Birkett Road, Accrington, BB5 6DG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB5 6DG 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%

Partnership Status

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 6DG 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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Birkett Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birkett Road 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.

Birkett Road 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%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£34,700

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in BB5 6DG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Birkett Road are based on 22 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Hyndburn.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Birkett Road, Accrington, BB5 6DG

Estimated Average Property Prices for BB5 6DG

Average Price
£206,050

Semi-Detached
£201,611

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£254,878

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Birkett Road

Average Price
£201,526

Semi-Detached
£199,008

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£254,390

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Birkett Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Birkett Road, Accrington, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2025-05-09	£183,815
2 Birkett Road, Accrington, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£155,000	2025-04-22	£157,981
7 Birkett Road, Accrington, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2024-12-18	£154,820
6 Birkett Road, Accrington, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2023-02-28	£179,840
15 Birkett Road, Accrington, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2022-02-18	£219,008

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BB5 6DG

Employment

BB5 6DG 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 6DG 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%.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lee Royd Nursery School Royds Street , BB5 2LH	3out of 4	1,687 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield Street , BB5 0LD	4out of 4	2,338 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	360 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Accrington Peel Park Primary School Alice Street , BB5 6QR	4out of 4	469 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School Devonshire Street , BB5 1DW	3out of 4	825 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	1,041 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Anne's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School St Anne's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School , Sandy Lane BB5 2AN	2out of 4	1,449 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Accrington Academy Queens Road West , BB5 4FF	3out of 4	1,028 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	1,351 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn Wordsworth Road , BB5 0LU	2out of 4	2,369 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Hollins Hollins Lane , BB5 2QY	3out of 4	2,737 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rhyddings Haworth Street , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3EA	2out of 4	2,960 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Heathland Private School Broadoak , Sandy Lane BB5 2AN	- not rated	1,363 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oswaldtwistle School Union Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3DA	3out of 4	2,928 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Broadfield Specialist School Fielding Lane , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3BE	4out of 4	3,268 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oswaldtwistle White Ash School Thwaites Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 4QG	4out of 4	4,037 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Accrington Stanley Community Trust	Stanley Sports Hub, Thorneyholme Rd. Accrington	342 yd
Daly's Sandwich Bar	104 Burnley Road, Accrington	511 yd
Whitakers Arms	322 Burnley Road, Accrington	521 yd
The Jump Works	Sydney Street, Accrington	569 yd
Senator International	Newhouse Road, Huncoat	739 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Peel Park Hotel	Turkey Street, Accrington	318 yd
Burnley Road Subscription Bowling Green Club	188 Burnley Road, Accrington	371 yd
Sydney Street Community Sports and Social Club Ltd	7 Sydney Street, Accrington	568 yd
Accrington C C Clubhouse	Thorneyholme Road, Accrington	580 yd
Bold Street Social Club	80 Bold Street, Accrington	693 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Penny House lane Deli	15 Penny House Lane, Accrington	216 yd
Chinese Chippy	110 Burnley Road, Accrington	498 yd
Yuit Loung	55 Marlborough Road, Accrington	541 yd
New Jump Works Take Away @ Jumpworks	Sydney Street, Accrington	569 yd
Proper Butties	362 Burnley Road, Accrington	626 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Spar Store	144 Burnley Road, Accrington	371 yd
The Food Warehouse	Eastgate, Accrington	825 yd
Aldi Stores Limited	Argyle Street, Accrington	915 yd
Tesco	105 Abbey Street, Accrington	1,060 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Peel Park Primary School ALICE STREET	grass pitches	257 yd
Highams Playing Field Thorneyholme Road	grass pitches	356 yd
Peel Park Avenue Parade	tennis courts	504 yd
Accrington Cricket & Tennis Club THORNEYHOLME ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	577 yd
Livingstone Road Sports Ground Livingstone Road	grass pitches	1,011 yd
Accrington Academy Queens Road West	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,084 yd
Bolton Avenue Playing Field OAKHURST AVENUE	grass pitches	1,090 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	56.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	98.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of BB5 6DG