Whitegate Close is in Padiham, Burnley and in Burnley district. BB12 8TJ 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 Whitegate Close, Padiham, Burnley, BB12 8TJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB12 8TL, BB12 8TG, BB12 7EW, BB12 8TD, BB12 8RJ, BB12 8TF, BB12 7EN, BB12 7EE, BB12 7EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB12 8TJ is primarily male, with 53.3% 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 | 52.5% | 46.7% | -5.8% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 47.5% | 53.3% | 5.8% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
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 8TJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.8% 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 | 46.9% | 53.8% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.9% | 20.2% | -0.7% | 44.2% | -24.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 6.6% | 5.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 19.9% | 15.2% | -4.7% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 4.5% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 34.5% | 40.8% | 6.3% | 48.4% | -7.6% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 30.6% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 15% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 10.6% | 11.5% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 7.5% |
| Very bad health | 5.1% | 2.2% | -2.9% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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.
In the area around BB12 8TJ this area, 31.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.4% | 31.6% | -12.8% | 18.2% | 13.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.4% | 13.8% | -6.6% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 16.4% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 14.2% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 4.6% | 16% | 11.4% | 33.8% | -17.8% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.8% | 97.8% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 99.2% | 97.8% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 97.8% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.3% | 76.7% | -16.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 38.4% | 13.5% | 24.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitegate Close was 214.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.3% higher than the Gawthorpe average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Whitegate Close has the 6th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Gawthorpe and the 51st highest crime rate of 302 local areas in Burnley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Whitegate Close, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2021-06-08 | £117,947 |
| 36 Whitegate Close, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £24,000 | 1996-09-27 | £98,909 |
BB12 8TJ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 34 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Other | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitegate Nursery School Victoria Road , Padiham BB12 8TG | 4out of 4 | 143 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosegrove Nursery School Havelock Street , BB12 6AJ | 4out of 4 | 1,834 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ightenhill Nursery School Lionel Street , BB12 6DY | 4out of 4 | 2,391 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Taywood Nursery Accrington Road , BB11 5AE | 4out of 4 | 3,145 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneyholme Nursery School March Street , BB12 0BU | 4out of 4 | 4,154 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padiham Primary School Burnley Road , Padiham BB12 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 415 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 | 724 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 | 783 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Moor Lane , Padiham BB12 8HT | 3out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Lowerhouse Junior School Liverpool Road , BB12 6LN | 3out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Community 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 | 533 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley High School Byron Street , BB12 6NX | 3out of 4 | 868 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 | 4,047 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 | 1,486 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rose School Greenock Street , BB11 4DT | 3out of 4 | 3,390 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coal Clough Academy Swindon Street , BB11 4PF | 3out of 4 | 3,405 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heights Burnley Burleigh Street , BB12 0DU | - not rated | 4,026 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Hub Burnley Chapel Place , Hammerton street BB11 1LE | - not rated | 4,304 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortys Cafe | 818 Padiham Road, Burnley | 570 yd | |
| Jaipur Restaurant And Takeaway | 90 Burnley Road, Padiham | 719 yd | |
| Cafe Exertis | Technology House, Magnesium Way | 732 yd | |
| Taste Delicious | 21 Green Lane, Padiham | 796 yd | |
| The Workshop | Unit 21, Riverside Mill | 803 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shakespeare Hotel | Wytham Street, Padiham | 358 yd | |
| The Canteen | Lowerhouse Mills Social Club, Lowerhouse Lane | 763 yd | |
| Bridge Inn | 68 Burnley Road, Padiham | 776 yd | |
| Flying Dutchman | 89 Burnley Road, Padiham | 933 yd | |
| George IV | Padiham Road, Burnley | 957 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choi's Kitchen | 106 Victoria Road, Padiham | 258 yd | |
| Top Taster | 46 Cambridge Drive, Padiham | 474 yd | |
| Pendle Street Chippy | 1 Pendle Street, Padiham | 601 yd | |
| New Taste | 141 Burnley Road, Padiham | 695 yd | |
| Taj Gourmet | 133 Burnley Road, Padiham | 710 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 10 Wyre Street, Padiham | 931 yd | |
| Lidl | Wyre Street, Padiham | 931 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gawthorpe School (Closed) Burnley Road | grass pitches | 436 yd |
| Shuttleworth College BURNLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 444 yd |
| Hameldon Community College (Site 1) (Closed) Byron Street | grass pitches | 710 yd |
| Habergham Playing Fields KIDDROW LANE | grass pitches | 901 yd |
| Fennyfold Playing Fields ST. JOHNS ROAD | grass pitches | 911 yd |
| Barnfield Training Centre (South) HOME FARM HOME FARM HABERGHAM DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 991 yd |
| Padiham Leisure Centre Park Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,083 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 35 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 58.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 58.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 16.73 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.