club | 80 Bold Street, Accrington | 854 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proper Butties | 362 Burnley Road, Accrington | 386 yd | |
| Penny House lane Deli | 15 Penny House Lane, Accrington | 459 yd | |
| Chinese Chippy | 110 Burnley Road, Accrington | 720 yd | |
| Yuit Loung | 55 Marlborough Road, Accrington | 760 yd | |
| New Jump Works Take Away @ Jumpworks | Sydney Street, Accrington | 779 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Store | 144 Burnley Road, Accrington | 582 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | Eastgate, Accrington | 1,030 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peel Park Primary School ALICE STREET | grass pitches | 396 yd |
| Highams Playing Field Thorneyholme Road | grass pitches | 457 yd |
| Peel Park Avenue Parade | tennis courts | 461 yd |
| Accrington Cricket & Tennis Club THORNEYHOLME ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 520 yd |
| Bolton Avenue Playing Field OAKHURST AVENUE | grass pitches | 858 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.