Postcode Analysis Burnley, North West

MERTON STREET, BB12 0DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERTON STREET, BB12 0DG.

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Population

493

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 28,900 /yr

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Employed

27%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BB12 0DG 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.

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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines BB12 0DG — 93% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Average age 28 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.

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

BB12 0DG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Merton Street, 0.2km from Stoneyholme in Burnley. Administratively it sits within Daneshouse with Stoneyholme ward and the Burnley constituency.

Day-to-day life in BB12 0DG has the character of 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 28 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £25k, 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 0DG are sourced from Output Area E00126272 (shared with 4 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 0DG. The average age is 28.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British4.5%
Asian / British Asian92.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

27%Active
FT: 12%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 25,000

1 sales · Mean £ 25,000

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

Crime around BB12 0DG is moderate at 66 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.

Anti-social behaviour124
Violence and sexual offences94
Shoplifting80
Public order18
Other theft17

school Local Schools

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Stoneyholme Nursery School

Outstanding92 pupils0.2 km
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The Heights Burnley

1 pupils0.3 km
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Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School

Outstanding418 pupils0.4 km
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Burnley St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good210 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Good1.1 km
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Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School

Requires Improvement198 pupils1.1 km
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Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy

Requires Improvement1284 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Burnley

Requires Improvement205 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

70 nearby
  • Lancashire Halal Meat Centre0.9 km
  • Martha's Kitchen0.7 km
  • River Island Clothing Co.0.8 km
  • Sportsdirect.com0.4 km
  • Barnaby Fudge1.0 km
  • + 65 more
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Pub, NightClub

29 nearby
  • Penny Black0.8 km
  • The New Brew-M0.8 km
  • The Talbot Hotel0.7 km
  • Daneshouse WMC0.8 km
  • Smackwater Jacks0.9 km
  • + 24 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

60 nearby
  • Continentals0.9 km
  • Masserella's Cafe0.7 km
  • The Hideaway Bar & Kitchen0.9 km
  • Chick-N-Grill1.0 km
  • Little Barista0.8 km
  • + 55 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Burnley0.4 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.4 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
  • Asda0.3 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.9 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Delight In Sight0.9 km
  • Anahs Tandoori House0.1 km
  • Nafees Bakers & Sweets0.7 km
  • Sprinkles0.8 km
  • Oasis Grillaz1.0 km
  • + 35 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express0.6 km
  • Ormerod Hotel1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Burnley Central0.3 km
  • Burnley0.8 km
  • Burnley Barracks0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Kent Street0.1 km
  • Kent Street0.1 km
  • Burnley College0.2 km
  • Oswald Street0.2 km
  • Oswald Street0.2 km