BB12 0ED is a safe, established residential area on Lower Mead Drive, 0.7km from Burnley Lane in Burnley. Administratively it sits within Queensgate ward and the Burnley constituency.
For families considering a move, BB12 0ED represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £162k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 4.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BB12 0ED are sourced from Output Area E00126361 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOWER MEAD DRIVE, BB12 0ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER MEAD DRIVE, BB12 0ED.
373
44
£ 35,100 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
BB12 0ED is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 4.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB12 0ED. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 131,000
17 sales · Mean £ 144,417
Detached
£ 178,500
5 sales · Mean £ 190,300
Terraced
£ 155,000
1 sales · Mean £ 155,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BB12 0ED has low crime rates — 28 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.
school Local Schools
Reedley Hallows Nursery School
Barden Primary School
Holly Grove School
Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School
The Heights Burnley
Stoneyholme Nursery School
Casterton Primary Academy
St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- The Ark At Northbridge0.9 km
- Bertrams Restaurant1.0 km
- Cha Cha Chai1.0 km
- Crow Wood Leisure Club1.0 km
- Mansha Sweet Centre0.9 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Hurtley Street Grocery Store0.9 km
- Kashmir Watan Food Stores0.8 km
- W.H. Oddie Ltd1.0 km
- Prairie Food Market0.8 km
- Queensgate News0.9 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Paradise W.M.C1.0 km
- Prairie Public House0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Pepe`s Piri Piri1.0 km
- Premier Curries0.9 km
- New Hong Kong0.9 km
- Kakaz0.9 km
- Fresco'z1.0 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burnley Central1.7 km
- Brierfield1.8 km
- Burnley Barracks2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Lower Manor Lane0.3 km
- Blacker Street0.3 km
- Barden Lane0.4 km
- Ruskin Street0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BB120ED · Data under Open Government Licence