Alexander Grove is in Burnley and in Burnley district. BB12 6DJ 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 Alexander Grove, Burnley, BB12 6DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB12 6DU, BB12 6DL, BB12 6DH, BB12 6EG, BB12 6DX, BB12 6EJ, BB12 6DY, BB12 6DN, BB12 6DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB12 6DJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58% | 51.1% | -6.9% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 42% | 48.9% | 6.9% | 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 6DJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.6% 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 | 42.5% | 45.6% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33% | 33.5% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -10.7% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 12.9% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 4.8% | -4.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 40.8% | 48.3% | 7.5% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 30% | 33.6% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 19.8% | 12.8% | -7.0% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 3.6% | -4.5% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 30.3% | 22.5% | -7.8% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 10.3% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 14.8% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 6.3% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.1% | 21% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 24% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.4% | 96.4% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 97% | 94.4% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 94.4% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 21.2% | 13.5% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alexander Grove was 89.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.1% lower than the Gannow average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Alexander Grove has the 19th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Gannow and the 151st lowest crime rate of 302 local areas in Burnley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Alexander Grove, Burnley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2024-03-28 | £151,826 |
| 22 Alexander Grove, Burnley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2022-08-05 | £122,637 |
| 18 Alexander Grove, Burnley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2020-07-29 | £128,878 |
| 1 Alexander Grove, Burnley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2016-09-23 | £137,687 |
| 15 Alexander Grove, Burnley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2015-10-30 | £174,720 |
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| 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 | 247 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosegrove Nursery School Havelock Street , BB12 6AJ | 4out of 4 | 326 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Taywood Nursery Accrington Road , BB11 5AE | 4out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitegate Nursery School Victoria Road , Padiham BB12 8TG | 4out of 4 | 2,052 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneyholme Nursery School March Street , BB12 0BU | 4out of 4 | 2,151 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 | 369 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Lowerhouse Lane , BB12 6HZ | - not rated | 485 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosegrove Infant School Owen Street , BB12 6HW | 3out of 4 | 620 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whittlefield Primary School Tabor Street , BB12 0HL | 3out of 4 | 658 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Lowerhouse Junior School Liverpool Road , BB12 6LN | 3out of 4 | 728 yd | Community 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 | 1,323 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shuttleworth College Burnley Road , Padiham BB12 8ST | 2out of 4 | 1,822 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Ormerod Road , BB10 3AA | - not rated | 3,363 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity College Townley Holmes , BB11 3DF | 3out of 4 | 4,042 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Thursby Community College Eastern Avenue , BB10 2AT | 3out of 4 | 4,364 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 | 1,967 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 | 1,003 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coal Clough Academy Swindon Street , BB11 4PF | 3out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rose School Greenock Street , BB11 4DT | 3out of 4 | 1,535 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heights Burnley Burleigh Street , BB12 0DU | - not rated | 2,001 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Hub Burnley Chapel Place , Hammerton street BB11 1LE | - not rated | 2,161 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JJ`s At The Dugdale | Dugdale Arms, Dugdale Road | 227 yd | |
| Gannow Community Centre | Adamson Street, Burnley | 356 yd | |
| Pyramid Self Help Group | Gannow Community Centre, Adamson Street | 356 yd | |
| Dallas Chicken & Pizza | 298 Padiham Road, Burnley | 377 yd | |
| Francescos In Burnley | 294 Padiham Road, Burnley | 381 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ighten Mount Bowling Club | Ighten Mount Bowling Club Ltd, Romford Street | 431 yd | |
| Ighten Leigh Social Club | 389 Padiham Road, Burnley | 496 yd | |
| London Midland Railway Club | Railway Club, Rosegrove Lane | 598 yd | |
| Wood Top Inn | 197 Accrington Road, Burnley | 764 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suruchi | 112 Gannow Lane, Burnley | 329 yd | |
| The Pepper Pot | 336 Padiham Road, Burnley | 340 yd | |
| W.H. Oddie Ltd | 320 Padiham Road, Burnley | 346 yd | |
| Ightenhill Fish Bar | 318 Padiham Road, Burnley | 346 yd | |
| Rosegrove Chippy | 55 Lowerhouse Lane, Burnley | 537 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | 200 Accrington Road, Burnley | 744 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Avenue SYCAMORE AVENUE | grass pitches | 175 yd |
| Lockyer Avenue LOCKYER AVENUE | grass pitches | 360 yd |
| Ightenhill Park WELLFIELD DRIVE | tennis courts | 748 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Burnley) (Closed) Accrington Road | health and fitness suite | 1,043 yd |
| Lowerhouse Cricket Club - The Brooks Foundation Ground LOWERHOUSE LANE | grass pitches | 1,051 yd |
| Habergham Community College (Site 2) (Closed) Byron Street | grass pitches | 1,061 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 196.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.