Dorset Street is in Burnley and in Burnley district. BB12 6HS is located in the Rosegrove with Lowerhouse electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Burnley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dorset Street, Burnley, BB12 6HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB12 6EY, BB12 6HP, BB12 6HD, BB12 6HR, BB12 6HL, BB12 6HA, BB12 6HT, BB12 6HW, BB12 6EZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB12 6HS 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 | 50.6% | 51.1% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.9% | -0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.4% | 34% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.6% | 29.5% | -6.1% | 44.2% | -14.7% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 4.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 14.9% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Widowed | 16.4% | 17.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 11.3% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (59.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 33.9% | 31.2% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -17.2% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 28% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 17% | 29.1% | 12.1% | 12.7% | 16.4% |
| Bad health | 9.1% | 8.5% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 7.9% | 3.2% | -4.7% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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.
In the area around BB12 6HS this area, 32.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 17%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.8% | 32.8% | -9.0% | 18.2% | 14.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 8.7% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 14.1% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 6.6% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 17% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.2% | 17% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -16.8% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.1% | 98.6% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 98.8% | 96.8% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 96.8% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 76.7% | -7.9% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 29.8% | 13.5% | 16.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 54.8% | 46.2% | 8.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dorset Street was 92.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.1% lower than the Gannow average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Dorset Street has the 18th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Gannow and the 145th highest crime rate of 302 local areas in Burnley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dorset Street, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £88,500 | 2025-09-12 | £88,500 |
| 10 Dorset Street, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2024-01-18 | £104,060 |
| 65 Dorset Street, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £76,500 | 2023-03-10 | £87,613 |
| 14 Dorset Street, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2021-12-17 | £76,454 |
| 51 Dorset Street, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2020-08-14 | £104,021 |
BB12 6HS 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BB12 6HS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 90 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosegrove Nursery School Havelock Street , BB12 6AJ | 4out of 4 | 488 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ightenhill Nursery School Lionel Street , BB12 6DY | 4out of 4 | 995 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitegate Nursery School Victoria Road , Padiham BB12 8TG | 4out of 4 | 1,544 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Taywood Nursery Accrington Road , BB11 5AE | 4out of 4 | 1,567 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneyholme Nursery School March Street , BB12 0BU | 4out of 4 | 2,910 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosegrove Infant School Owen Street , BB12 6HW | 3out of 4 | 184 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Lowerhouse Junior School Liverpool Road , BB12 6LN | 3out of 4 | 235 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Lowerhouse Lane , BB12 6HZ | - not rated | 285 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Ightenhill Primary School Alder Street , BB12 6ED | 3out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whittlefield Primary School Tabor Street , BB12 0HL | 3out of 4 | 1,414 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 | 959 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shuttleworth College Burnley Road , Padiham BB12 8ST | 2out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Ormerod Road , BB10 3AA | - not rated | 4,069 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity College Townley Holmes , BB11 3DF | 3out of 4 | 4,615 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Thursby Community College Eastern Avenue , BB10 2AT | 3out of 4 | 5,117 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 | 2,711 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 | 1,083 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rose School Greenock Street , BB11 4DT | 3out of 4 | 1,785 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coal Clough Academy Swindon Street , BB11 4PF | 3out of 4 | 1,819 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heights Burnley Burleigh Street , BB12 0DU | - not rated | 2,758 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Hub Burnley Chapel Place , Hammerton street BB11 1LE | - not rated | 2,759 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Farm | Liverpool Road, Burnley | 95 yd | |
| Bombay Hut | Liverpool Road, Burnley | 95 yd | |
| Sandwich City | 10 Lowerhouse Lane, Burnley | 176 yd | |
| Spoilt 4 Choice | 11 Rosegrove Lane, Burnley | 184 yd | |
| The Grove Cafe | 318 Gannow Lane, Burnley | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Midland Railway Club | Railway Club, Rosegrove Lane | 220 yd | |
| Lowerhouse Cricket Club - Bar | Lowerhouse Cricket Club, Lowerhouse Lane | 492 yd | |
| Rosegrove Unity | Rosegrove Unity Club, Rossendale Road | 599 yd | |
| The Canteen | Lowerhouse Mills Social Club, Lowerhouse Lane | 863 yd | |
| George IV | 702 Padiham Road, Burnley | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remi's Sandwich Bar | 10 Lowerhouse Lane, Burnley | 176 yd | |
| Arbyz Takeaway LTD | 7 Rosegrove Lane, Burnley | 184 yd | |
| Tara Asian Takeaway | 13 Rosegrove Lane, Burnley | 185 yd | |
| Birds Fish & Chip Shop | 79-81 Rosegrove Lane, Burnley | 238 yd | |
| Yi Fong | 1 Allendale Street, Burnley | 250 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lowerhouse Cricket Club - The Brooks Foundation Ground LOWERHOUSE LANE | grass pitches | 379 yd |
| Sycamore Avenue SYCAMORE AVENUE | grass pitches | 594 yd |
| Habergham Community College (Site 2) (Closed) Byron Street | grass pitches | 688 yd |
| Lockyer Avenue LOCKYER AVENUE | grass pitches | 876 yd |
| Habergham Playing Fields KIDDROW LANE | grass pitches | 957 yd |
| Hameldon Community College (Site 1) (Closed) Byron Street | grass pitches | 964 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 | 59.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.