The Chase is in Burnley and in Burnley district. BB12 0EY is located in the Whittlefield with Ightenhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Burnley. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Chase, Burnley, BB12 0EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB12 0HQ, BB12 0LD, BB12 0HR, BB12 0EX, BB12 0HT, BB12 0XH, BB12 0HU, BB12 0EH, BB12 0JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB12 0EY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 49.7% | 49.9% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 50.3% | 50.1% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 BB12 0EY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.7% 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 | 22.5% | 26.6% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.4% | 61.7% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 17.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 5.5% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 5.2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 50.3% | 54% | 3.7% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 30.2% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 12.7% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.1% | 13.9% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 9.7% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 13.2% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5.6% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 20.8% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.5% | 33.3% | 1.8% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.5% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 92.6% | 97.2% | 4.6% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 94.7% | 97% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 96.7% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0.5% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.9% | 76.7% | 14.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.1% | 37.2% | -10.1% |
| Christian | 66.3% | 46.2% | 20.1% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Chase was 8.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.2% lower than the Gannow average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Chase has the lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Gannow and the 2nd lowest crime rate of 302 local areas in Burnley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 The Chase, Burnley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2025-12-05 | £242,979 |
| 3 The Chase, Burnley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-06-21 | £291,689 |
| 9 The Chase, Burnley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £259,950 | 2021-04-16 | £324,413 |
| 1 The Chase, Burnley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £229,950 | 2019-12-11 | £322,287 |
| 31 The Chase, Burnley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2019-06-14 | £301,753 |
BB12 0EY 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 | 117 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ightenhill Nursery School Lionel Street , BB12 6DY | 4out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneyholme Nursery School March Street , BB12 0BU | 4out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosegrove Nursery School Havelock Street , BB12 6AJ | 4out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Street Nursery School Elm Street , BB10 1PQ | - not rated | 1,539 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Taywood Nursery School Accrington Road , BB11 5AE | 3out of 4 | 1,569 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 | 220 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School Wellfield Drive , BB12 0JD | 3out of 4 | 220 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 | 220 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whittlefield Primary School Tabor Street , BB12 0HL | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Ightenhill Primary School Alder Street , BB12 6ED | 3out of 4 | 926 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 | 1,445 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Barden High School Heald Road , BB10 1JB | - not rated | 1,881 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Burnley High School Byron Street , BB12 6NX | 3out of 4 | 2,089 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Habergham High School Byron Street , BB12 6NU | - not rated | 2,119 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Ivy Bank High Business and Enterprise College Byron Street , BB12 6NU | - not rated | 2,211 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 | 1,274 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Whitham Sixth Form Burnley Campus , BB10 1JD | - not rated | 2,096 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Heights Burnley Burleigh Street , BB12 0DU | 3out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Calder View Special School March Street , BB12 0BU | - not rated | 1,190 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Westway School March Street , BB12 0BU | - not rated | 1,243 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Linkway House School 25 Clifton Street , BB12 0QZ | - not rated | 1,321 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln House School 25-27 Clifton Street , BB12 0QZ | - not rated | 1,335 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 | 855 yd | |
| Bertrams Restaurant | Crow Wood Equestrian Centre, Crow Wood Leisure Limited | 855 yd | |
| Dallas Chicken & Pizza | 298 Padiham Road, Burnley | 865 yd | |
| Francescos In Burnley | 294 Padiham Road, Burnley | 870 yd | |
| JJ`s At The Dugdale | Dugdale Arms, Dugdale Road | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ighten Mount Bowling Club | Ighten Mount Bowling Club Ltd, Romford Street | 746 yd | |
| Ighten Leigh Social Club | 389 Padiham Road, Burnley | 788 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pepper Pot | 336 Padiham Road, Burnley | 835 yd | |
| W.H. Oddie Ltd | 320 Padiham Road, Burnley | 846 yd | |
| Ightenhill Fish Bar | 318 Padiham Road, Burnley | 848 yd | |
| Santa's Pizza | 1 Cairo Street, Burnley | 931 yd | |
| Yui's Thai Kitchen | 217 Padiham Road, Burnley | 986 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalene'S Roman Catholic Primary School Wellfield Drive | grass pitches | 218 yd |
| Wellfield Methodist And Anglican Church School Wellfield Drive | grass pitches | 253 yd |
| Ightenhill Park WELLFIELD DRIVE | tennis courts | 425 yd |
| Crow Wood Leisure HOLME ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 887 yd |
| Lockyer Avenue LOCKYER AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,015 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 | 103.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.