The Garth is in Burnley and in Burnley district. BB11 2PX is located in the Rosehill with Burnley Wood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Burnley. This postcode has been in use since 1996-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Garth, Burnley, BB11 2PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB11 2JL, BB11 2JN, BB11 2JS, BB11 2JU, BB11 2JH, BB11 2PN, BB11 2JX, BB11 2PL, BB11 2JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB11 2PX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 48.1% | 48.3% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 51.9% | 51.7% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 BB11 2PX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.4% 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 | 28.1% | 29.6% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.9% | 56.4% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 12.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 4.5% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 5% | 6.6% | 1.6% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51% | 51.7% | 0.7% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 34.4% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 10.6% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 20.5% | 10.1% | -10.4% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 11.5% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 10.8% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 8% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 19.5% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.3% | 38.3% | 7.0% | 33.8% | 4.5% |
| Other | 4% | 1.7% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 99.1% | 98.9% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
In this area, 98.3% 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 | 96.7% | 98.3% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 98.3% | 3.3% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.3% | 37.2% | -6.9% |
| Christian | 63.3% | 46.2% | 17.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Garth was 60.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.7% lower than the Coal Clough with Deerplay average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Garth has the 19th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Coal Clough with Deerplay and the 97th lowest crime rate of 302 local areas in Burnley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 The Garth, Burnley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-03-15 | £412,075 |
| 1 The Garth, Burnley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £131,500 | 2002-07-23 | £424,846 |
| 2 The Garth, Burnley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2002-05-08 | £402,153 |
| 2 The Garth, Burnley, Lancashire Detached, a newly built property | £111,500 | 1997-06-20 | £416,979 |
| 1 The Garth, Burnley, Lancashire Detached, a newly built property | £108,000 | 1997-06-11 | £403,890 |
BB11 2PX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 131 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Education | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taywood Nursery Accrington Road , BB11 5AE | 4out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockwood Nursery School Kingsland Road , BB11 3PU | 4out of 4 | 1,390 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ightenhill Nursery School Lionel Street , BB12 6DY | 4out of 4 | 1,991 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneyholme Nursery School March Street , BB12 0BU | 4out of 4 | 2,202 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosegrove Nursery School Havelock Street , BB12 6AJ | 4out of 4 | 2,404 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ The King Roman Catholic Primary School, Burnley Calderbrook Avenue , BB11 4RB | 3out of 4 | 371 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Primary School Rosewood Avenue , BB11 2PH | 3out of 4 | 401 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Raglan Road , BB11 4LB | 3out of 4 | 702 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Fold Community Primary School Cog Lane , BB11 5JS | 3out of 4 | 943 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Springfield Community Primary School Oxford Road , BB11 3HP | 3out of 4 | 1,338 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity College Townley Holmes , BB11 3DF | 3out of 4 | 2,233 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Ormerod Road , BB10 3AA | - not rated | 2,334 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley High School Byron Street , BB12 6NX | 3out of 4 | 3,415 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Thursby Community College Eastern Avenue , BB10 2AT | 3out of 4 | 3,718 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shuttleworth College Burnley Road , Padiham BB12 8ST | 2out of 4 | 3,923 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 | 1,840 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rose School Greenock Street , BB11 4DT | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coal Clough Academy Swindon Street , BB11 4PF | 3out of 4 | 840 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Hub Burnley Chapel Place , Hammerton street BB11 1LE | - not rated | 888 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heights Burnley Burleigh Street , BB12 0DU | - not rated | 2,073 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| OLIVE HIGH 63A Colne Road , BURNLEY BB10 1LJ | - not rated | 2,404 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elles Deli | 299 Manchester Road, Burnley | 366 yd | |
| Bella's Bakes | 299 Manchester Road, Burnley | 366 yd | |
| St Matthew With Holy Trinity Church | St Matthew's Church, St Matthew Street | 466 yd | |
| Burger King | Manchester Road, Burnley | 523 yd | |
| Chocstop Dessert Cafe | 14 Halstead Street, Burnley | 607 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Williams Inn | 311 Manchester Road, Burnley | 388 yd | |
| Greenhill Social And Bowling Club | 163 Manchester Road, Burnley | 473 yd | |
| The Star | Public House, Hollywood Star | 523 yd | |
| Ministry Of Ale | 9 Trafalgar Street, Burnley | 711 yd | |
| Burnley Masonic Hall | Masonic Hall, Nelson Square | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Po Sang Take Away | 4 Moorland Road, Burnley | 404 yd | |
| Dolce Vita | 327 Manchester Road, Burnley | 486 yd | |
| Big B's | 16 Trafalgar Street, Burnley | 695 yd | |
| Triggers Sandwich Bar | 74 Coal Clough Lane, Burnley | 723 yd | |
| HomeWok T/A Scarlett Chippy | 12 Scarlett Street, Burnley | 793 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Superstores Ltd, Finsley Gate | 895 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Christ The King Rc Primary School CALDERBROOK AVENUE | grass pitches | 411 yd |
| Scott Park WESTERN AVENUE | tennis courts | 444 yd |
| Invigor8 Health & Fitness (Closed) Hammerton Street | health and fitness suite | 878 yd |
| Grapevine Fitness & Leisure Centre (Closed) Queens Lancashire Way | health and fitness suite | 1,031 yd |
| Cherryfold Community Primary School COG LANE | grass pitches | 1,046 yd |
| Burnley Golf Club GLEN VIEW ROAD | golf | 1,075 yd |
| William Thompson Recreation Centre (Closed) Red Lion Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,084 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.