Gannow Lane is in Burnley and in Burnley district. BB12 6HY 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 Gannow Lane, Burnley, BB12 6HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB12 6JR, BB12 6JG, BB12 6JW, BB12 6JS, BB12 6JQ, BB12 6JP, BB12 6JH, BB12 6HU, BB12 6HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB12 6HY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 50.5% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 46.8% | 49.5% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 36.7% | 41.6% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.9% | 33% | -7.9% | 44.2% | -11.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 13% | 12.7% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 5.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 37.8% | 37.9% | 0.1% | 48.4% | -10.5% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 34.3% | -6.1% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 20.4% | 4.7% | 12.7% | 7.7% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 5.4% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 33.5% | 23.3% | -10.2% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 9.1% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 16% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 6.8% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 17.4% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.2% | 26% | 14.8% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 5.1% | 1.4% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.3% | 92.9% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
In this area, 97.2% 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 | 98.5% | 97.2% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 97.2% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 20.3% | 13.5% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gannow Lane was 104.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.1% lower than the Gannow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gannow Lane has the 15th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Gannow and the 133rd highest crime rate of 302 local areas in Burnley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 314 Gannow Lane, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2025-02-21 | £97,899 |
| 306 Gannow Lane, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2024-08-16 | £99,961 |
| 298 Gannow Lane, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2024-08-12 | £81,021 |
| 195 Gannow Lane, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2024-07-26 | £73,042 |
| 203 Gannow Lane, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2024-01-22 | £90,185 |
BB12 6HY 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 | 76 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 334 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ightenhill Nursery School Lionel Street , BB12 6DY | 4out of 4 | 741 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Taywood Nursery Accrington Road , BB11 5AE | 4out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitegate Nursery School Victoria Road , Padiham BB12 8TG | 4out of 4 | 1,780 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneyholme Nursery School March Street , BB12 0BU | 4out of 4 | 2,653 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 | 98 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Lowerhouse Lane , BB12 6HZ | - not rated | 167 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Lowerhouse Junior School Liverpool Road , BB12 6LN | 3out of 4 | 384 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Ightenhill Primary School Alder Street , BB12 6ED | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whittlefield Primary School Tabor Street , BB12 0HL | 3out of 4 | 1,160 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 | 1,138 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shuttleworth College Burnley Road , Padiham BB12 8ST | 2out of 4 | 1,640 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Ormerod Road , BB10 3AA | - not rated | 3,795 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity College Townley Holmes , BB11 3DF | 3out of 4 | 4,348 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Thursby Community College Eastern Avenue , BB10 2AT | 3out of 4 | 4,854 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 | 2,444 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 | 1,107 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coal Clough Academy Swindon Street , BB11 4PF | 3out of 4 | 1,556 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rose School Greenock Street , BB11 4DT | 3out of 4 | 1,565 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Hub Burnley Chapel Place , Hammerton street BB11 1LE | - not rated | 2,487 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heights Burnley Burleigh Street , BB12 0DU | - not rated | 2,499 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove Cafe | 318 Gannow Lane, Burnley | 49 yd | |
| Sandwich City | 10 Lowerhouse Lane, Burnley | 104 yd | |
| Fausto Coffee | Street Record, Marine Walk | 113 yd | |
| Spoilt 4 Choice | 11 Rosegrove Lane, Burnley | 114 yd | |
| Sycamore Farm | Liverpool Road, Burnley | 351 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Midland Railway Club | Railway Club, Rosegrove Lane | 72 yd | |
| Rosegrove Unity | Rosegrove Unity Club, Rossendale Road | 700 yd | |
| Lowerhouse Cricket Club - Bar | Lowerhouse Cricket Club, Lowerhouse Lane | 738 yd | |
| Wood Top Inn | 197 Accrington Road, Burnley | 919 yd | |
| Ighten Leigh Social Club | 389 Padiham Road, Burnley | 939 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yi Fong | 1 Allendale Street, Burnley | 32 yd | |
| Remi's Sandwich Bar | 10 Lowerhouse Lane, Burnley | 104 yd | |
| Arbyz Takeaway LTD | 7 Rosegrove Lane, Burnley | 107 yd | |
| Tara Asian Takeaway | 13 Rosegrove Lane, Burnley | 117 yd | |
| Rosegrove Chippy | 55 Lowerhouse Lane, Burnley | 249 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | 200 Accrington Road, Burnley | 874 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Avenue SYCAMORE AVENUE | grass pitches | 351 yd |
| Lowerhouse Cricket Club - The Brooks Foundation Ground LOWERHOUSE LANE | grass pitches | 639 yd |
| Lockyer Avenue LOCKYER AVENUE | grass pitches | 725 yd |
| Habergham Community College (Site 2) (Closed) Byron Street | grass pitches | 854 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 | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 163 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.