Penny House Lane is in Accrington and in Hyndburn district. BB5 6DR 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 Penny House Lane, Accrington, BB5 6DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB5 6AL, BB5 6AN, BB5 6DT, BB5 6AJ, BB5 6DY, BB5 6DQ, BB5 6AQ, BB5 6DU, BB5 6DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB5 6DR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.3% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.7% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 36.9% | 41% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.2% | 36.5% | -5.7% | 44.2% | -7.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 2.6% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 13.3% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 5.5% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 45% | 45% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 35.7% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 14.9% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.5% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 21.3% | 18.4% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 9.7% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 16.9% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 5.2% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 21.3% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 27.3% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -6.5% |
| Other | 5.3% | 1.1% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 6.8% | 13.8% | 7.0% | 2.7% | 11.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| White | 91.3% | 82.7% | -8.6% | 81.4% | 1.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 95.3% | 93% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 93.2% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.3% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.6% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 15.6% | 6.5% | 9.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penny House Lane was 66.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.2% lower than the Huncoat average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Penny House Lane has the 9th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Huncoat and the 91st lowest crime rate of 269 local areas in Hyndburn .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Mill Penny House Lane, Accrington, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2018-10-03 | £613,386 |
BB5 6DR 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 | 106 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,579 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield Street , BB5 0LD | 4out of 4 | 2,155 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 | 215 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Peel Park Primary School Alice Street , BB5 6QR | 4out of 4 | 513 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 | 641 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 | 991 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School Park Road , BB5 1ST | 3out of 4 | 1,409 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 | 889 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 | 1,203 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn Wordsworth Road , BB5 0LU | 2out of 4 | 2,197 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hollins Hollins Lane , BB5 2QY | 3out of 4 | 2,662 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhyddings Haworth Street , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3EA | 2out of 4 | 2,774 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 | 1,323 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle School Union Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3DA | 3out of 4 | 2,741 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Specialist School Fielding Lane , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3BE | 4out of 4 | 3,098 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle White Ash School Thwaites Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 4QG | 4out of 4 | 3,851 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 | 366 yd | |
| Accrington Stanley Community Trust | Stanley Sports Hub, Thorneyholme Rd. Accrington | 375 yd | |
| The Jump Works | Sydney Street, Accrington | 437 yd | |
| Whitakers Arms | 322 Burnley Road, Accrington | 706 yd | |
| Cafe Brunch | 46 Broadway, Accrington | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnley Road Subscription Bowling Green Club | 188 Burnley Road, Accrington | 258 yd | |
| Peel Park Hotel | Turkey Street, Accrington | 376 yd | |
| Sydney Street Community Sports and Social Club Ltd | 7 Sydney Street, Accrington | 437 yd | |
| Broadway | 1 Burnley Road, Accrington | 603 yd | |
| Bold Street Social Club | 80 Bold Street, Accrington | 615 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penny House lane Deli | 15 Penny House Lane, Accrington | 46 yd | |
| Chinese Chippy | 110 Burnley Road, Accrington | 355 yd | |
| Yuit Loung | 55 Marlborough Road, Accrington | 388 yd | |
| New Jump Works Take Away @ Jumpworks | Sydney Street, Accrington | 437 yd | |
| Golden Apple | 103 Avenue Parade, Accrington | 563 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Store | 144 Burnley Road, Accrington | 258 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | Eastgate, Accrington | 689 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Argyle Street, Accrington | 728 yd | |
| Tesco | 105 Abbey Street, Accrington | 931 yd | |
| Tesco | 2 Eagle street, Accrington | 947 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peel Park Primary School ALICE STREET | grass pitches | 284 yd |
| Highams Playing Field Thorneyholme Road | grass pitches | 375 yd |
| Peel Park Avenue Parade | tennis courts | 609 yd |
| Accrington Cricket & Tennis Club THORNEYHOLME ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 675 yd |
| Accrington Academy Queens Road West | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 948 yd |
| Livingstone Road Sports Ground Livingstone Road | grass pitches | 949 yd |
| Jetts Fitness Accrington THE VIADUCT THE VIADUCT HYNDBURN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 952 yd |
| Central Fitness Centre 98A 98A BLACKBURN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 971 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.