Chapel Walk is in Padiham, Burnley and in Burnley district. BB12 8JF 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 Chapel Walk, Padiham, Burnley, BB12 8JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB12 8JB, BB12 8JE, BB12 8LF, BB12 8JG, BB12 8JJ, BB12 8HG, BB12 8HE, BB12 8HX, BB12 8JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB12 8JF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 49.5% | 48.2% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 50.5% | 51.8% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 | 32.6% | 40.4% | 7.8% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.7% | 30% | -7.7% | 44.2% | -14.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 5.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 16.5% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| Widowed | 13.4% | 7% | -6.4% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 41.4% | 44.4% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 32.6% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 21.4% | 17.4% | -4.0% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 3.7% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 32.6% | 18.6% | -14.0% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 12.6% | 0.5% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 12.1% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 8.2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 17.7% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 29% | 10.6% | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.7% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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 | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.8% | 99.3% | 3.5% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.7% 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 | 97.2% | 96.7% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 96.7% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 76.7% | 7.7% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40% | 37.2% | 2.8% |
| Christian | 54.1% | 46.2% | 7.9% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chapel Walk was 106.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.3% lower than the Gawthorpe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chapel Walk has the 14th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Gawthorpe and the 130th highest crime rate of 302 local areas in Burnley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Chapel Walk, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £39,950 | 2025-10-06 | £39,950 |
| 19 Chapel Walk, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-12-08 | £128,066 |
| 15 Chapel Walk, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2023-09-01 | £109,957 |
| 3 Chapel Walk, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2022-06-17 | £103,201 |
| 17 Chapel Walk, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £101,000 | 2021-12-03 | £118,798 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitegate Nursery School Victoria Road , Padiham BB12 8TG | 4out of 4 | 1,435 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosegrove Nursery School Havelock Street , BB12 6AJ | 4out of 4 | 3,126 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ightenhill Nursery School Lionel Street , BB12 6DY | 4out of 4 | 3,642 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Taywood Nursery Accrington Road , BB11 5AE | 4out of 4 | 4,464 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneyholme Nursery School March Street , BB12 0BU | 4out of 4 | 5,214 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 3out of 4 | 277 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Padiham Green Church of England Primary School St Anne's Street , BB12 7AX | 3out of 4 | 691 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 | 1,098 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Padiham Primary School Burnley Road , Padiham BB12 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,286 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 | 1,722 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 | 2out of 4 | 1,598 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley High School Byron Street , BB12 6NX | 3out of 4 | 2,102 yd | Free schools | 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 | 5,174 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 | 2,550 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coal Clough Academy Swindon Street , BB11 4PF | 3out of 4 | 4,729 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rose School Greenock Street , BB11 4DT | 3out of 4 | 4,762 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heights Burnley Burleigh Street , BB12 0DU | - not rated | 5,108 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nazareth Unitarian Chapel | Church Street, Padiham | 133 yd | |
| Padiham Football Club | Well Street, Padiham | 189 yd | |
| The Fat Giraffe | 3 Church Street, Padiham | 190 yd | |
| Kings Arms | 2 Mill Street, Padiham | 203 yd | |
| Vetrano Restaurant | Crossways, Whalley Road | 265 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Padiham W.M.C | 34-36 Church Street, Padiham | 49 yd | |
| Free Gardeners Arms | Public House, 2 St Giles Street | 124 yd | |
| The Cellar Restaurant | 2 Church Street, Padiham | 161 yd | |
| Hare & Hounds | 58 West Street, Padiham | 209 yd | |
| Starkie Arms | 1 Church Street, Padiham | 226 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serrano's Deli-Pizza | 46 Church Street, Padiham | 66 yd | |
| Double Dragon | 53-55 Church Street, Padiham | 89 yd | |
| Summer Palace | 57-59 Church Street, Padiham | 93 yd | |
| Fu Lam | 13A Church Street, Padiham | 159 yd | |
| Caledonia Chicken And Ribs | 7 Church Street, Padiham | 179 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 10 Wyre Street, Padiham | 735 yd | |
| Lidl | Wyre Street, Padiham | 735 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Arbories Memorial Sports Ground - Padiham Sports Club ARBORIES MEMORIAL GROUND ARBORIES MEMORIAL GROUND WELL STREET | grass pitches | 200 yd |
| Padiham St Leonards C Of E School ST LEONARDS PRIMARY SCHOOL ST LEONARDS PRIMARY SCHOOL MEADOW STREET | grass pitches | 228 yd |
| Padiham Leisure Centre Park Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 367 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 | 70.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 70.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 70.6% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.