St Leger Court, Accrington, BB5 6TH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB5 6TH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47.6%	52.8%	5.2%	51.0%	1.8%
Male	52.4%	47.2%	-5.2%	49.0%	-1.8%

Partnership Status

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	31.9%	35.8%	3.9%	37.9%	-2.1%
Married: Opposite sex	13.5%	11.4%	-2.1%	44.2%	-32.8%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.1%	1.5%
Separated	5.7%	4.1%	-1.6%	2.2%	1.9%
Divorced	31.9%	32.5%	0.6%	9.1%	23.4%
Widowed	17%	14.6%	-2.4%	6.1%	8.5%

Health

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (44.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	11.2%	16.5%	5.3%	48.4%	-31.9%
Good health	31.5%	28.3%	-3.2%	33.6%	-5.3%
Fair health	29.4%	23.6%	-5.8%	12.7%	10.9%
Bad health	21%	24.4%	3.4%	4.0%	20.4%
Very bad health	7%	7.1%	0.1%	1.2%	5.9%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around BB5 6TH this area, 41.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 18.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	53.2%	41.8%	-11.4%	18.2%	23.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.1%	9.8%	2.7%	9.6%	0.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	9.9%	6.6%	-3.3%	13.4%	-6.8%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	5.7%	1.4%	5.3%	0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.8%	10.7%	-2.1%	16.9%	-6.2%
Degree or Similar	8.5%	18.9%	10.4%	33.8%	-14.9%
Other	4.3%	6.6%	2.3%	2.8%	3.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% 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	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.1%	-1.1%
Indian	0%	1.6%	1.6%	3.1%	-1.5%
Pakistani	0%	2.3%	2.3%	2.7%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
White	99.3%	93%	-6.3%	81.4%	11.6%
Other	0%	2.3%	2.3%	1.6%	0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90% 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	95.8%	90%	-5.8%	83.2%	6.8%
European Union	2.8%	5.4%	2.6%	6.1%	-0.7%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	0%	1.5%	1.5%	2.7%	-1.2%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	1.5%	0.8%	5.6%	-4.1%
Oceania	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
British Overseas	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93%	90%	-3.0%	83.2%	6.8%
10+ Years	1.4%	8.5%	7.1%	9.8%	-1.3%
5-10 Years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	4.9%	0.8%	-4.1%	1.9%	-1.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	65.4%	76.7%	-11.3%
Italy	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Poland	3.9%	1.3%	2.6%
North Africa	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Southern Asia	0.8%	1.2%	-0.4%
No passport held	28.3%	13.5%	14.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.1%	37.2%	-6.1%
Christian	54.5%	46.2%	8.3%
Buddhist	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Muslim	6.1%	6.5%	-0.4%
Other religion	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Not answered	6.1%	6.0%	0.1%

Safety

Is St Leger Court Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Leger Court was 642.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 125.3% higher than the Barnfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

St Leger Court has the 4th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Barnfield and the 5th highest crime rate of 268 local areas in Hyndburn .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 284.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£39,000

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in BB5 6TH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on St Leger Court are based on 11 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Hyndburn.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for St Leger Court, Accrington, BB5 6TH

Estimated Average Property Prices for BB5 6TH

Average Price
£60,893

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£59,486

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£61,597

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for St Leger Court

Average Price
£64,025

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£69,431

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£61,997

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on St Leger CourtStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
68 St Leger Court, Accrington, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£55,000	2025-04-07	£56,198
20 St Leger Court, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£44,000	2018-08-01	£65,563
54 St Leger Court, Accrington, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£44,000	2014-01-17	£68,078
33 St Leger Court, Accrington, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£44,950	2012-11-14	£64,072
20 St Leger Court, Accrington, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£55,000	2007-02-14	£81,307

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BB5 6TH

Employment

BB5 6TH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in BB5 6TH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	43
Long-Term Sick or disabled	35
Full-Time Employee	19
Part-Time Employee	12
Other	5
Looking after home or family	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Unemployed	1
Self-Employed	1
Student (economically inactive)	0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	8
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	7
Administrative and support service activities	4
Human health and social work activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Construction	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Education	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Other	1
Transport and storage	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lee Royd Nursery School Royds Street , BB5 2LH	3out of 4	597 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield Street , BB5 0LD	3out of 4	1,728 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary School Barnfield Street , BB5 2AQ	1out of 4	266 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Barnfield Street , BB5 2AQ	- not rated	267 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Anne's and St Joseph's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Sandy Lane , BB5 2AN	1out of 4	613 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	- not rated	613 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Accrington Woodnook Primary School Hudson Street , BB5 2HS	- not rated	653 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hyndburn Studio School the Waterside Centre , St James court West BB5 1NA	- not rated	654 yd	Studio schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Accrington Moorhead Sports College Queens Road West , BB5 4FF	- not rated	1,525 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Accrington Academy Queens Road West , BB5 4FF	- not rated	1,549 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn Wordsworth Road , BB5 0LU	3out of 4	1,580 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Hollins Hollins Lane , BB5 2QY	- not rated	1,667 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Accrington and Rossendale College Sandy Lane , BB5 2AW	- not rated	338 yd	Further education	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Heathland Private School Broadoak , Sandy Lane BB5 2AN	- not rated	473 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Alternative School 30 St. James Street , BB5 1NT	- not rated	558 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Islamia Girls' School 447 Blackburn Road , BB5 0DB	- not rated	1,973 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Oswaldtwistle School Union Road , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3DA	3out of 4	2,436 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Accrington Tutorial Centre Read Street , Clayton-le-Moors BB5 5LL	- not rated	2,644 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Hungry Fox	67 Abbey Street, Accrington	158 yd
Victoria Peak	100 Abbey Street, Accrington	163 yd
Boardwalk	64 Abbey Street, Accrington	186 yd
Black Horse	58 Abbey Street, Accrington	192 yd
Mitali Restaurant	17-19 Warner Street, Accrington	224 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Arden Inn	85 Abbey Street, Accrington	142 yd
Tiger Lounge	117-119 Abbey Street, Accrington	142 yd
The Queens Hotel	31 Eastgate, Accrington	163 yd
Accrington Masonic Association	Adelaide Street, Accrington	173 yd
Grants Bar	1 Manchester Road, Accrington	201 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Plantation Street Chippy	57 Plantation Street, Accrington	94 yd
Follies	63-65 Abbey Street, Accrington	139 yd
Yankeez	75 Abbey Street, Accrington	142 yd
Brewteaful	70-72 Abbey Street, Accrington	185 yd
Choc Stop	50-52 Abbey Street, Accrington	208 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	105 Abbey Street, Accrington	139 yd
The Food Warehouse	Eastgate, Accrington	310 yd
Tesco	2 Eagle street, Accrington	672 yd
Spar Store	144 Burnley Road, Accrington	716 yd
Farmfoods	Hyndburn Road, Accrington	806 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Zone Hyndburn New Era Complex PARADISE STREET	health and fitness suite	466 yd
Accrington And Rossendale College (Broad Oak Campus) BROAD OAK ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite	581 yd
Energie Fitness Club (Accrington) (Closed) St. James Square	health and fitness suite	710 yd
Central Fitness Centre 98A 98A BLACKBURN ROAD	health and fitness suite	725 yd
Oakhill Park Hollins Lane	tennis courts	779 yd
Jetts Fitness Accrington THE VIADUCT THE VIADUCT HYNDBURN ROAD	health and fitness suite	795 yd
Peel Park Primary School ALICE STREET	grass pitches	861 yd
Peel Park Avenue Parade	tennis courts	991 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	50.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	50.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	50.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	56.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.