Bold Street is in Accrington and in Hyndburn district. BB5 6SW 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 Bold Street, Accrington, BB5 6SW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB5 6SJ, BB5 6TG, BB5 6SZ, BB5 6SQ, BB5 6QD, BB5 6PQ, BB5 6PH, BB5 6TB, BB5 6SL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB5 6SW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 51.8% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 50.7% | 48.2% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 6SW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.2% 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 | 52.5% | 50.2% | -2.3% | 37.9% | 12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.8% | 28.4% | 0.6% | 44.2% | -15.8% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 4.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 9% | 10% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 6.6% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 46.5% | 43.9% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 34.6% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 14.3% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 5% | -2.4% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.9% | 20.4% | -6.5% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.3% | 10.4% | -12.9% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 26.5% | 9.5% | 13.4% | 13.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 4.3% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.6% | 17.5% | 0.9% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 9% | 18% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -15.8% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 8.2% | 7.1% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.8% | 88.5% | -8.3% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 93.2% 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 | 98.2% | 93.2% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 4% | 3.6% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 92.2% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.4% | 76.7% | -15.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 33.2% | 13.5% | 19.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.5% | 37.2% | -5.7% |
| Christian | 51.6% | 46.2% | 5.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 10.4% | 6.5% | 3.9% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bold Street was 35.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.5% lower than the Huncoat average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Bold Street has the lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Huncoat and the 33rd lowest crime rate of 269 local areas in Hyndburn .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Bold Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2024-07-19 | £81,595 |
| 102 Bold Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2023-11-10 | £100,494 |
| 57 Bold Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2023-10-30 | £118,049 |
| 39 Bold Street, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2023-04-04 | £89,968 |
| 31 - 33 Bold Street, Accrington, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-10-26 | £152,706 |
BB5 6SW 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 | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 974 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield Street , BB5 0LD | 4out of 4 | 1,935 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 | 351 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Peel Park Primary School Alice Street , BB5 6QR | 4out of 4 | 418 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 | 454 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 | 799 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School Devonshire Street , BB5 1DW | 3out of 4 | 869 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 | 1,336 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 | 1,583 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn Wordsworth Road , BB5 0LU | 2out of 4 | 1,854 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hollins Hollins Lane , BB5 2QY | 3out of 4 | 2,018 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhyddings Haworth Street , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3EA | 2out of 4 | 2,594 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 | 685 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle School Union Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3DA | 3out of 4 | 2,612 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Specialist School Fielding Lane , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3BE | 4out of 4 | 2,715 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oswaldtwistle White Ash School Thwaites Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 4QG | 4out of 4 | 3,745 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 | 284 yd | |
| Daly's Sandwich Bar | 104 Burnley Road, Accrington | 359 yd | |
| Cafe Ri-An | 5 Stanley Street, Accrington | 380 yd | |
| The Crafty Fox | 21 Abbey Street, Accrington | 382 yd | |
| Maundy Relief | 29 Abbey Street, Accrington | 382 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bold Street Social Club | 80 Bold Street, Accrington | 35 yd | |
| Sydney Street Community Sports and Social Club Ltd | 7 Sydney Street, Accrington | 284 yd | |
| The Queens Hotel | 31 Eastgate, Accrington | 336 yd | |
| Canine Club | 45 Abbey Street, Accrington | 383 yd | |
| John's Snooker and Pool Club | 39-43 Abbey Street, Accrington | 386 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Apple | 103 Avenue Parade, Accrington | 234 yd | |
| New Jump Works Take Away @ Jumpworks | Sydney Street, Accrington | 284 yd | |
| Plantation Street Chippy | 57 Plantation Street, Accrington | 295 yd | |
| Barmy Sarnies | 13 Stanley Street, Accrington | 356 yd | |
| Chinese Chippy | 110 Burnley Road, Accrington | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Food Warehouse | Eastgate, Accrington | 294 yd | |
| Spar Store | 144 Burnley Road, Accrington | 392 yd | |
| Tesco | 105 Abbey Street, Accrington | 427 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Argyle Street, Accrington | 798 yd | |
| Tesco | 2 Eagle street, Accrington | 803 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peel Park Primary School ALICE STREET | grass pitches | 485 yd |
| Peel Park Avenue Parade | tennis courts | 612 yd |
| The Zone Hyndburn New Era Complex PARADISE STREET | health and fitness suite | 745 yd |
| Accrington And Rossendale College (Broad Oak Campus) BROAD OAK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 755 yd |
| Central Fitness Centre 98A 98A BLACKBURN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 853 yd |
| Jetts Fitness Accrington THE VIADUCT THE VIADUCT HYNDBURN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 893 yd |
| Energie Fitness Club (Accrington) (Closed) St. James Square | health and fitness suite | 983 yd |
| Highams Playing Field Thorneyholme Road | grass pitches | 1,022 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 | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.