Bank Street is in Padiham, Burnley and in Burnley district. BB12 8HQ is located in the Hapton with Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Burnley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bank Street, Padiham, Burnley, BB12 8HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB12 8HS, BB12 8HL, BB12 8HP, BB12 8JG, BB12 8PS, BB12 8HG, BB12 8LZ, BB12 8HU, BB12 8HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB12 8HQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.9% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.1% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 24.6% | 28.3% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.7% | 40.6% | -9.1% | 44.2% | -3.6% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 17.6% | 8.7% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Widowed | 14.7% | 11.8% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
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 | 32.2% | 47% | 14.8% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 39% | 28.3% | -10.7% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 15.1% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 10.2% | 7.8% | -2.4% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 36.1% | 23.6% | -12.5% | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 11.5% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 9.9% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 9.3% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 14.3% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 28.6% | 10.3% | 33.8% | -5.2% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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 | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.5% | 96.4% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 96.8% 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% | 96.8% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 96.8% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 54.3% | 46.2% | 8.1% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bank Street was 37.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.7% lower than the Gawthorpe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bank Street has the lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Gawthorpe and the 43rd lowest crime rate of 302 local areas in Burnley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 - 8 Bank Street, Burnley, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2023-07-21 | £207,634 |
| 41 Bank Street, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2023-04-04 | £104,968 |
| 16 Bank Street, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-11-15 | £148,699 |
| 37 Bank Street, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2022-01-21 | £119,114 |
| 37 Bank Street, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2017-12-01 | £144,246 |
The percentage of retired residents living in BB12 8HQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 64 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitegate Nursery School Victoria Road , Padiham BB12 8TG | - not rated | 1,267 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosegrove Nursery School Havelock Street , BB12 6AJ | 4out of 4 | 2,923 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ightenhill Nursery School Lionel Street , BB12 6DY | 4out of 4 | 3,430 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Taywood Nursery School Accrington Road , BB11 5AE | 3out of 4 | 4,262 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Road Nursery School Tay Street , BB11 4BU | - not rated | 4,302 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 | 136 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 | 639 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 1,074 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Padiham Primary School Burnley Road , Padiham BB12 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Simonstone St Peter's Church of England Primary School School Lane , Simonstone BB12 7HR | 3out of 4 | 1,941 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 | 1,393 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Padiham Gawthorpe High School Burnley Road , Padiham BB12 8ST | - not rated | 1,394 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Habergham High School Byron Street , BB12 6NU | - not rated | 1,871 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley High School Byron Street , BB12 6NX | 3out of 4 | 1,900 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Ivy Bank High Business and Enterprise College Byron Street , BB12 6NU | - not rated | 1,948 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 | 4,945 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 | 2,325 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Specialist School Coal Clough Lane , BB11 5BT | 4out of 4 | 4,446 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coal Clough Academy Swindon Street , BB11 4PF | 3out of 4 | 4,528 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coal Clough High School Swindon Street , BB11 4PF | - not rated | 4,528 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rose School Greenock Street , BB11 4DT | - not rated | 4,578 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fat Giraffe | 3 Church Street, Padiham | 111 yd | |
| Kings Arms | 2 Mill Street, Padiham | 125 yd | |
| Nazareth Unitarian Chapel | Church Street, Padiham | 252 yd | |
| Padiham Football Club | Well Street, Padiham | 332 yd | |
| Mooch Cafe | 87 Burnley Road, Padiham | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Gardeners Arms | Public House, 2 St Giles Street | 38 yd | |
| The Cellar Restaurant | 2 Church Street, Padiham | 73 yd | |
| Padiham Masonic Hall Co Ltd | 22 Moor Lane, Higher Slade | 105 yd | |
| Starkie Arms | 1 Church Street, Padiham | 120 yd | |
| Boyce's Barrel | 9 Burnley Road, Padiham | 123 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fu Lam | 13A Church Street, Padiham | 103 yd | |
| Eddie Gills | 10 Moor Lane, Higher Slade | 113 yd | |
| Caledonia Chicken And Ribs | 7 Church Street, Padiham | 114 yd | |
| Hawali Indian Takeaway | 7 Burnley Road, Padiham | 119 yd | |
| Aladdins Cave | 1 Central Buildings, Burnley Road | 148 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 10 Wyre Street, Padiham | 607 yd | |
| Lidl | Wyre Street, Padiham | 607 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Padiham St Leonards C Of E School ST LEONARDS PRIMARY SCHOOL ST LEONARDS PRIMARY SCHOOL MEADOW STREET | grass pitches | 141 yd |
| The Arbories Memorial Sports Ground - Padiham Sports Club ARBORIES MEMORIAL GROUND ARBORIES MEMORIAL GROUND WELL STREET | grass pitches | 339 yd |
| Padiham Leisure Centre Park Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 394 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 | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| 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 | 63.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.