Guy Street is in Padiham, Burnley and in Burnley district. BB12 8NF 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 Guy Street, Padiham, Burnley, BB12 8NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB12 8ND, BB12 8PU, BB12 8NA, BB12 8LZ, BB12 8PY, BB12 8PX, BB12 8NW, BB12 8EX, BB12 8BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB12 8NF is primarily male, with 59.3% of the population 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 | 45% | 40.7% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -10.3% |
| Male | 55% | 59.3% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 10.3% |
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 8NF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.7% 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 | 59% | 61.7% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 23.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.9% | 13.7% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -30.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.8% | 4% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 17.6% | 6.1% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 46.4% | 40.7% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 34.5% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 17.1% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 6.6% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 25.2% | 14% | -11.2% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 10% | -7.1% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 7% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 25.3% | 15.0% | 16.9% | 8.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.7% | 28.8% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -5.0% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.3% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99% | 97.7% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
In this area, 95% 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% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99% | 95.3% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Guy Street was 419.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 166.3% higher than the Gawthorpe average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Guy Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Gawthorpe and the 17th highest crime rate of 302 local areas in Burnley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 116.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Guy Street, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2024-05-16 | £186,134 |
| 26 Guy Street, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £169,950 | 2022-04-07 | £193,416 |
| 28A Guy Street, Burnley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2021-11-19 | £176,052 |
| 30 - 32 Guy Street, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2016-01-05 | £219,709 |
| 2 Guy Street, Burnley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2011-06-29 | £103,835 |
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitegate Nursery School Victoria Road , Padiham BB12 8TG | 4out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosegrove Nursery School Havelock Street , BB12 6AJ | 4out of 4 | 2,886 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ightenhill Nursery School Lionel Street , BB12 6DY | 4out of 4 | 3,390 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Taywood Nursery Accrington Road , BB11 5AE | 4out of 4 | 4,226 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneyholme Nursery School March Street , BB12 0BU | 4out of 4 | 4,929 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 | 127 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 | 662 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Padiham Primary School Burnley Road , Padiham BB12 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,053 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 | 1,099 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 | 1,988 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 | 1,356 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley High School Byron Street , BB12 6NX | 3out of 4 | 1,864 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 | 4,896 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 | 2,279 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coal Clough Academy Swindon Street , BB11 4PF | 3out of 4 | 4,492 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rose School Greenock Street , BB11 4DT | 3out of 4 | 4,549 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heights Burnley Burleigh Street , BB12 0DU | - not rated | 4,826 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Hub Burnley Chapel Place , Hammerton street BB11 1LE | - not rated | 5,323 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fat Giraffe | 3 Church Street, Padiham | 148 yd | |
| Kings Arms | 2 Mill Street, Padiham | 149 yd | |
| Mooch Cafe | 87 Burnley Road, Padiham | 277 yd | |
| Nazareth Unitarian Chapel | Church Street, Padiham | 383 yd | |
| The Workshop | Unit 21, Riverside Mill | 473 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyce's Barrel | 9 Burnley Road, Padiham | 55 yd | |
| Padiham Masonic Hall Co Ltd | 22 Moor Lane, Higher Slade | 70 yd | |
| Starkie Arms | 1 Church Street, Padiham | 106 yd | |
| Molly Rigby's | 15-19 Mill Street, Padiham | 122 yd | |
| Hand & Shuttle | Hand And Shuttle, 1 Eccleshill Street | 150 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aladdins Cave | 1 Central Buildings, Burnley Road | 47 yd | |
| Eddie Gills | 10 Moor Lane, Higher Slade | 49 yd | |
| Hawali Indian Takeaway | 7 Burnley Road, Padiham | 67 yd | |
| Caledonia Chicken And Ribs | 7 Church Street, Padiham | 165 yd | |
| Fu Lam | 13A Church Street, Padiham | 176 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 10 Wyre Street, Padiham | 451 yd | |
| Lidl | Wyre Street, Padiham | 451 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 | 219 yd |
| Padiham Leisure Centre Park Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 428 yd |
| The Arbories Memorial Sports Ground - Padiham Sports Club ARBORIES MEMORIAL GROUND ARBORIES MEMORIAL GROUND WELL STREET | grass pitches | 497 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.