Postcode Analysis Burnley, North West

PRINTERS FOLD, BB12 6PH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINTERS FOLD, BB12 6PH.

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Population

273

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 43,000 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BB12 6PH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BB12 6PH spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 22.4% year-on-year.

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

BB12 6PH is a sought-after residential area on Printers Fold, 0.4km from Lowerhouse in Burnley. Administratively it sits within Rosegrove with Lowerhouse ward and the Burnley constituency.

For families considering a move, BB12 6PH represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £193k, down 22.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BB12 6PH are sourced from Output Area E00126392 (shared with 2 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 6PH. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 190,750

14 sales · Mean £ 201,821

Terraced

£ 122,500

4 sales · Mean £ 120,737

Semi-Detached

£ 139,950

3 sales · Mean £ 137,400

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

BB12 6PH has low crime rates — 27 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 offences61
Anti-social behaviour27
Other crime7
Criminal damage and arson6
Burglary5

school Local Schools

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Burnley High School

Good557 pupils0.5 km
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Whitegate Nursery School

Outstanding114 pupils0.6 km
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Shuttleworth College

Requires Improvement1110 pupils0.7 km
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Padiham Primary School

Good297 pupils0.8 km
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Burnley Lowerhouse Junior School

Good221 pupils0.8 km
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St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham

Good226 pupils1.1 km
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St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Good210 pupils1.1 km
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Padiham Green Church of England Primary School

Good202 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Barnfield Training Centre0.9 km
  • Cafe Exertis0.4 km
  • Bombay Hut1.0 km
  • Luncheon Club0.5 km
  • Sycamore Farm1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Bobs Butchers0.8 km
  • Cheapside General Store0.8 km
  • Victoria Booze0.7 km
  • Whitegate Wines0.5 km
  • Victoria News0.6 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Shakespeare Hotel0.7 km
  • Lowerhouse Cricket Club - Bar0.6 km
  • Lowerhouse Mills Social Club0.2 km
  • The Canteen0.2 km
  • George IV0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Top Taster0.7 km
  • Sue's Cafe & Sandwich Bar0.5 km
  • W.H. Oddie Ltd1.0 km
  • Choi's Kitchen0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rose Grove1.2 km
  • Hapton1.7 km
  • Burnley Barracks2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Riverside Mews0.2 km
  • Riverside Mews0.2 km
  • Knotts Lane0.2 km
  • Printers Fold0.2 km
  • Mills0.3 km