Padiham Road is in Burnley and in Burnley district. BB12 6SU 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 Padiham Road, Burnley, BB12 6SU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB12 8AQ, BB12 8AG, BB12 6ST, BB12 6EE, BB12 6EB, BB12 8AF, BB12 0LF, BB12 0LE, BB12 6SX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB12 6SU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.3% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 50% | 48.7% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 6SU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.9% 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 | 42.4% | 58.9% | 16.5% | 37.9% | 21.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.6% | 22.9% | -8.7% | 44.2% | -21.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 1.7% | -4.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 12% | -3.2% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 4.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 51.9% | 41.5% | -10.4% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 35.7% | 6.3% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 16.5% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.6% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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.
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 16.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.4% | 19.7% | -10.7% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 10.1% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 20.2% | 5.6% | 13.4% | 6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 10.1% | 6.9% | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.1% | 19.1% | 2.0% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 16.9% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -16.9% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3.9% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| White | 99.1% | 98.7% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 96.3% | 92.9% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 93.7% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.5% | 76.7% | -7.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 27.8% | 13.5% | 14.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.6% | 37.2% | 14.4% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Padiham Road was 116.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.8% lower than the Gannow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Padiham Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Gannow and the 118th highest crime rate of 302 local areas in Burnley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 327 Padiham Road, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2024-11-29 | £110,270 |
| 347 Padiham Road, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2023-06-02 | £107,109 |
| 343 Padiham Road, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-02-17 | £174,857 |
| 345 Padiham Road, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2017-10-20 | £143,816 |
| 345 Padiham Road, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2014-11-21 | £148,282 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Education | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ightenhill Nursery School Lionel Street , BB12 6DY | 4out of 4 | 224 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosegrove Nursery School Havelock Street , BB12 6AJ | 4out of 4 | 685 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Taywood Nursery Accrington Road , BB11 5AE | 4out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneyholme Nursery School March Street , BB12 0BU | 4out of 4 | 1,779 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitegate Nursery School Victoria Road , Padiham BB12 8TG | 4out of 4 | 2,326 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 | 131 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whittlefield Primary School Tabor Street , BB12 0HL | 3out of 4 | 320 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene's Roman Catholic Primary School, Burnley Wellfield Drive , BB12 0JD | 3out of 4 | 813 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School Wellfield Drive , BB12 0JD | 2out of 4 | 813 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Lowerhouse Lane , BB12 6HZ | - not rated | 869 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,579 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shuttleworth College Burnley Road , Padiham BB12 8ST | 2out of 4 | 2,053 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Ormerod Road , BB10 3AA | - not rated | 3,047 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity College Townley Holmes , BB11 3DF | 3out of 4 | 3,828 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Thursby Community College Eastern Avenue , BB10 2AT | 3out of 4 | 3,997 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 | 1,621 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 | 1,114 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coal Clough Academy Swindon Street , BB11 4PF | 3out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rose School Greenock Street , BB11 4DT | 3out of 4 | 1,608 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heights Burnley Burleigh Street , BB12 0DU | - not rated | 1,634 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Hub Burnley Chapel Place , Hammerton street BB11 1LE | - not rated | 1,957 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Chicken & Pizza | 298 Padiham Road, Burnley | 78 yd | |
| Francescos In Burnley | 294 Padiham Road, Burnley | 88 yd | |
| JJ`s At The Dugdale | Dugdale Arms, Dugdale Road | 332 yd | |
| Gannow Community Centre | Adamson Street, Burnley | 333 yd | |
| Pyramid Self Help Group | Gannow Community Centre, Adamson Street | 333 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ighten Mount Bowling Club | Ighten Mount Bowling Club Ltd, Romford Street | 91 yd | |
| Ighten Leigh Social Club | 389 Padiham Road, Burnley | 383 yd | |
| Wood Top Inn | 197 Accrington Road, Burnley | 848 yd | |
| The Angel Inn | 80 Accrington Road, Burnley | 971 yd | |
| London Midland Railway Club | Railway Club, Rosegrove Lane | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ightenhill Fish Bar | 318 Padiham Road, Burnley | 46 yd | |
| W.H. Oddie Ltd | 320 Padiham Road, Burnley | 48 yd | |
| The Pepper Pot | 336 Padiham Road, Burnley | 90 yd | |
| Yui's Thai Kitchen | 217 Padiham Road, Burnley | 345 yd | |
| Suruchi | 112 Gannow Lane, Burnley | 459 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | 200 Accrington Road, Burnley | 853 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ightenhill Park WELLFIELD DRIVE | tennis courts | 405 yd |
| Lockyer Avenue LOCKYER AVENUE | grass pitches | 455 yd |
| Sycamore Avenue SYCAMORE AVENUE | grass pitches | 566 yd |
| St Mary Magdalene'S Roman Catholic Primary School Wellfield Drive | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| Wellfield Methodist And Anglican Church School Wellfield Drive | grass pitches | 860 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Burnley) (Closed) Accrington Road | health and fitness suite | 899 yd |
| The Fitness Factory (Closed) Unit 6 Unit 6 Blannel Street | health and fitness suite | 1,087 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 | 79.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.