Little Toms Lane is in Burnley and in Burnley district. BB10 2UB is located in the Briercliffe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Burnley. This postcode has been in use since 2014-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Little Toms Lane, Burnley, BB10 2UB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB10 2UD, BB10 2RJ, BB10 2RW, BB10 2UA, BB10 2RP, BB10 2SF, BB10 2RQ, BB10 2RL, BB10 2SX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB10 2UB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 51% | -3.7% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 45.3% | 49% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BB10 2UB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.9% 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 | 24.4% | 25.1% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.1% | 59.9% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 15.7% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 6.3% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 6.3% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45% | 48.4% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 32.4% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 15.3% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 2.8% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 19.6% | 20.3% | 0.7% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 10% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 12.5% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 6.3% | -1.1% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 15.3% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.9% | 34.1% | 4.2% | 33.8% | 0.3% |
| Other | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 9.4% | 15.5% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 12.8% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 85.3% | 77.2% | -8.1% | 81.4% | -4.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 89.4% 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 | 92.5% | 89.4% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 6.5% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 89.8% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.6% | 8.6% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 0.3% | -7.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.4% | 37.2% | -19.8% |
| Christian | 58.1% | 46.2% | 11.9% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 19% | 6.5% | 12.5% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Little Toms Lane was 41.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.2% lower than the Briercliffe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Little Toms Lane has the 18th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Briercliffe and the 53rd lowest crime rate of 302 local areas in Burnley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Little Toms Lane, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-10-10 | £169,010 |
| 7 Little Toms Lane, Burnley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2023-02-24 | £149,362 |
| 1 Little Toms Lane, Burnley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £259,950 | 2021-04-16 | £327,411 |
| 1 Little Toms Lane, Burnley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2018-11-15 | £357,000 |
| 24 Little Toms Lane, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2015-12-11 | £213,590 |
BB10 2UB 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BB10 2UB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Retired | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodfield Nursery School Sefton Street , Brierfield BB9 5BE | 3out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reedley Hallows Nursery School Burnley Campus , Barden Lane BB10 1JD | 4out of 4 | 1,676 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Basnett Street Nursery School Basnett Street , BB10 3ES | 4out of 4 | 1,694 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McMillan Nursery School Railway Street , BB9 9AG | 2out of 4 | 2,310 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneyholme Nursery School March Street , BB12 0BU | 4out of 4 | 2,823 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casterton Primary Academy Casterton Primary Academy, Thames Avenue , BB10 2PZ | 1out of 4 | 564 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Thames Avenue , BB10 2PZ | - not rated | 642 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School Briercliffe Road , BB10 2NH | 3out of 4 | 665 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reedley Primary School Reedley Road , Reedley BB10 2NE | 3out of 4 | 667 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, Brierfield Halifax Road , Brierfield BB9 5BL | 3out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir John Thursby Community College Eastern Avenue , BB10 2AT | 3out of 4 | 1,405 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsden Heights Community College Edge End Lane , BB9 0PR | - not rated | 1,488 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Ormerod Road , BB10 3AA | - not rated | 2,647 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle Vale College Oxford Road , BB9 8LF | 3out of 4 | 3,839 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity College Townley Holmes , BB11 3DF | 3out of 4 | 3,934 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnley College Princess Way , BB12 0AN | - not rated | 3,137 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson and Colne College Scotland Road , BB9 7YT | - not rated | 3,549 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgewood Community High School Eastern Avenue , BB10 2AT | 3out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Lancashire Granville Street , BB10 2RA | - not rated | 1,493 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Holly Grove School Burnley Campus, Barden Lane , BB10 1JD | 4out of 4 | 1,676 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawdhatul Uloom Jamia Masjid-E-Farooq-Azam, North Street , BB10 1LU | - not rated | 2,130 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| OLIVE HIGH 63A Colne Road , BURNLEY BB10 1LJ | - not rated | 2,387 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craves Desserts | 200 Briercliffe Road, Burnley | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craven Heifer | 376 Briercliffe Road, Burnley | 691 yd | |
| The Commercial | 446-448 Briercliffe Road, Burnley | 854 yd | |
| Briercliffe Social Club | Holgate Street, Briercliffe | 959 yd | |
| Nelson Golf Club | Golf House, Marsden Heights Golf Course | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebab Marmaris | 144A Burnley Road, Briercliffe | 945 yd | |
| Happy House | 140 Burnley Road, Briercliffe | 968 yd | |
| Tuck In @ Varleys | Over, 138 Burnley Road | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Avenue Service Station, Casterton Avenue | 829 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lanehead (Closed) Aylesbury Walk | grass pitches | 265 yd |
| John Bradley Playing Fields Off Higher Reedley Road | grass pitches | 862 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 | 79.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 79.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 79.2% |
| 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 | 68.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.