Foxcroft is in Burnley and in Burnley district. BB12 0EH is located in the Whittlefield with Ightenhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Burnley. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Foxcroft, Burnley, BB12 0EH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB12 0PA, BB12 0LD, BB12 0EX, BB12 0PB, BB12 0EY, BB12 0HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB12 0EH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 52.2% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 51.4% | 47.8% | -3.6% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 | 35% | 37.7% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.6% | 49.8% | -0.8% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.7% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 7.9% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.7%) 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 | 63.3% | 58.7% | -4.6% | 48.4% | 10.3% |
| Good health | 26.2% | 31% | 4.8% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 7.7% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 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 | 9.9% | 15.1% | 5.2% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 6.3% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 10.5% | -7.6% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.6% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.7% | 23.4% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.3% | 38.1% | 4.8% | 33.8% | 4.3% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| White | 96.8% | 95.4% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Arab | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 96.5% | 94.4% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 94.4% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92% | 76.7% | 15.3% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.1% | 37.2% | -8.1% |
| Christian | 63.6% | 46.2% | 17.4% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Foxcroft was 71.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.4% lower than the Gannow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Foxcroft has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Gannow and the 115th lowest crime rate of 302 local areas in Burnley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Foxcroft, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2026-01-29 | £170,781 |
| 12 Foxcroft, Burnley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,500 | 2025-10-31 | £213,640 |
| 41 Foxcroft, Burnley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £249,000 | 2025-09-01 | £245,819 |
| 48 Foxcroft, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2025-06-27 | £186,780 |
| 56 Foxcroft, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2025-03-26 | £173,225 |
BB12 0EH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 135 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneyholme Nursery School March Street , BB12 0BU | 4out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Street Nursery School Elm Street , BB10 1PQ | - not rated | 1,281 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ightenhill Nursery School Lionel Street , BB12 6DY | 4out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barden Lane Nursery School Barden Lane , BB10 1HY | - not rated | 1,707 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Taywood Nursery School Accrington Road , BB11 5AE | 3out of 4 | 1,708 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalene's Roman Catholic Primary School, Burnley Wellfield Drive , BB12 0JD | - not rated | 311 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School Wellfield Drive , BB12 0JD | 3out of 4 | 311 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Wellfield Drive , BB12 0JD | 3out of 4 | 311 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whittlefield Primary School Tabor Street , BB12 0HL | 3out of 4 | 964 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School Oswald Street , BB12 0BN | - not rated | 1,056 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC Lancashire Trafalgar Street , BB11 1RA | - not rated | 1,469 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Barden High School Heald Road , BB10 1JB | - not rated | 1,603 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Burnley High School Byron Street , BB12 6NX | 3out of 4 | 2,360 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Habergham High School Byron Street , BB12 6NU | - not rated | 2,390 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Ivy Bank High Business and Enterprise College Byron Street , BB12 6NU | - not rated | 2,486 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 | 1,132 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Whitham Sixth Form Burnley Campus , BB10 1JD | - not rated | 1,821 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnley Calder View Special School March Street , BB12 0BU | - not rated | 977 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heights Burnley Burleigh Street , BB12 0DU | 3out of 4 | 981 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Westway School March Street , BB12 0BU | - not rated | 1,024 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Linkway House School 25 Clifton Street , BB12 0QZ | - not rated | 1,277 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln House School 25-27 Clifton Street , BB12 0QZ | - not rated | 1,290 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crow Wood Leisure Club | Crow Wood Leisure Limited, Holme Road | 598 yd | |
| Bertrams Restaurant | Crow Wood Equestrian Centre, Crow Wood Leisure Limited | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ighten Mount Bowling Club | Ighten Mount Bowling Club Ltd, Romford Street | 996 yd | |
| Ighten Leigh Social Club | 389 Padiham Road, Burnley | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa's Pizza | 1 Cairo Street, Burnley | 1,048 yd | |
| The Pepper Pot | 336 Padiham Road, Burnley | 1,087 yd | |
| W.H. Oddie Ltd | 320 Padiham Road, Burnley | 1,090 yd | |
| Ightenhill Fish Bar | 318 Padiham Road, Burnley | 1,091 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wellfield Methodist And Anglican Church School Wellfield Drive | grass pitches | 235 yd |
| St Mary Magdalene'S Roman Catholic Primary School Wellfield Drive | grass pitches | 308 yd |
| Crow Wood Leisure HOLME ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 622 yd |
| Ightenhill Park WELLFIELD DRIVE | tennis courts | 690 yd |
| Burnley Calder View School (Closed) March Street | grass pitches | 978 yd |
| Stoneyholme Recreation Ground EVOLVE AT VISION PARK EVOLVE AT VISION PARK WHITTLE WAY | grass pitches | 1,060 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 53.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.