Whitpark Grove is in Burnley and in Burnley district. BB12 0NR is located in the Whittlefield with Ightenhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Burnley. This postcode has been in use since 2005-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Whitpark Grove, Burnley, BB12 0NR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB12 0NG, BB12 0JG, BB12 0NH, BB12 0TP, BB12 0JL, BB12 0JN, BB12 0NL, BB12 0JQ, BB12 0JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB12 0NR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 51.7% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.9% | 48.3% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 23.2% | 29% | 5.8% | 37.9% | -8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43% | 38% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -6.2% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 14.8% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 18.3% | 15.5% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 9.4% |
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 | 35.6% | 41.3% | 5.7% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 31.9% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 20.7% | 16.5% | -4.2% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 9% | 9.7% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.4% | 23.1% | -9.3% | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 13.7% | 4.5% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 13% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 6.4% | -0.3% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 18.7% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 21.4% | -4.0% | 33.8% | -12.4% |
| Other | 2.8% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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 | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 94.7% | 96.3% | 1.6% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 95.4% | 92.9% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 92.9% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 1.1% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 56.7% | 46.2% | 10.5% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitpark Grove was 51.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.0% lower than the Gannow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Whitpark Grove has the 18th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Gannow and the 75th lowest crime rate of 302 local areas in Burnley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Whitpark Grove, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2024-12-20 | £233,951 |
| 33 Whitpark Grove, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-09-13 | £204,269 |
| 34 Whitpark Grove, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2024-07-12 | £160,257 |
| 11 Whitpark Grove, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-08-09 | £169,452 |
| 3 Whitpark Grove, Burnley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2023-05-31 | £167,304 |
BB12 0NR 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 0NR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Retired | 105 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ightenhill Nursery School Lionel Street , BB12 6DY | 4out of 4 | 767 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Taywood Nursery Accrington Road , BB11 5AE | 4out of 4 | 873 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneyholme Nursery School March Street , BB12 0BU | 4out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosegrove Nursery School Havelock Street , BB12 6AJ | 4out of 4 | 1,331 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reedley Hallows Nursery School Burnley Campus , Barden Lane BB10 1JD | 4out of 4 | 2,267 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 | 355 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene's Roman Catholic Primary School, Burnley Wellfield Drive , BB12 0JD | 3out of 4 | 544 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School Wellfield Drive , BB12 0JD | 2out of 4 | 544 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Ightenhill Primary School Alder Street , BB12 6ED | 3out of 4 | 642 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Raglan Road , BB11 4LB | 3out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,244 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Ormerod Road , BB10 3AA | - not rated | 2,378 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shuttleworth College Burnley Road , Padiham BB12 8ST | 2out of 4 | 2,710 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity College Townley Holmes , BB11 3DF | 3out of 4 | 3,220 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Thursby Community College Eastern Avenue , BB10 2AT | 3out of 4 | 3,357 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 | 958 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Heights Burnley Burleigh Street , BB12 0DU | - not rated | 1,000 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coal Clough Academy Swindon Street , BB11 4PF | 3out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Hub Burnley Chapel Place , Hammerton street BB11 1LE | - not rated | 1,392 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rose School Greenock Street , BB11 4DT | 3out of 4 | 1,526 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Park Hill School Park Hill , Padiham Road BB12 6TG | - not rated | 1,737 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballaro Restaurant & Ciao Take Away | 1 Barracks Road, Burnley | 562 yd | |
| Starbucks | Barracks Road, Burnley | 610 yd | |
| Francescos In Burnley | 294 Padiham Road, Burnley | 639 yd | |
| Dallas Chicken & Pizza | 298 Padiham Road, Burnley | 646 yd | |
| Gannow Community Centre | Adamson Street, Burnley | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Angel Inn | 80 Accrington Road, Burnley | 690 yd | |
| Ighten Mount Bowling Club | Ighten Mount Bowling Club Ltd, Romford Street | 700 yd | |
| Wood Top Inn | 197 Accrington Road, Burnley | 975 yd | |
| Ighten Leigh Social Club | 389 Padiham Road, Burnley | 984 yd | |
| The Town Mouse | 2 Royle Road, Burnley | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa's Pizza | 1 Cairo Street, Burnley | 222 yd | |
| Yui's Thai Kitchen | 217 Padiham Road, Burnley | 499 yd | |
| Sbarro | Barracks Service Station, Barracks Road | 550 yd | |
| Kenanks | 1 Barracks Road, Burnley | 562 yd | |
| Burnley Oriental Chinese Takeaway | 127 Burnham Gate, Burnley | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | 200 Accrington Road, Burnley | 1,013 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Active Way, Burnley | 1,047 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Burnley | Active Way, Burnley | 1,047 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalene'S Roman Catholic Primary School Wellfield Drive | grass pitches | 593 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Burnley) (Closed) Accrington Road | health and fitness suite | 611 yd |
| Wellfield Methodist And Anglican Church School Wellfield Drive | grass pitches | 634 yd |
| Stoneyholme Recreation Ground EVOLVE AT VISION PARK EVOLVE AT VISION PARK WHITTLE WAY | grass pitches | 635 yd |
| The Fitness Factory (Closed) Unit 6 Unit 6 Blannel Street | health and fitness suite | 665 yd |
| Ightenhill Park WELLFIELD DRIVE | tennis courts | 700 yd |
| Burnley College PRINCESS WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 899 yd |
| Grapevine Fitness & Leisure Centre (Closed) Queens Lancashire Way | health and fitness suite | 990 yd |
| Burnley Calder View School (Closed) March Street | grass pitches | 1,047 yd |
| Crow Wood Leisure HOLME ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,091 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 | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.