Moorfield Avenue is in Accrington and in Hyndburn district. BB5 6JY 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 Moorfield Avenue, Accrington, BB5 6JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB5 6UB, BB5 6UA, BB5 6UD, BB5 6NZ, BB5 6JU, BB5 6JX, BB5 6LB, BB5 6JZ, BB5 6RF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB5 6JY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 49.2% | 48.4% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 50.8% | 51.6% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 | 33.9% | 35.9% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.1% | 49.5% | 1.4% | 44.2% | 5.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 11% | 9.2% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (86%) 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 | 52.6% | 49.9% | -2.7% | 48.4% | 1.5% |
| Good health | 32% | 36.1% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 11.1% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 19.1% | 14.1% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 11.5% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 16.3% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 8.3% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 19.8% | 3.9% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 29.4% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -4.4% |
| Other | 2.8% | 0.6% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.1% | 92.6% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 11.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 98.4% | 95.8% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 95.8% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moorfield Avenue was 105.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.2% higher than the Huncoat average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Moorfield Avenue has the 18th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Huncoat and the 121st highest crime rate of 268 local areas in Hyndburn .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Moorfield Avenue, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2019-11-08 | £132,180 |
| 6 Moorfield Avenue, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2015-09-04 | £131,387 |
| 6 Moorfield Avenue, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2011-11-11 | £118,076 |
| 6 Moorfield Avenue, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £31,000 | 2006-02-27 | £55,979 |
| 4 Moorfield Avenue, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2002-11-22 | £138,158 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Moorfield Avenue, Accrington, BB5 6JY has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 1 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.
River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.
The area around Moorfield Avenue, Accrington, BB5 6JY has very low surface water flood risk.
0 of 1 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.
Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.
BB5 6JY 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 | 144 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,687 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield Street , BB5 0LD | 3out of 4 | 3,692 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitegate Nursery School Victoria Road , Padiham BB12 8TG | - not rated | 4,524 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosegrove Nursery School Havelock Street , BB12 6AJ | 4out of 4 | 5,420 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accrington Huncoat Primary School Lynwood Road , Huncoat BB5 6LR | 3out of 4 | 714 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Huncoat Primary School Lynwood Road , Huncoat BB5 6LR | - not rated | 714 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Peel Park Primary School Alice Street , BB5 6QR | - not rated | 1,398 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 | 1,705 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary School Barnfield Street , BB5 2AQ | 1out of 4 | 1,924 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accrington Academy Queens Road West , BB5 4FF | - not rated | 2,338 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Moorhead Sports College Queens Road West , BB5 4FF | - not rated | 2,355 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School Queen's Road West , BB5 4AY | - not rated | 2,667 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School Queen's Road West , BB5 4AY | 3out of 4 | 2,667 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyndburn Studio School the Waterside Centre , St James court West BB5 1NA | - not rated | 2,701 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accrington and Rossendale College Sandy Lane , BB5 2AW | - not rated | 2,194 yd | Further education | 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 | 2,106 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alternative School 30 St. James Street , BB5 1NT | - not rated | 2,518 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Tutorial Centre Read Street , Clayton-le-Moors BB5 5LL | - not rated | 2,825 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School C/O Northern Care , 214 Whitegate Drive FY3 9JL | - not rated | 3,579 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Park View 73 Grange Street , Clayton-le-Moors BB5 5PJ | - not rated | 3,647 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Griffins Head | 503 Burnley Road, Accrington | 272 yd | |
| Whitakers Arms | 322 Burnley Road, Accrington | 798 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 'The Railway' | 2 Station Road, Huncoat | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proper Butties | 362 Burnley Road, Accrington | 692 yd | |
| The Village Chippy | 14 Station Road, Huncoat | 944 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bolton Avenue Playing Field OAKHURST AVENUE | grass pitches | 518 yd |
| Accrington Huncoat Primary School LYNWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 715 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 | 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.