Maden Fold Close is in Burnley and in Burnley district. BB12 6EP is located in the Rosegrove with Lowerhouse electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Burnley. This postcode has been in use since 2017-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Maden Fold Close, Burnley, BB12 6EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB12 6EN, BB12 6EL, BB12 6DQ, BB12 6AH, BB12 6DE, BB12 6DN, BB12 6JU, BB12 6DD, BB12 6DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB12 6EP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 56.3% | 49.9% | -6.4% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 43.7% | 50.1% | 6.4% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 6EP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.2% 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% | 54.2% | 12.2% | 37.9% | 16.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.1% | 30.6% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -13.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 8.6% | -5.6% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 3.7% | -5.4% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 43.3% | 43.8% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 33.7% | -3.6% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 17.6% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.7% | 17.3% | -12.4% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 11.7% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 15.3% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 7.3% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.4% | 25% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.5% | 21% | 10.5% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.3% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| White | 98.6% | 96.8% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 98.2% | 96.3% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 96% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 76.7% | -4.8% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 24.7% | 13.5% | 11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.1% | 37.2% | 11.9% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 46.2% | -0.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maden Fold Close was 72.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.2% lower than the Gannow average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Maden Fold Close has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Gannow and the 121st lowest crime rate of 302 local areas in Burnley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Maden Fold Close, Burnley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2024-10-29 | £205,352 |
| 14 Maden Fold Close, Burnley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-12-14 | £239,571 |
| 24 Maden Fold Close, Burnley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-06-30 | £247,931 |
| 8 Maden Fold Close, Burnley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-02-25 | £333,824 |
| 18 Maden Fold Close, Burnley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £234,950 | 2022-01-10 | £270,069 |
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosegrove Nursery School Havelock Street , BB12 6AJ | 4out of 4 | 5 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ightenhill Nursery School Lionel Street , BB12 6DY | 4out of 4 | 569 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Taywood Nursery Accrington Road , BB11 5AE | 4out of 4 | 1,339 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitegate Nursery School Victoria Road , Padiham BB12 8TG | 4out of 4 | 1,741 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneyholme Nursery School March Street , BB12 0BU | 4out of 4 | 2,458 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Lowerhouse Lane , BB12 6HZ | - not rated | 212 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosegrove Infant School Owen Street , BB12 6HW | 3out of 4 | 403 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Lowerhouse Junior School Liverpool Road , BB12 6LN | 3out of 4 | 411 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Ightenhill Primary School Alder Street , BB12 6ED | 3out of 4 | 685 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whittlefield Primary School Tabor Street , BB12 0HL | 3out of 4 | 973 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,025 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shuttleworth College Burnley Road , Padiham BB12 8ST | 2out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Ormerod Road , BB10 3AA | - not rated | 3,685 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity College Townley Holmes , BB11 3DF | 3out of 4 | 4,349 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Thursby Community College Eastern Avenue , BB10 2AT | 3out of 4 | 4,675 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 | 2,286 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 | 826 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coal Clough Academy Swindon Street , BB11 4PF | 3out of 4 | 1,604 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rose School Greenock Street , BB11 4DT | 3out of 4 | 1,727 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heights Burnley Burleigh Street , BB12 0DU | - not rated | 2,311 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Hub Burnley Chapel Place , Hammerton street BB11 1LE | - not rated | 2,469 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwich City | 10 Lowerhouse Lane, Burnley | 357 yd | |
| The Grove Cafe | 318 Gannow Lane, Burnley | 363 yd | |
| Fausto Coffee | Street Record, Marine Walk | 381 yd | |
| JJ`s At The Dugdale | Dugdale Arms, Dugdale Road | 384 yd | |
| Spoilt 4 Choice | 11 Rosegrove Lane, Burnley | 427 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Midland Railway Club | Railway Club, Rosegrove Lane | 397 yd | |
| Ighten Leigh Social Club | 389 Padiham Road, Burnley | 616 yd | |
| Ighten Mount Bowling Club | Ighten Mount Bowling Club Ltd, Romford Street | 693 yd | |
| Lowerhouse Cricket Club - Bar | Lowerhouse Cricket Club, Lowerhouse Lane | 786 yd | |
| Wood Top Inn | 197 Accrington Road, Burnley | 993 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosegrove Chippy | 55 Lowerhouse Lane, Burnley | 230 yd | |
| @home | 103 Lowerhouse Lane, Burnley | 337 yd | |
| Remi's Sandwich Bar | 10 Lowerhouse Lane, Burnley | 357 yd | |
| Yi Fong | 1 Allendale Street, Burnley | 365 yd | |
| Arbyz Takeaway LTD | 7 Rosegrove Lane, Burnley | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | 200 Accrington Road, Burnley | 960 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Avenue SYCAMORE AVENUE | grass pitches | 217 yd |
| Lockyer Avenue LOCKYER AVENUE | grass pitches | 394 yd |
| Lowerhouse Cricket Club - The Brooks Foundation Ground LOWERHOUSE LANE | grass pitches | 735 yd |
| Habergham Community College (Site 2) (Closed) Byron Street | grass pitches | 753 yd |
| Ightenhill Park WELLFIELD DRIVE | tennis courts | 967 yd |
| Habergham Playing Fields KIDDROW LANE | grass pitches | 1,006 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.