Gretna Fold is in Burnley and in Burnley district. BB11 4DQ is located in the Coal Clough with Deerplay electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Burnley. This postcode has been in use since 2013-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gretna Fold, Burnley, BB11 4DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB11 4EZ, BB11 5BS, BB11 5JP, BB11 4DH, BB11 5JS, BB11 4EU, BB11 4DR, BB11 4DJ, BB11 4DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB11 4DQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 49.5% | 50% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 50.5% | 50% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 29.9% | 36.4% | 6.5% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 38.3% | -6.9% | 44.2% | -5.9% |
| Separated | 5% | 6.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 10.7% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 8.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 51.2% | 41.4% | -9.8% | 48.4% | -7.0% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 30.3% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 19.5% | 4.2% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 7.7% | 4.5% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 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.
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 17.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.9% | 25.2% | -4.7% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 9.3% | -8.8% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 17.3% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 8.9% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 19.2% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.8% | 17.8% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -16.0% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 96.1% | 96.2% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 95.7% | 94.7% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 95% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 24% | 13.5% | 10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gretna Fold was 167.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.4% higher than the Coal Clough with Deerplay average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gretna Fold has the 30th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Coal Clough with Deerplay and the 74th highest crime rate of 302 local areas in Burnley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 29.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% 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 Gretna Fold Coal Clough Lane, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2024-01-19 | £104,060 |
| 6 Gretna Fold, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2024-01-19 | £104,060 |
| 3 Gretna Fold, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2024-01-19 | £104,060 |
| 1 Gretna Fold, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2023-03-30 | £103,074 |
| 5 Gretna Fold, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2017-04-07 | £105,503 |
BB11 4DQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 77 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taywood Nursery Accrington Road , BB11 5AE | 4out of 4 | 876 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ightenhill Nursery School Lionel Street , BB12 6DY | 4out of 4 | 1,595 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosegrove Nursery School Havelock Street , BB12 6AJ | 4out of 4 | 1,826 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockwood Nursery School Kingsland Road , BB11 3PU | 4out of 4 | 2,267 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneyholme Nursery School March Street , BB12 0BU | 4out of 4 | 2,588 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Fold Community Primary School Cog Lane , BB11 5JS | 3out of 4 | 79 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Roman Catholic Primary School, Burnley Calderbrook Avenue , BB11 4RB | 3out of 4 | 745 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Raglan Road , BB11 4LB | 3out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Primary School Rosewood Avenue , BB11 2PH | 3out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Ightenhill Primary School Alder Street , BB12 6ED | 3out of 4 | 1,652 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnley High School Byron Street , BB12 6NX | 3out of 4 | 2,764 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Ormerod Road , BB10 3AA | - not rated | 3,096 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity College Townley Holmes , BB11 3DF | 3out of 4 | 3,127 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shuttleworth College Burnley Road , Padiham BB12 8ST | 2out of 4 | 3,261 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Thursby Community College Eastern Avenue , BB10 2AT | 3out of 4 | 4,425 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 | 2,239 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 | 236 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coal Clough Academy Swindon Street , BB11 4PF | 3out of 4 | 810 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Hub Burnley Chapel Place , Hammerton street BB11 1LE | - not rated | 1,579 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heights Burnley Burleigh Street , BB12 0DU | - not rated | 2,432 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Park Hill School Park Hill , Padiham Road BB12 6TG | - not rated | 2,644 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julie`s Sandwich Cafe | 203 Cog Lane, Burnley | 286 yd | |
| Coal Clough Community Association | 2 Pasturegate Avenue, Burnley | 320 yd | |
| Usha Indian Restaurant | 338 Rossendale Road, Burnley | 457 yd | |
| Elles Deli | 299 Manchester Road, Burnley | 695 yd | |
| Bella's Bakes | 299 Manchester Road, Burnley | 695 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Williams Inn | 311 Manchester Road, Burnley | 709 yd | |
| Wood Top Inn | 197 Accrington Road, Burnley | 936 yd | |
| Greenhill Social And Bowling Club | 163 Manchester Road, Burnley | 957 yd | |
| The Angel Inn | 80 Accrington Road, Burnley | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok Star | 276 Cog Lane, Burnley | 470 yd | |
| Dolce Vita | 327 Manchester Road, Burnley | 709 yd | |
| Jesun Chinese Take Away | 25 Harold Street, Burnley | 714 yd | |
| Triggers Sandwich Bar | 74 Coal Clough Lane, Burnley | 747 yd | |
| Po Sang Take Away | 4 Moorland Road, Burnley | 775 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | 200 Accrington Road, Burnley | 939 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cherryfold Community Primary School COG LANE | grass pitches | 183 yd |
| Hameldon Community College COAL CLOUGH LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 348 yd |
| Scott Park WESTERN AVENUE | tennis courts | 587 yd |
| Christ The King Rc Primary School CALDERBROOK AVENUE | grass pitches | 637 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.