Padiham Road is in Burnley and in Burnley district. BB12 6TQ 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 6TQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB12 6BA, BB12 6BB, BB12 6AZ, BB12 6TG, BB12 6BD, BB12 6AX, BB12 6BE, BB12 6LH, BB12 6AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB12 6TQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 52.5% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 46.9% | 47.5% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 | 42.8% | 39.5% | -3.3% | 37.9% | 1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.7% | 45.5% | 10.8% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 9.1% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 2.3% | -5.4% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 | 52.8% | 54.5% | 1.7% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 27.1% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 10.9% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 5.6% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 16.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.6% | 24% | -2.6% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.4% | 13.6% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 15.8% | -4.9% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 7.2% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 20.8% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 14% | 16.7% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -17.1% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99% | 99% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 99% | 95.7% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.7% | 95.7% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% |
| Christian | 48.5% | 46.2% | 2.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Padiham Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Gannow average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 562 Padiham Road, Burnley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2023-04-21 | £134,242 |
| 636 Padiham Road, Burnley, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £650 | 2022-04-13 | £675 |
| 576 Padiham Road, Burnley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-12-17 | £146,663 |
| 598 Padiham Road, Burnley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £126,500 | 2021-09-08 | £151,689 |
| 572 Padiham Road, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,500 | 2021-08-26 | £137,944 |
BB12 6TQ 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 | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosegrove Nursery School Havelock Street , BB12 6AJ | 4out of 4 | 806 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitegate Nursery School Victoria Road , Padiham BB12 8TG | - not rated | 1,173 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ightenhill Nursery School Lionel Street , BB12 6DY | 4out of 4 | 1,235 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Taywood Nursery School Accrington Road , BB11 5AE | 3out of 4 | 2,106 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Road Nursery School Tay Street , BB11 4BU | - not rated | 2,147 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnley Lowerhouse Junior School Liverpool Road , BB12 6LN | 2out of 4 | 735 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury Roman Catholic Primary School, Burnley Lowerhouse Lane , BB12 6HZ | - not rated | 876 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Lowerhouse Lane , BB12 6HZ | 3out of 4 | 876 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosegrove Infant School Owen Street , BB12 6HW | 3out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Padiham Primary School Burnley Road , Padiham BB12 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,165 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 | 454 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Habergham High School Byron Street , BB12 6NU | - not rated | 483 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Ivy Bank High Business and Enterprise College Byron Street , BB12 6NU | - not rated | 620 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shuttleworth College Burnley Road , Padiham BB12 8ST | - not rated | 853 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Padiham Gawthorpe High School Burnley Road , Padiham BB12 8ST | - not rated | 865 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnley College Princess Way , BB12 0AN | - not rated | 2,774 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Whitham Sixth Form Burnley Campus , BB10 1JD | - not rated | 3,728 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 204 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coal Clough Academy Swindon Street , BB11 4PF | 3out of 4 | 2,371 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coal Clough High School Swindon Street , BB11 4PF | - not rated | 2,371 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillview School Swindon Street , BB11 4PF | - not rated | 2,450 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Specialist School Coal Clough Lane , BB11 5BT | 4out of 4 | 2,485 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luncheon Club | Community Centre, Middlesex Avenue | 486 yd | |
| Mortys Cafe | 818 Padiham Road, Burnley | 640 yd | |
| Luncheon Club @Greenbrook MC | Greenbrook Methodist Church, Greenbrook Road | 882 yd | |
| Sycamore Farm | Liverpool Road, Burnley | 942 yd | |
| Bombay Hut | Liverpool Road, Burnley | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George IV | 702 Padiham Road, Burnley | 218 yd | |
| George IV | Padiham Road, Burnley | 254 yd | |
| Lowerhouse Cricket Club - Bar | Lowerhouse Cricket Club, Lowerhouse Lane | 752 yd | |
| The Canteen | Lowerhouse Mills Social Club, Lowerhouse Lane | 897 yd | |
| Ighten Leigh Social Club | 389 Padiham Road, Burnley | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| @home | 103 Lowerhouse Lane, Burnley | 686 yd | |
| Rosegrove Chippy | 55 Lowerhouse Lane, Burnley | 862 yd | |
| Remi's Sandwich Bar | 10 Lowerhouse Lane, Burnley | 1,046 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Habergham Playing Fields KIDDROW LANE | grass pitches | 340 yd |
| Habergham Community College (Site 2) (Closed) Byron Street | grass pitches | 403 yd |
| Hameldon Community College (Site 1) (Closed) Byron Street | grass pitches | 595 yd |
| Lowerhouse Cricket Club - The Brooks Foundation Ground LOWERHOUSE LANE | grass pitches | 847 yd |
| Gawthorpe School (Closed) Burnley Road | grass pitches | 865 yd |
| Shuttleworth College BURNLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 865 yd |
| Lockyer Avenue LOCKYER AVENUE | grass pitches | 867 yd |
| Barnfield Training Centre (South) HOME FARM HOME FARM HABERGHAM DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,012 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 | 97.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.3% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 178.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.