Plantation Road is in Accrington and in Hyndburn district. BB5 6RU is located in the Barnfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hyndburn. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Plantation Road, Accrington, BB5 6RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB5 6RL, BB5 6TA, BB5 6TL, BB5 6SA, BB5 6TE, BB5 6SX, BB5 6TB, BB5 6SH, BB5 6TN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB5 6RU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 50.7% | 49.1% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 49.3% | 50.9% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 6RU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.9% 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 | 22% | 27.1% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.5% | 54.9% | -2.6% | 44.2% | 10.7% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 7.9% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 7.9% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 51.9% | 49.7% | -2.2% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 30.3% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 13.8% | 4.7% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 5% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 17.2% | 16.7% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 9.1% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 14.2% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.4% | 8.4% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 18.9% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.9% | 32% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -1.8% |
| Other | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% 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 | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 95% | 91.8% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 10.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95% 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% | 95% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| 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% | 95% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0.3% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.3% | 76.7% | 12.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.3% | 37.2% | -15.9% |
| Christian | 66.6% | 46.2% | 20.4% |
| Muslim | 6.9% | 6.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Plantation Road was 41.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.3% lower than the Barnfield average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Plantation Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Barnfield and the 45th lowest crime rate of 269 local areas in Hyndburn .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 127 Plantation Road, Accrington, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-02-12 | £185,872 |
| 121 Plantation Road, Accrington, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2021-06-04 | £155,954 |
| 127 Plantation Road, Accrington, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2018-04-30 | £164,483 |
| 125 Plantation Road, Accrington, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2017-12-11 | £199,195 |
| 137 Plantation Road, Accrington, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,950 | 2016-08-19 | £177,068 |
BB5 6RU 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Royd Nursery School Royds Street , BB5 2LH | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield Street , BB5 0LD | 4out of 4 | 2,110 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Barnfield Street , BB5 2AQ | 3out of 4 | 139 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 | 495 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Peel Park Primary School Alice Street , BB5 6QR | 4out of 4 | 527 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 | 760 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Woodnook Primary School Hudson Street , BB5 2HS | 3out of 4 | 978 yd | Community 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 | 1,666 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hollins Hollins Lane , BB5 2QY | 3out of 4 | 1,806 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School Queen's Road West , BB5 4AY | 3out of 4 | 1,913 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn Wordsworth Road , BB5 0LU | 2out of 4 | 1,968 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhyddings Haworth Street , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3EA | 2out of 4 | 2,772 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 | 408 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Specialist School Fielding Lane , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3BE | 4out of 4 | 2,781 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle School Union Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3DA | 3out of 4 | 2,813 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle White Ash School Thwaites Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 4QG | 4out of 4 | 3,943 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 Hungry Fox | 67 Abbey Street, Accrington | 591 yd | |
| The Jump Works | Sydney Street, Accrington | 614 yd | |
| Tipsy Table Food, Bar and Lounge | 39-43 Abbey Street, Accrington | 622 yd | |
| Abbey Friar | 35 Abbey Street, Accrington | 622 yd | |
| Imposta Coffee Shop | 1 Abbey Street, Accrington | 622 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bold Street Social Club | 80 Bold Street, Accrington | 363 yd | |
| The Queens Hotel | 31 Eastgate, Accrington | 535 yd | |
| Accrington Masonic Association | Adelaide Street, Accrington | 559 yd | |
| Arden Inn | 85 Abbey Street, Accrington | 585 yd | |
| Tiger Lounge | 117-119 Abbey Street, Accrington | 586 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plantation Street Chippy | 57 Plantation Street, Accrington | 398 yd | |
| Golden Apple | 103 Avenue Parade, Accrington | 557 yd | |
| Yankeez | 75 Abbey Street, Accrington | 585 yd | |
| Follies | 63-65 Abbey Street, Accrington | 587 yd | |
| New Jump Works Take Away @ Jumpworks | Sydney Street, Accrington | 614 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Food Warehouse | Eastgate, Accrington | 575 yd | |
| Tesco | 105 Abbey Street, Accrington | 587 yd | |
| Spar Store | 144 Burnley Road, Accrington | 689 yd | |
| Tesco | 2 Eagle street, Accrington | 1,073 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Accrington And Rossendale College (Broad Oak Campus) BROAD OAK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 508 yd |
| Peel Park Avenue Parade | tennis courts | 660 yd |
| Peel Park Primary School ALICE STREET | grass pitches | 700 yd |
| The Zone Hyndburn New Era Complex PARADISE STREET | health and fitness suite | 930 yd |
| Oakhill Park Hollins Lane | tennis courts | 1,010 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 | 44.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 44.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 44.4% |
| 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.