Pennine Grove is in Padiham, Burnley and in Burnley district. BB12 9AB 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 Pennine Grove, Padiham, Burnley, BB12 9AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB12 9AA, BB12 9AP, BB12 9AW, BB12 8PB, BB12 8NQ, BB12 8PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB12 9AB 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 | 46.3% | 48.2% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 53.7% | 51.8% | -1.9% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of BB12 9AB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.6% | 27.8% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.2% | 57.9% | -5.3% | 44.2% | 13.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 9.4% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.8% | 49.9% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 1.5% |
| Good health | 42.8% | 36% | -6.8% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 6.9% | 10.3% | 3.4% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 9AB this area, 8.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.2% | 8.8% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 10.5% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 19% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 9.1% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.9% | 19.9% | 2.0% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.6% | 31.6% | -1.0% | 33.8% | -2.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 95.3% | 95.4% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 97.7% 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% | 97.7% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 97.5% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.6% | 76.7% | 14.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.9% | 37.2% | -10.3% |
| Christian | 65.5% | 46.2% | 19.3% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pennine Grove was 37.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.2% lower than the Gawthorpe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pennine Grove has the lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Gawthorpe and the 42nd lowest crime rate of 302 local areas in Burnley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 35.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Pennine Grove, Burnley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2023-11-24 | £490,787 |
| 14 Pennine Grove, Burnley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2021-08-18 | £710,342 |
| 16A Pennine Grove, Burnley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2020-09-17 | £496,991 |
| 18 Pennine Grove, Burnley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2019-05-31 | £375,556 |
| 11 Pennine Grove, Burnley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2019-05-24 | £397,222 |
BB12 9AB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 124 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 48 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 42 |
| Education | 28 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| 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 | 2,007 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosegrove Nursery School Havelock Street , BB12 6AJ | 4out of 4 | 3,412 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ightenhill Nursery School Lionel Street , BB12 6DY | 4out of 4 | 3,839 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Taywood Nursery Accrington Road , BB11 5AE | 4out of 4 | 4,722 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneyholme Nursery School March Street , BB12 0BU | 4out of 4 | 5,118 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 | 816 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 | 1,581 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Padiham Primary School Burnley Road , Padiham BB12 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,732 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 | 1,982 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,018 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 1,969 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley High School Byron Street , BB12 6NX | 3out of 4 | 2,448 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 | 5,149 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 | 2,670 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coal Clough Academy Swindon Street , BB11 4PF | 3out of 4 | 4,987 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heights Burnley Burleigh Street , BB12 0DU | - not rated | 5,038 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rose School Greenock Street , BB11 4DT | 3out of 4 | 5,132 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 | 1,027 yd | |
| Kings Arms | 2 Mill Street, Padiham | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Padiham Masonic Hall Co Ltd | 22 Moor Lane, Higher Slade | 887 yd | |
| Free Gardeners Arms | Public House, 2 St Giles Street | 923 yd | |
| Boyce's Barrel | 9 Burnley Road, Padiham | 958 yd | |
| The Cellar Restaurant | 2 Church Street, Padiham | 1,000 yd | |
| Starkie Arms | 1 Church Street, Padiham | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eddie Gills | 10 Moor Lane, Higher Slade | 936 yd | |
| Aladdins Cave | 1 Central Buildings, Burnley Road | 964 yd | |
| Hawali Indian Takeaway | 7 Burnley Road, Padiham | 967 yd | |
| Fu Lam | 13A Church Street, Padiham | 1,034 yd | |
| Caledonia Chicken And Ribs | 7 Church Street, Padiham | 1,038 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Higham Recreation Ground (Closed) Higham Road | grass pitches | 530 yd |
| Padiham St Leonards C Of E School ST LEONARDS PRIMARY SCHOOL ST LEONARDS PRIMARY SCHOOL MEADOW STREET | grass pitches | 801 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 | 30.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 29.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 38.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 38.3 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 3.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 3.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 6.09 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.