Cog Lane is in Burnley and in Burnley district. BB11 5JT is located in the Rosegrove with Lowerhouse electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Burnley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cog Lane, Burnley, BB11 5JT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB11 5AH, BB11 4DT, BB11 5JX, BB11 5JS, BB11 5LA, BB11 4DY, BB11 5JU, BB11 5LB, BB11 5JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB11 5JT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.5% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.5% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 33.8% | 39% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.3% | 27.8% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -16.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 3.6% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 20.2% | 17.9% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Widowed | 12.6% | 11.7% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
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 (65.5%) 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 | 31.6% | 42.5% | 10.9% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 23% | -9.4% | 33.6% | -10.6% |
| Fair health | 20.2% | 19.9% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 7.2% |
| Bad health | 12.6% | 11.5% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 7.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 BB11 5JT this area, 37.7% 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 14.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47% | 37.7% | -9.3% | 18.2% | 19.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 13.9% | 3.8% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 13% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 5.8% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 12.6% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 14.8% | 1.2% | 33.8% | -19.0% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 97.2% | 90.8% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 9.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 81.3% 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 | 93.9% | 81.3% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 14.5% | 11.3% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 4.2% | 3.0% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 81.3% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.9% | 76.7% | -16.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 6.5% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Romania | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 24.8% | 13.5% | 11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 52.1% | 46.2% | 5.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cog Lane was 279.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.4% higher than the Coal Clough with Deerplay average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cog Lane has the 13th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Coal Clough with Deerplay and the 31st highest crime rate of 302 local areas in Burnley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 130.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 209 Cog Lane, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2025-05-30 | £60,662 |
| 193 Cog Lane, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £91,999 | 2025-05-22 | £96,221 |
| 193 Cog Lane, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2025-03-14 | £59,804 |
| 219 Cog Lane, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £44,500 | 2023-08-18 | £52,291 |
| 318 Cog Lane, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £42,000 | 2023-05-10 | £48,315 |
BB11 5JT 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 | 75 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Bank Nursery School Greenock Street , BB11 4EY | - not rated | 81 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Road Nursery School Tay Street , BB11 4BU | - not rated | 652 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Taywood Nursery School Accrington Road , BB11 5AE | 3out of 4 | 671 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , BB11 4PQ | - not rated | 783 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosehill Nursery School Rosewood Avenue , BB11 2PH | - not rated | 976 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnley Myrtle Bank Infant School Greenock Street , BB11 4DT | - not rated | 155 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Fold Community Primary School Cog Lane , BB11 5JS | - not rated | 158 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Hargher Clough Junior School Venice Street , BB11 4BA | - not rated | 515 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Coal Clough Primary School Swindon Street , BB11 4PF | - not rated | 660 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Wood Top Church of England Infant School Cambridge Street , BB11 5BE | - not rated | 693 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 289 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hameldon Community College Coal Clough Lane , BB11 5BT | - not rated | 330 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Lancashire Trafalgar Street , BB11 1RA | - not rated | 1,246 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Ivy Bank High Business and Enterprise College Byron Street , BB12 6NU | - not rated | 2,507 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley High School Byron Street , BB12 6NX | 3out of 4 | 2,585 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,084 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Whitham Sixth Form Burnley Campus , BB10 1JD | - not rated | 3,590 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rose School Greenock Street , BB11 4DT | - not rated | 147 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Specialist School Coal Clough Lane , BB11 5BT | 4out of 4 | 213 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coal Clough Academy Swindon Street , BB11 4PF | 3out of 4 | 648 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coal Clough High School Swindon Street , BB11 4PF | - not rated | 648 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillview School Swindon Street , BB11 4PF | - not rated | 660 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | 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 | 2 yd | |
| Coal Clough Community Association | 2 Pasturegate Avenue, Burnley | 437 yd | |
| Miami Fried Chicken | 70 Harold Avenue, Burnley | 572 yd | |
| The Buzz | 72 Harold Avenue, Burnley | 577 yd | |
| Get Stuffed | 72 Harold Avenue, Burnley | 577 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Top Inn | 197 Accrington Road, Burnley | 665 yd | |
| The Angel Inn | 80 Accrington Road, Burnley | 896 yd | |
| General Williams Inn | 311 Manchester Road, Burnley | 946 yd | |
| Greenhill Social And Bowling Club | 163 Manchester Road, Burnley | 981 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok Star | 276 Cog Lane, Burnley | 191 yd | |
| Jesun Chinese Take Away | 25 Harold Street, Burnley | 605 yd | |
| Rangers Chicken | 201 Accrington Road, Burnley | 663 yd | |
| The Deli | 247 Accrington Road, Burnley | 674 yd | |
| Triggers Sandwich Bar | 74 Coal Clough Lane, Burnley | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | 200 Accrington Road, Burnley | 663 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cherryfold Community Primary School COG LANE | grass pitches | 149 yd |
| Hameldon Community College COAL CLOUGH LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 296 yd |
| Scott Park WESTERN AVENUE | tennis courts | 653 yd |
| Christ The King Rc Primary School CALDERBROOK AVENUE | grass pitches | 875 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Burnley) (Closed) Accrington Road | health and fitness suite | 957 yd |
| The Fitness Factory (Closed) Unit 6 Unit 6 Blannel Street | health and fitness suite | 1,055 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 | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.