Coal Clough Lane is in Burnley and in Burnley district. BB11 5BS is located in the Coal Clough with Deerplay electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Burnley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Coal Clough Lane, Burnley, BB11 5BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB11 5JP, BB11 4EZ, BB11 5JS, BB11 5HY, BB11 5BT, BB11 4EU, BB11 5HX, BB11 4DJ, BB11 5JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB11 5BS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 50.6% | 3.1% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 52.5% | 49.4% | -3.1% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 BB11 5BS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.9% 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 | 33.9% | 45.9% | 12.0% | 37.9% | 8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.6% | 31.2% | -7.4% | 44.2% | -13.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.5% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 15.9% | 14.6% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 4.9% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 40.8% | 40.6% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 32.7% | 3.6% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 17.1% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 5.6% | -2.9% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 4% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
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 | 39.7% | 24.4% | -15.3% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 9.8% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9% | 9.8% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.4% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 19.5% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 29.8% | 11.3% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.4% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.2% | 98.4% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 97.8% | 92.8% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 5.2% | 4.8% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 92.8% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.6% | 76.7% | -1.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 19.2% | 13.5% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 57.7% | 46.2% | 11.5% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 1.6% | 6.0% | -4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Coal Clough Lane was 44.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.6% lower than the Coal Clough with Deerplay average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Coal Clough Lane has the 13th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Coal Clough with Deerplay and the 58th lowest crime rate of 302 local areas in Burnley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 262 Coal Clough Lane, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2025-10-01 | £132,843 |
| 282 Coal Clough Lane, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2025-03-31 | £138,168 |
| 292 Coal Clough Lane, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £99,950 | 2024-10-28 | £106,160 |
| 318 Coal Clough Lane, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-05-24 | £155,967 |
| 274 Coal Clough Lane, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2023-05-15 | £112,736 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Bank Nursery School Greenock Street , BB11 4EY | - not rated | 314 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosehill Nursery School Rosewood Avenue , BB11 2PH | - not rated | 845 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Road Nursery School Tay Street , BB11 4BU | - not rated | 933 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Taywood Nursery School Accrington Road , BB11 5AE | 3out of 4 | 957 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , BB11 4PQ | - not rated | 1,015 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | - not rated | 155 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Myrtle Bank Infant School Greenock Street , BB11 4DT | - not rated | 318 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Roman Catholic Primary School, Burnley Calderbrook Avenue , BB11 4RB | - not rated | 714 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Calderbrook Avenue , BB11 4RB | 3out of 4 | 714 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Hargher Clough Junior School Venice Street , BB11 4BA | - not rated | 819 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Hilda's Roman Catholic Girls' High School, Burnley Coal Clough Lane , BB11 5BT | - not rated | 144 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hameldon Community College Coal Clough Lane , BB11 5BT | - not rated | 205 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Lancashire Trafalgar Street , BB11 1RA | - not rated | 1,463 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Towneley High School Towneley Holmes , BB11 3EN | - not rated | 2,683 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Ivy Bank High Business and Enterprise College Byron Street , BB12 6NU | - not rated | 2,736 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnley College Princess Way , BB12 0AN | - not rated | 2,306 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Whitham Sixth Form Burnley Campus , BB10 1JD | - not rated | 3,814 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadfield Specialist School Coal Clough Lane , BB11 5BT | 4out of 4 | 230 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rose School Greenock Street , BB11 4DT | - not rated | 310 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillview School Swindon Street , BB11 4PF | - not rated | 874 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coal Clough Academy Swindon Street , BB11 4PF | 3out of 4 | 883 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coal Clough High School Swindon Street , BB11 4PF | - not rated | 883 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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 | 306 yd | |
| Usha Indian Restaurant | 338 Rossendale Road, Burnley | 379 yd | |
| Coal Clough Community Association | 2 Pasturegate Avenue, Burnley | 431 yd | |
| Miami Fried Chicken | 70 Harold Avenue, Burnley | 688 yd | |
| The Buzz | 72 Harold Avenue, Burnley | 693 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Williams Inn | 311 Manchester Road, Burnley | 785 yd | |
| Wood Top Inn | 197 Accrington Road, Burnley | 969 yd | |
| Greenhill Social And Bowling Club | 163 Manchester Road, Burnley | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok Star | 276 Cog Lane, Burnley | 495 yd | |
| Dolce Vita | 327 Manchester Road, Burnley | 774 yd | |
| Jesun Chinese Take Away | 25 Harold Street, Burnley | 809 yd | |
| Po Sang Take Away | 4 Moorland Road, Burnley | 848 yd | |
| Triggers Sandwich Bar | 74 Coal Clough Lane, Burnley | 848 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | 200 Accrington Road, Burnley | 967 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cherryfold Community Primary School COG LANE | grass pitches | 163 yd |
| Hameldon Community College COAL CLOUGH LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 265 yd |
| Scott Park WESTERN AVENUE | tennis courts | 698 yd |
| Christ The King Rc Primary School CALDERBROOK AVENUE | grass pitches | 714 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 179.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.