Lionel Street is in Burnley and in Burnley district. BB12 6RA 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 Lionel Street, Burnley, BB12 6RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB12 6QY, BB12 6QZ, BB12 6RF, BB12 6QX, BB12 6QF, BB12 6RD, BB12 6RJ, BB12 6RB, BB12 6QT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB12 6RA is primarily male, with 54.7% of the population 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 | 47.9% | 45.3% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -5.7% |
| Male | 52.1% | 54.7% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 5.7% |
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 6RA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.5% 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 | 51.3% | 60.5% | 9.2% | 37.9% | 22.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27% | 17.4% | -9.6% | 44.2% | -26.8% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 16.9% | 13.7% | -3.2% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 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 | 47.9% | 43.1% | -4.8% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 36.6% | 6.8% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 13.8% | -3.4% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 5.6% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 26.5% | 22% | -4.5% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.8% | 15.7% | -7.1% | 9.6% | 6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 14.1% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 6.3% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 14.7% | -1.7% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.7% | 25.1% | 12.4% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.1% | 98.3% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 90.1% 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 | 97.5% | 90.1% | -7.4% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 8.2% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 90.1% | -7.4% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.1% | 76.7% | -16.6% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 30.9% | 13.5% | 17.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.3% | 37.2% | 20.1% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 1.7% | 6.0% | -4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lionel Street was 302.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 150.7% higher than the Gannow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lionel Street has the highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Gannow and the 29th highest crime rate of 302 local areas in Burnley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 123.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Lionel Street, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2025-03-21 | £99,480 |
| 1 Lionel Street, Burnley, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2024-05-22 | £109,450 |
| 6 Lionel Street, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2024-01-12 | £86,716 |
| 22 Lionel Street, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £79,995 | 2023-01-31 | £87,035 |
| 1 Lionel Street, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2022-06-20 | £71,362 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ightenhill Nursery School Lionel Street , BB12 6DY | 4out of 4 | 56 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosegrove Nursery School Havelock Street , BB12 6AJ | 4out of 4 | 581 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Taywood Nursery Accrington Road , BB11 5AE | 4out of 4 | 851 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneyholme Nursery School March Street , BB12 0BU | 4out of 4 | 1,928 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitegate Nursery School Victoria Road , Padiham BB12 8TG | 4out of 4 | 2,309 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 | 174 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whittlefield Primary School Tabor Street , BB12 0HL | 3out of 4 | 436 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Lowerhouse Lane , BB12 6HZ | - not rated | 722 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosegrove Infant School Owen Street , BB12 6HW | 3out of 4 | 824 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Lowerhouse Junior School Liverpool Road , BB12 6LN | 3out of 4 | 978 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 | 1,576 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shuttleworth College Burnley Road , Padiham BB12 8ST | 2out of 4 | 2,073 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Ormerod Road , BB10 3AA | - not rated | 3,109 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity College Townley Holmes , BB11 3DF | 3out of 4 | 3,789 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Thursby Community College Eastern Avenue , BB10 2AT | 3out of 4 | 4,132 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 | 1,726 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coal Clough Academy Swindon Street , BB11 4PF | 3out of 4 | 1,111 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Park Hill School Park Hill , Padiham Road BB12 6TG | - not rated | 1,212 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rose School Greenock Street , BB11 4DT | 3out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heights Burnley Burleigh Street , BB12 0DU | - not rated | 1,774 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Hub Burnley Chapel Place , Hammerton street BB11 1LE | - not rated | 1,908 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gannow Community Centre | Adamson Street, Burnley | 108 yd | |
| Pyramid Self Help Group | Gannow Community Centre, Adamson Street | 108 yd | |
| Francescos In Burnley | 294 Padiham Road, Burnley | 210 yd | |
| Dallas Chicken & Pizza | 298 Padiham Road, Burnley | 214 yd | |
| JJ`s At The Dugdale | Dugdale Arms, Dugdale Road | 378 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ighten Mount Bowling Club | Ighten Mount Bowling Club Ltd, Romford Street | 357 yd | |
| Ighten Leigh Social Club | 389 Padiham Road, Burnley | 574 yd | |
| Wood Top Inn | 197 Accrington Road, Burnley | 605 yd | |
| London Midland Railway Club | Railway Club, Rosegrove Lane | 796 yd | |
| The Angel Inn | 80 Accrington Road, Burnley | 853 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suruchi | 112 Gannow Lane, Burnley | 185 yd | |
| Ightenhill Fish Bar | 318 Padiham Road, Burnley | 247 yd | |
| W.H. Oddie Ltd | 320 Padiham Road, Burnley | 251 yd | |
| The Pepper Pot | 336 Padiham Road, Burnley | 290 yd | |
| Yui's Thai Kitchen | 217 Padiham Road, Burnley | 296 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | 200 Accrington Road, Burnley | 601 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Avenue SYCAMORE AVENUE | grass pitches | 396 yd |
| Lockyer Avenue LOCKYER AVENUE | grass pitches | 535 yd |
| Ightenhill Park WELLFIELD DRIVE | tennis courts | 680 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Burnley) (Closed) Accrington Road | health and fitness suite | 795 yd |
| St Mary Magdalene'S Roman Catholic Primary School Wellfield Drive | grass pitches | 1,009 yd |
| The Fitness Factory (Closed) Unit 6 Unit 6 Blannel Street | health and fitness suite | 1,011 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.