Southcliffe Avenue is in Burnley and in Burnley district. BB12 0HY is located in the Whittlefield with Ightenhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Burnley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Southcliffe Avenue, Burnley, BB12 0HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB12 0JA, BB12 0HP, BB12 0HZ, BB12 0JB, BB12 0HS, BB12 0LQ, BB12 0JE, BB12 0EZ, BB12 0HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB12 0HY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 53.1% | 48.1% | -5.0% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 46.9% | 51.9% | 5.0% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 0HY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.9% 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 | 27.8% | 24.7% | -3.1% | 37.9% | -13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58% | 57.9% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 13.7% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 8.5% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 7.7% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.7% | 43% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 36% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 16% | 16.3% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 19.6% | 20.8% | 1.2% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 6.8% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 14% | -5.6% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 8.9% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 17.8% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.9% | 29.7% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -4.1% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.1% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 98.5% | 94.6% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 92.3% 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 | 96.7% | 92.3% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 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 | 95.3% | 92.7% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0.4% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.8% | 76.7% | 14.1% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.2% | 37.2% | -6.0% |
| Christian | 65% | 46.2% | 18.8% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southcliffe Avenue was 45.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.7% lower than the Gannow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Southcliffe Avenue has the 14th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Gannow and the 61st lowest crime rate of 302 local areas in Burnley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Southcliffe Avenue, Burnley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2025-03-20 | £165,486 |
| 9 Southcliffe Avenue, Burnley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-10-04 | £229,951 |
| 10 Southcliffe Avenue, Burnley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2023-10-12 | £192,101 |
| 2 Southcliffe Avenue, Burnley, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £400 | 2023-07-18 | £428 |
| 12 Southcliffe Avenue, Burnley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-06-17 | £219,940 |
BB12 0HY 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BB12 0HY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 98 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ightenhill Nursery School Lionel Street , BB12 6DY | 4out of 4 | 603 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosegrove Nursery School Havelock Street , BB12 6AJ | 4out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Taywood Nursery Accrington Road , BB11 5AE | 4out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneyholme Nursery School March Street , BB12 0BU | 4out of 4 | 1,498 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reedley Hallows Nursery School Burnley Campus , Barden Lane BB10 1JD | 4out of 4 | 2,472 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 378 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene's Roman Catholic Primary School, Burnley Wellfield Drive , BB12 0JD | 3out of 4 | 449 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School Wellfield Drive , BB12 0JD | 2out of 4 | 449 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Ightenhill Primary School Alder Street , BB12 6ED | 3out of 4 | 477 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Lowerhouse Lane , BB12 6HZ | - not rated | 1,223 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 | 1,789 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shuttleworth College Burnley Road , Padiham BB12 8ST | 2out of 4 | 2,225 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Ormerod Road , BB10 3AA | - not rated | 2,857 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Thursby Community College Eastern Avenue , BB10 2AT | 3out of 4 | 3,711 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity College Townley Holmes , BB11 3DF | 3out of 4 | 3,768 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 | 1,404 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Park Hill School Park Hill , Padiham Road BB12 6TG | - not rated | 1,225 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heights Burnley Burleigh Street , BB12 0DU | - not rated | 1,368 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coal Clough Academy Swindon Street , BB11 4PF | 3out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rose School Greenock Street , BB11 4DT | 3out of 4 | 1,863 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Hub Burnley Chapel Place , Hammerton street BB11 1LE | - not rated | 1,943 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 | 434 yd | |
| Francescos In Burnley | 294 Padiham Road, Burnley | 438 yd | |
| JJ`s At The Dugdale | Dugdale Arms, Dugdale Road | 639 yd | |
| Gannow Community Centre | Adamson Street, Burnley | 677 yd | |
| Pyramid Self Help Group | Gannow Community Centre, Adamson Street | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ighten Mount Bowling Club | Ighten Mount Bowling Club Ltd, Romford Street | 335 yd | |
| Ighten Leigh Social Club | 389 Padiham Road, Burnley | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| W.H. Oddie Ltd | 320 Padiham Road, Burnley | 426 yd | |
| Ightenhill Fish Bar | 318 Padiham Road, Burnley | 426 yd | |
| The Pepper Pot | 336 Padiham Road, Burnley | 427 yd | |
| Yui's Thai Kitchen | 217 Padiham Road, Burnley | 569 yd | |
| Santa's Pizza | 1 Cairo Street, Burnley | 598 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ightenhill Park WELLFIELD DRIVE | tennis courts | 148 yd |
| St Mary Magdalene'S Roman Catholic Primary School Wellfield Drive | grass pitches | 382 yd |
| Wellfield Methodist And Anglican Church School Wellfield Drive | grass pitches | 483 yd |
| Lockyer Avenue LOCKYER AVENUE | grass pitches | 696 yd |
| Sycamore Avenue SYCAMORE AVENUE | grass pitches | 940 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Burnley) (Closed) Accrington Road | health and fitness suite | 1,029 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 | 74.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.