Avenue Parade is in Accrington and in Hyndburn district. BB5 6PJ is located in the Peel electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hyndburn. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Avenue Parade, Accrington, BB5 6PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB5 6PH, BB5 6PN, BB5 6PQ, BB5 6RA, BB5 6PZ, BB5 6SF, BB5 6QZ, BB5 6RH, BB5 6EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB5 6PJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 49.4% | 48% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 50.6% | 52% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 6PJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.4% 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 | 38.1% | 43.4% | 5.3% | 37.9% | 5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.4% | 35.7% | 1.3% | 44.2% | -8.5% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 3.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 15% | 14.1% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 3% | -4.7% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 43.9% | 41.4% | -2.5% | 48.4% | -7.0% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 35.3% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 14.2% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 6.1% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 | 28.7% | 23% | -5.7% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 11.5% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 16.9% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 7.4% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 16.2% | 8.5% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 24% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 7.7% | 1% | -6.7% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 21% | 38% | 17.0% | 2.7% | 35.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 69.2% | 51.5% | -17.7% | 81.4% | -29.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 79.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 79.4% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 5.6% | 4.1% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.1% | 15% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 9.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.9% | 79.4% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.7% | 12.7% | 9.8% | 2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.7% | 1.8% | -8.9% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.1% | 76.7% | -2.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 5% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.4% | 37.2% | -12.8% |
| Christian | 26.1% | 46.2% | -20.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 43.9% | 6.5% | 37.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Avenue Parade was 242.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 159.4% higher than the Huncoat average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Avenue Parade has the 7th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Huncoat and the 37th highest crime rate of 269 local areas in Hyndburn .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Avenue Parade, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2025-07-18 | £106,207 |
| 98 Avenue Parade, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2024-12-06 | £81,940 |
| 38 Avenue Parade, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2022-09-29 | £79,737 |
| 70 Avenue Parade, Accrington, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2022-08-08 | £95,846 |
| 38 Avenue Parade, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £81,000 | 2022-05-04 | £89,566 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Other | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 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 | 999 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield Street , BB5 0LD | 4out of 4 | 1,803 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 | 366 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 | 496 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Peel Park Primary School Alice Street , BB5 6QR | 4out of 4 | 514 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 | 695 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 | 945 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,175 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 | 1,411 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn Wordsworth Road , BB5 0LU | 2out of 4 | 1,754 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hollins Hollins Lane , BB5 2QY | 3out of 4 | 2,094 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhyddings Haworth Street , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3EA | 2out of 4 | 2,458 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 | 821 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle School Union Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3DA | 3out of 4 | 2,467 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Specialist School Fielding Lane , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3BE | 4out of 4 | 2,632 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle White Ash School Thwaites Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 4QG | 4out of 4 | 3,599 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jump Works | Sydney Street, Accrington | 149 yd | |
| Daly's Sandwich Bar | 104 Burnley Road, Accrington | 231 yd | |
| Cafe Ri-An | 5 Stanley Street, Accrington | 241 yd | |
| The Crafty Fox | 21 Abbey Street, Accrington | 263 yd | |
| Maundy Relief | 29 Abbey Street, Accrington | 265 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Street Community Sports and Social Club Ltd | 7 Sydney Street, Accrington | 149 yd | |
| Bold Street Social Club | 80 Bold Street, Accrington | 156 yd | |
| Hustle Bar Ltd | 6 Water Street, Accrington | 238 yd | |
| Canine Club | 45 Abbey Street, Accrington | 265 yd | |
| The Queens Hotel | 31 Eastgate, Accrington | 268 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Apple | 103 Avenue Parade, Accrington | 55 yd | |
| New Jump Works Take Away @ Jumpworks | Sydney Street, Accrington | 149 yd | |
| Barmy Sarnies | 13 Stanley Street, Accrington | 215 yd | |
| Chinese Chippy | 110 Burnley Road, Accrington | 238 yd | |
| AMB Delights | 13-19 Abbey Street, Accrington | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Food Warehouse | Eastgate, Accrington | 152 yd | |
| Spar Store | 144 Burnley Road, Accrington | 328 yd | |
| Tesco | 105 Abbey Street, Accrington | 367 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Argyle Street, Accrington | 618 yd | |
| Tesco | 2 Eagle street, Accrington | 638 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peel Park Primary School ALICE STREET | grass pitches | 499 yd |
| The Zone Hyndburn New Era Complex PARADISE STREET | health and fitness suite | 630 yd |
| Central Fitness Centre 98A 98A BLACKBURN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 685 yd |
| Peel Park Avenue Parade | tennis courts | 713 yd |
| Jetts Fitness Accrington THE VIADUCT THE VIADUCT HYNDBURN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 721 yd |
| Energie Fitness Club (Accrington) (Closed) St. James Square | health and fitness suite | 855 yd |
| Accrington And Rossendale College (Broad Oak Campus) BROAD OAK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 874 yd |
| Highams Playing Field Thorneyholme Road | grass pitches | 950 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 | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| 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 | 89.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.