Darwen Street is in Padiham, Burnley and in Burnley district. BB12 8DZ is located in the Gawthorpe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Burnley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Darwen Street, Padiham, Burnley, BB12 8DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB12 8BU, BB12 8EU, BB12 8BY, BB12 8PY, BB12 8BX, BB12 8PX, BB12 8DB, BB12 8BQ, BB12 8BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB12 8DZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% of residents 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 | 52.2% | 48.3% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 47.8% | 51.7% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 8DZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.2% 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 | 42.6% | 54.2% | 11.6% | 37.9% | 16.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.3% | 26.6% | -5.7% | 44.2% | -17.6% |
| Separated | 6.8% | 4.5% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 9.1% | -4.2% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 5.6% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 46.6% | 41.9% | -4.7% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 30.9% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 13% | 19.3% | 6.3% | 12.7% | 6.6% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 6.8% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 1.1% | -2.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 22.4% | 19.8% | -2.6% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 10.4% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 17.4% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 6.6% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 20.1% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.2% | 24.7% | -1.5% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.8% | 93.8% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 96.2% | 96.6% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 96.6% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 22.6% | 13.5% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Darwen Street was 606.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 305.0% higher than the Gawthorpe average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Darwen Street has the highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Gawthorpe and the 13th highest crime rate of 302 local areas in Burnley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 181.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Darwen Street, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £40,950 | 2013-07-19 | £79,431 |
BB12 8DZ 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Real estate activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitegate Nursery School Victoria Road , Padiham BB12 8TG | - not rated | 997 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosegrove Nursery School Havelock Street , BB12 6AJ | 4out of 4 | 2,642 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ightenhill Nursery School Lionel Street , BB12 6DY | 4out of 4 | 3,151 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Taywood Nursery School Accrington Road , BB11 5AE | 3out of 4 | 3,981 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Road Nursery School Tay Street , BB11 4BU | - not rated | 4,021 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Moor Lane , Padiham BB12 8HT | 2out of 4 | 372 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Padiham Green Church of England Primary School St Anne's Street , BB12 7AX | 2out of 4 | 524 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Padiham Primary School Burnley Road , Padiham BB12 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 805 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham St John's Road , Padiham BB12 7BN | 3out of 4 | 949 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Simonstone St Peter's Church of England Primary School School Lane , Simonstone BB12 7HR | 3out of 4 | 2,216 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shuttleworth College Burnley Road , Padiham BB12 8ST | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Padiham Gawthorpe High School Burnley Road , Padiham BB12 8ST | - not rated | 1,113 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Habergham High School Byron Street , BB12 6NU | - not rated | 1,590 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley High School Byron Street , BB12 6NX | 3out of 4 | 1,618 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Ivy Bank High Business and Enterprise College Byron Street , BB12 6NU | - not rated | 1,669 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 | 4,677 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Whitham Sixth Form Burnley Campus , BB10 1JD | - not rated | 5,442 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 | 2,053 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Specialist School Coal Clough Lane , BB11 5BT | 4out of 4 | 4,170 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coal Clough Academy Swindon Street , BB11 4PF | 3out of 4 | 4,246 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coal Clough High School Swindon Street , BB11 4PF | - not rated | 4,246 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rose School Greenock Street , BB11 4DT | - not rated | 4,299 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mooch Cafe | 87 Burnley Road, Padiham | 121 yd | |
| Kings Arms | 2 Mill Street, Padiham | 189 yd | |
| The Fat Giraffe | 3 Church Street, Padiham | 201 yd | |
| The Workshop | Unit 21, Riverside Mill | 334 yd | |
| Jaipur Restaurant And Takeaway | 90 Burnley Road, Padiham | 350 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hand & Shuttle | Hand And Shuttle, 1 Eccleshill Street | 16 yd | |
| Flying Dutchman | 89 Burnley Road, Padiham | 148 yd | |
| Molly Rigby's | 15-19 Mill Street, Padiham | 150 yd | |
| Boyce's Barrel | 9 Burnley Road, Padiham | 162 yd | |
| Starkie Arms | 1 Church Street, Padiham | 167 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tony's Cooked Meats | 65 Burnley Road, Padiham | 61 yd | |
| No. 81 Indian Restaurant | 81 Burnley Road, Padiham | 103 yd | |
| Aladdins Cave | 1 Central Buildings, Burnley Road | 139 yd | |
| Hawali Indian Takeaway | 7 Burnley Road, Padiham | 164 yd | |
| Eddie Gills | 10 Moor Lane, Higher Slade | 181 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 10 Wyre Street, Padiham | 355 yd | |
| Lidl | Wyre Street, Padiham | 355 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Padiham Leisure Centre Park Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 363 yd |
| Padiham St Leonards C Of E School ST LEONARDS PRIMARY SCHOOL ST LEONARDS PRIMARY SCHOOL MEADOW STREET | grass pitches | 376 yd |
| The Arbories Memorial Sports Ground - Padiham Sports Club ARBORIES MEMORIAL GROUND ARBORIES MEMORIAL GROUND WELL STREET | grass pitches | 587 yd |
| Fennyfold Playing Fields ST. JOHNS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,029 yd |
| Barnfield Training Centre (South) HOME FARM HOME FARM HABERGHAM DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,066 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.