Quarry Bank Street is in Burnley and in Burnley district. BB12 0LF 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 Quarry Bank Street, Burnley, BB12 0LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB12 0LE, BB12 0LG, BB12 0HW, BB12 8AG, BB12 8AQ, BB12 6SU, BB12 0HJ, BB12 0HL, BB12 8AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB12 0LF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 50.9% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49.1% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BB12 0LF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.4% | 53.5% | 10.1% | 37.9% | 15.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.6% | 28.7% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -15.5% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 10.9% | -4.2% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 4.5% | -1.9% | 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 | 45.2% | 42.4% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 33.1% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 17.8% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 5.2% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 33.8% | 20.8% | -13.0% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 9.9% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 12.9% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 8.9% | 6.6% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 18.3% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 24.3% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 2.7% | 5% | 2.3% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.3% | 97.4% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 96.6% | 95.9% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 95.9% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.2% | 13.5% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.9% | 37.2% | 9.7% |
| Christian | 40.2% | 46.2% | -6.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 10.7% | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Quarry Bank Street was 236.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.8% higher than the Gannow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Quarry Bank Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Gannow and the 45th highest crime rate of 302 local areas in Burnley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 111.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Quarry Bank Street, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-11-12 | £194,286 |
| 3 Quarry Bank Street, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-07-12 | £207,134 |
| 1 Quarry Bank Street, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2021-05-07 | £200,121 |
| 2 Quarry Bank Street, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £194,950 | 2020-11-20 | £261,214 |
| 3 Quarry Bank Street, Burnley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2020-04-09 | £196,757 |
BB12 0LF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ightenhill Nursery School Lionel Street , BB12 6DY | 4out of 4 | 324 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosegrove Nursery School Havelock Street , BB12 6AJ | 4out of 4 | 816 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Taywood Nursery Accrington Road , BB11 5AE | 4out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneyholme Nursery School March Street , BB12 0BU | 4out of 4 | 1,648 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitegate Nursery School Victoria Road , Padiham BB12 8TG | 4out of 4 | 2,444 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnley Ightenhill Primary School Alder Street , BB12 6ED | 3out of 4 | 192 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whittlefield Primary School Tabor Street , BB12 0HL | 3out of 4 | 217 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene's Roman Catholic Primary School, Burnley Wellfield Drive , BB12 0JD | 3out of 4 | 691 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School Wellfield Drive , BB12 0JD | 2out of 4 | 691 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 | 999 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 | 1,695 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shuttleworth College Burnley Road , Padiham BB12 8ST | 2out of 4 | 2,163 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Ormerod Road , BB10 3AA | - not rated | 2,927 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity College Townley Holmes , BB11 3DF | 3out of 4 | 3,735 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Thursby Community College Eastern Avenue , BB10 2AT | 3out of 4 | 3,866 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 | 1,496 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 | 1,204 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coal Clough Academy Swindon Street , BB11 4PF | 3out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heights Burnley Burleigh Street , BB12 0DU | - not rated | 1,504 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rose School Greenock Street , BB11 4DT | 3out of 4 | 1,619 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Hub Burnley Chapel Place , Hammerton street BB11 1LE | - not rated | 1,873 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 | 154 yd | |
| Francescos In Burnley | 294 Padiham Road, Burnley | 156 yd | |
| Gannow Community Centre | Adamson Street, Burnley | 392 yd | |
| Pyramid Self Help Group | Gannow Community Centre, Adamson Street | 392 yd | |
| JJ`s At The Dugdale | Dugdale Arms, Dugdale Road | 457 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ighten Mount Bowling Club | Ighten Mount Bowling Club Ltd, Romford Street | 152 yd | |
| Ighten Leigh Social Club | 389 Padiham Road, Burnley | 454 yd | |
| Wood Top Inn | 197 Accrington Road, Burnley | 882 yd | |
| The Angel Inn | 80 Accrington Road, Burnley | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ightenhill Fish Bar | 318 Padiham Road, Burnley | 176 yd | |
| W.H. Oddie Ltd | 320 Padiham Road, Burnley | 179 yd | |
| The Pepper Pot | 336 Padiham Road, Burnley | 212 yd | |
| Yui's Thai Kitchen | 217 Padiham Road, Burnley | 321 yd | |
| Santa's Pizza | 1 Cairo Street, Burnley | 482 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | 200 Accrington Road, Burnley | 894 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ightenhill Park WELLFIELD DRIVE | tennis courts | 348 yd |
| Lockyer Avenue LOCKYER AVENUE | grass pitches | 568 yd |
| St Mary Magdalene'S Roman Catholic Primary School Wellfield Drive | grass pitches | 646 yd |
| Sycamore Avenue SYCAMORE AVENUE | grass pitches | 693 yd |
| Wellfield Methodist And Anglican Church School Wellfield Drive | grass pitches | 743 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Burnley) (Closed) Accrington Road | health and fitness suite | 851 yd |
| The Fitness Factory (Closed) Unit 6 Unit 6 Blannel Street | health and fitness suite | 1,021 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.