BB12 0DD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oswald Street, 0.5km 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 — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 68% 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 is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £80k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 0DD are sourced from Output Area E00126271 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OSWALD STREET, BB12 0DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OSWALD STREET, BB12 0DD.
425
32
£ 28,900 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB12 0DD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines BB12 0DD — 92% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Average age 32 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB12 0DD. The average age is 31.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 80,000
1 sales · Mean £ 80,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BB12 0DD is moderate at 56 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Stoneyholme Nursery School
The Heights Burnley
Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School
Burnley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
Reedley Hallows Nursery School
Holly Grove School
Barden Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
67 nearby- Well Pharmacy1.0 km
- Lancashire Halal Meat Centre0.7 km
- Martha's Kitchen0.8 km
- River Island Clothing Co.0.9 km
- Sportsdirect.com0.6 km
- + 62 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Penny Black1.0 km
- The New Brew-M1.0 km
- Illuminati1.0 km
- The Kestrel Suite & Kokos0.9 km
- Bridge Inn Bier Huis0.9 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
48 nearby- Continentals1.0 km
- Masserella's Cafe0.8 km
- Sandygate Sports Lounge0.9 km
- St Jamess Coffee House0.9 km
- Aldo Due0.7 km
- + 43 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Sainsbury's Burnley0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Asda0.4 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd1.0 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Delight In Sight1.0 km
- Enzos Pizza Takeaway Ltd0.8 km
- Padrinos Pizza0.9 km
- Italian Summers Ltd T/A Pronto Pizza0.9 km
- K2 Fast Food0.9 km
- + 37 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Holiday Inn Express0.9 km
- Ormerod Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burnley Central0.4 km
- Burnley1.0 km
- Burnley Barracks1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Oswald Street0.1 km
- Oswald Street0.1 km
- Granville Street0.2 km
- Kent Street0.3 km
- Bond Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BB120DD · Data under Open Government Licence