Postcode Analysis Burnley, North West

OSWALD STREET, BB12 0BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OSWALD STREET, BB12 0BX.

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Population

171

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 28,900 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BB12 0BX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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10/10
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10/10
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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines BB12 0BX — 69% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BB12 0BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oswald Street, 0.6km from Stoneyholme in Burnley. Administratively it sits within Daneshouse with Stoneyholme ward and the Burnley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of just 27, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Burnley.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for BB12 0BX are sourced from Output Area E00181522 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB12 0BX. The average age is 27.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British26.6%
Asian / British Asian68.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Energetic but invested. You'll find a high concentration of young adults who own their homes, creating a stable but youthful environment.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 300,000

1 sales · Mean £ 300,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BB12 0BX has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences102
Anti-social behaviour95
Criminal damage and arson19
Drugs19
Other theft15

school Local Schools

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Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School

Outstanding418 pupils0.1 km
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Stoneyholme Nursery School

Outstanding92 pupils0.2 km
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The Heights Burnley

1 pupils0.2 km
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Reedley Hallows Nursery School

Outstanding160 pupils0.9 km
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Barden Primary School

Good446 pupils0.9 km
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Holly Grove School

Outstanding119 pupils0.9 km
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Burnley St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good210 pupils1.0 km
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Heasandford Primary School

Good619 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • Well Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Oliver's Off Licence0.6 km
  • Lancashire Halal Meat Centre0.6 km
  • Sportsdirect.com0.8 km
  • Burnley Food Plus Ltd0.6 km
  • + 34 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Talbot Hotel0.9 km
  • The Town Mouse0.9 km
  • Daneshouse WMC0.5 km
  • Worsthorne Social Club0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • Chick-N-Grill0.7 km
  • Bull Ring1.0 km
  • Frankie And Lolas0.6 km
  • McDonald's Restaurants Ltd0.6 km
  • Bertrams Restaurant0.5 km
  • + 18 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Fresco'z1.0 km
  • KFC0.8 km
  • Sulimania Tandoori Takeaway0.8 km
  • Enzos Pizza Takeaway Ltd0.8 km
  • Padrinos Pizza0.8 km
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Burnley0.8 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.8 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Asda0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Burnley Central0.7 km
  • Burnley1.2 km
  • Burnley Barracks1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Oswald Street0.3 km
  • Oswald Street0.3 km
  • Granville Street0.3 km
  • Bond Street0.4 km
  • Taylor Street0.4 km