Postcode Analysis Burnley, North West

OSWALD STREET, BB12 0BY House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

553

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 28,900 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BB12 0BY 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 42% of tenure in BB12 0BY — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

BB12 0BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oswald Street, 0.7km from Burnley Lane in Burnley. Administratively it sits within Daneshouse with Stoneyholme ward and the Burnley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BB12 0BY is 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. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The predominance of young residents (average age 28) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Burnley. Full-time employment stands at 13% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00181545 (shared with 24 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 0BY. The average age is 27.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British21.9%
Asian / British Asian72.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 13%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

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

BB12 0BY has low crime rates — 22 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 offences53
Anti-social behaviour25
Drugs10
Criminal damage and arson7
Vehicle crime6

school Local Schools

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Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School

Outstanding418 pupils0.1 km
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The Heights Burnley

1 pupils0.3 km
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Stoneyholme Nursery School

Outstanding92 pupils0.4 km
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Reedley Hallows Nursery School

Outstanding160 pupils0.8 km
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Barden Primary School

Good446 pupils0.8 km
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Holly Grove School

Outstanding119 pupils0.8 km
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Heasandford Primary School

Good619 pupils1.1 km
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Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School

Requires Improvement198 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

37 nearby
  • Lancashire Halal Meat Centre0.7 km
  • Sportsdirect.com1.0 km
  • Al Madina Halal Butcher0.5 km
  • All Fresh Meat Supplies0.8 km
  • Argos Extra0.8 km
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Burnley1.0 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd1.0 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd1.0 km
  • Asda0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Enzos Pizza Takeaway Ltd0.8 km
  • Padrinos Pizza0.8 km
  • Tung Lok0.9 km
  • Anahs Tandoori House0.5 km
  • Naafiah Grill & Pizza0.8 km
  • + 20 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Bertrams Restaurant0.4 km
  • Cha Cha Chai0.9 km
  • Crow Wood Leisure Club0.4 km
  • Hungry Jacks0.7 km
  • Rajas0.7 km
  • + 10 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Daneshouse WMC0.5 km
  • Worsthorne Social Club0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Burnley Central0.9 km
  • Burnley Barracks1.3 km
  • Burnley1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Oswald Street0.5 km
  • Oswald Street0.5 km
  • Farnley Court0.5 km
  • Farnley Court0.5 km
  • Granville Street0.5 km