Faraday Street is in Burnley and in Burnley district. BB12 0HW is located in the Gannow electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Burnley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Faraday Street, Burnley, BB12 0HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB12 0LG, BB12 0LF, BB12 0LE, BB12 0HL, BB12 0LQ, BB12 0HJ, BB12 8AG, BB12 0JB, BB12 0HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB12 0HW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 50.3% | 48.6% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 49.7% | 51.4% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 | 33.1% | 38.6% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.2% | 47.1% | -4.1% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 7.8% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 3.8% | -3.7% | 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 | 45.1% | 45.8% | 0.7% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 33.8% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 15.4% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 4.7% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.6% | 19.1% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 6.8% | -10.6% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 18.1% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 5.8% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 22.5% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 25.9% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -7.9% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.9% | 97.8% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 99.7% | 97.8% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.7% | 97.8% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 76.7% | 11.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 53.5% | 46.2% | 7.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Faraday Street was 40.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.6% lower than the Gannow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Faraday Street has the 10th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Gannow and the 49th lowest crime rate of 302 local areas in Burnley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Faraday Street, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2025-05-23 | £171,902 |
| 2 Faraday Street, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-06-14 | £197,022 |
| 20 Faraday Street, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-02-23 | £168,367 |
| 24 Faraday Street, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £129,950 | 2024-01-19 | £150,250 |
| 32 Faraday Street, Burnley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2023-08-18 | £189,786 |
| Full-Time Employee | 129 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ightenhill Nursery School Lionel Street , BB12 6DY | 4out of 4 | 387 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosegrove Nursery School Havelock Street , BB12 6AJ | 4out of 4 | 886 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Taywood Nursery Accrington Road , BB11 5AE | 4out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneyholme Nursery School March Street , BB12 0BU | 4out of 4 | 1,579 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitegate Nursery School Victoria Road , Padiham BB12 8TG | 4out of 4 | 2,505 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whittlefield Primary School Tabor Street , BB12 0HL | 3out of 4 | 182 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Ightenhill Primary School Alder Street , BB12 6ED | 3out of 4 | 251 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene's Roman Catholic Primary School, Burnley Wellfield Drive , BB12 0JD | 3out of 4 | 625 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School Wellfield Drive , BB12 0JD | 2out of 4 | 625 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Lowerhouse Lane , BB12 6HZ | - not rated | 1,070 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,756 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shuttleworth College Burnley Road , Padiham BB12 8ST | 2out of 4 | 2,220 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Ormerod Road , BB10 3AA | - not rated | 2,865 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity College Townley Holmes , BB11 3DF | 3out of 4 | 3,690 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Thursby Community College Eastern Avenue , BB10 2AT | 3out of 4 | 3,797 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 | 1,430 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coal Clough Academy Swindon Street , BB11 4PF | 3out of 4 | 1,233 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Park Hill School Park Hill , Padiham Road BB12 6TG | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heights Burnley Burleigh Street , BB12 0DU | - not rated | 1,435 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rose School Greenock Street , BB11 4DT | 3out of 4 | 1,635 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Hub Burnley Chapel Place , Hammerton street BB11 1LE | - not rated | 1,834 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Chicken & Pizza | 298 Padiham Road, Burnley | 219 yd | |
| Francescos In Burnley | 294 Padiham Road, Burnley | 219 yd | |
| Gannow Community Centre | Adamson Street, Burnley | 440 yd | |
| Pyramid Self Help Group | Gannow Community Centre, Adamson Street | 440 yd | |
| JJ`s At The Dugdale | Dugdale Arms, Dugdale Road | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ighten Mount Bowling Club | Ighten Mount Bowling Club Ltd, Romford Street | 211 yd | |
| Ighten Leigh Social Club | 389 Padiham Road, Burnley | 500 yd | |
| Wood Top Inn | 197 Accrington Road, Burnley | 912 yd | |
| The Angel Inn | 80 Accrington Road, Burnley | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ightenhill Fish Bar | 318 Padiham Road, Burnley | 247 yd | |
| W.H. Oddie Ltd | 320 Padiham Road, Burnley | 249 yd | |
| The Pepper Pot | 336 Padiham Road, Burnley | 280 yd | |
| Yui's Thai Kitchen | 217 Padiham Road, Burnley | 334 yd | |
| Santa's Pizza | 1 Cairo Street, Burnley | 444 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | 200 Accrington Road, Burnley | 928 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ightenhill Park WELLFIELD DRIVE | tennis courts | 330 yd |
| St Mary Magdalene'S Roman Catholic Primary School Wellfield Drive | grass pitches | 585 yd |
| Lockyer Avenue LOCKYER AVENUE | grass pitches | 630 yd |
| Wellfield Methodist And Anglican Church School Wellfield Drive | grass pitches | 680 yd |
| Sycamore Avenue SYCAMORE AVENUE | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Burnley) (Closed) Accrington Road | health and fitness suite | 838 yd |
| The Fitness Factory (Closed) Unit 6 Unit 6 Blannel Street | health and fitness suite | 996 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 | 77.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 229.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.