Lane Top is in Fence, Burnley and in Pendle district. BB12 9QR is located in the Fence & Higham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Pendle. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lane Top, Fence, Burnley, BB12 9QR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB12 9EB, BB12 9QH, BB12 9PB, BB12 9PG, BB12 9DZ, BB12 9PD, BB12 9QL, BB12 9PQ, BB12 9PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB12 9QR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 53.3% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 48.7% | 46.7% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 | 17.7% | 25.4% | 7.7% | 37.9% | -12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.2% | 43% | -13.2% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Separated | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 18.4% | 7.1% | 9.1% | 9.3% |
| Widowed | 12.8% | 10.1% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
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 | 38.2% | 43% | 4.8% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 33.7% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 18.4% | 15.1% | -3.3% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 5% | -2.5% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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 | 29.1% | 26.4% | -2.7% | 18.2% | 8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 8.4% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 10.6% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 8.8% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 15.4% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.1% | 28.2% | -0.9% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 99.1% | 95.7% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
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 | 99.1% | 96.7% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.1% | 96.7% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.1% | 76.7% | 4.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.9% | 37.2% | -9.3% |
| Christian | 64.9% | 46.2% | 18.7% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lane Top was 68.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.3% higher than the Barrowford & Pendleside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lane Top has the 12th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Barrowford & Pendleside and the 131st lowest crime rate of 298 local areas in Pendle .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 28.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Lane Top, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2020-11-20 | £279,279 |
| 4 Lane Top, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2017-11-24 | £294,985 |
| 10 Lane Top, Burnley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2017-06-14 | £227,176 |
| 2 Lane Top, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2013-03-28 | £435,169 |
| 8 Lane Top, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2009-11-27 | £332,792 |
BB12 9QR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BB12 9QR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 89 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodfield Nursery School Sefton Street , Brierfield BB9 5BE | 3out of 4 | 2,689 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McMillan Nursery School Railway Street , BB9 9AG | 2out of 4 | 3,615 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reedley Hallows Nursery School Burnley Campus , Barden Lane BB10 1JD | 4out of 4 | 3,725 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Nursery School Bradley Road East , BB9 7QH | 4out of 4 | 3,739 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneyholme Nursery School March Street , BB12 0BU | 4out of 4 | 4,355 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatley Lane Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School Fence , BB12 9ED | 3out of 4 | 285 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newchurch-In-Pendle St Mary's Church of England Primary School Spenbrook Road , Newchurch-in-Pendle BB12 9JP | 1out of 4 | 2,124 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Higham St John's Church of England Primary School Higham Hall Road , Higham BB12 9EU | 3out of 4 | 2,168 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle Primary Academy Walter Street , Brierfield BB9 5AW | 3out of 4 | 2,565 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, Brierfield Halifax Road , Brierfield BB9 5BL | 3out of 4 | 2,926 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marsden Heights Community College Edge End Lane , BB9 0PR | - not rated | 2,930 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Thursby Community College Eastern Avenue , BB10 2AT | 3out of 4 | 4,837 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle Vale College Oxford Road , BB9 8LF | 3out of 4 | 4,874 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shuttleworth College Burnley Road , Padiham BB12 8ST | 2out of 4 | 5,113 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley High School Byron Street , BB12 6NX | 3out of 4 | 5,125 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson and Colne College Scotland Road , BB9 7YT | - not rated | 3,223 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley College Princess Way , BB12 0AN | - not rated | 4,682 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Ikhlaas Primary School 35 Norfolk Street , BB9 7SY | - not rated | 3,102 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ghausia School 1-3 Cross Street , BB9 7EN | - not rated | 3,255 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Edenfield Girls' High School Brunswick Street , Nelson BB9 0PQ | - not rated | 3,680 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Holly Grove School Burnley Campus, Barden Lane , BB10 1JD | 4out of 4 | 3,725 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawdhatul Uloom Jamia Masjid-E-Farooq-Azam, North Street , BB10 1LU | - not rated | 4,313 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rectory | St Annes Hall, Wheatley Lane Road | 192 yd | |
| Enty's Eats | Pendle Forest Sports Club, Barrowford Road | 286 yd | |
| Fence Gate | Fence Gate Inn, 560 Wheatley Lane Road | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pendle Forest Sports Club | Barrowford Road, Fence | 285 yd | |
| Forest | Cuckstool Lane, Fence | 310 yd | |
| The White Swan Hotel | White Swan Hotel, 300 Wheatley Lane Road | 754 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pendle Forest Sports Club BARROWFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 288 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 | 41.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.