BB12 0NX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Whittlefield in Burnley. Administratively it sits within Whittlefield with Ightenhill ward and the Burnley constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for BB12 0NX are sourced from Output Area E00126440 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BB12 0NX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BB12 0NX.
370
39
£ 33,800 /yr
61%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BB12 0NX spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB12 0NX. The average age is 39.0. 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 & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BB12 0NX is moderate at 57 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
Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School
St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Whittlefield Primary School
Burnley Ightenhill Primary School
Taywood Nursery
The Heights Burnley
Ightenhill Nursery School
Stoneyholme Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Cohens Chemist0.8 km
- Cohens Chemist0.6 km
- Spar1.0 km
- Community Solutions North West - Unit 10.9 km
- Empire News1.0 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Ighten Mount Bowling Club0.7 km
- Hidden Burnley1.0 km
- Sanctuary Rock Bar0.9 km
- Gannow Wharf0.9 km
- The Angel Inn0.6 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Howard Street Community Centre0.8 km
- Pyramid Self Help Group0.7 km
- Asda Cafe - Compass1.0 km
- The Corner0.8 km
- It's My Party1.0 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Burnley Oriental Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Jesun Chinese Take Away1.0 km
- Kenanks0.5 km
- Yui's Thai Kitchen0.5 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsbury's Burnley0.9 km
- Farmfoods1.0 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd1.0 km
- Asda1.0 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn Express0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burnley Barracks0.3 km
- Burnley0.9 km
- Burnley Central1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Berwick Drive0.2 km
- Coverdale Way0.2 km
- Crow Wood Avenue0.2 km
- Allerton Drive0.2 km
- Clifton Farm Shops0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BB120NX · Data under Open Government Licence