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BB12 6NJ

Scott Street

Gawthorpe

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Detailed insights for BB12 6NJ

Overview

Postcode BB12 6NJ is located in an urban city, within the Gawthorpe ward of Burnley in the North West region, and forms part of the Padiham area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Padiham is £37,572 per year. The nearest station is Rose Grove, about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Padiham has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,104 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Padiham has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Padiham is £37,572 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 49 ft away from BB12 6NJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Padiham near BB12 6NJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Rose Grove located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BB12 6NJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Rose Grove

N/A

Walking directions to Rose Grove

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
286
Population density
3,400.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.23(+53%)
Anti-social behaviour
36.75(+105%)
Burglary
7.23(+31%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.42(-40%)
Other crime
5.42(+119%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
283
98.95%
Irish
2
0.7%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.35%
Total population: 286

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
65
25.39%
Level 4+ (Degree)
55
21.48%
Level 3 (A level)
44
17.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
10.55%
Apprenticeship
26
10.16%
Total 16+ residents: 256

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
93
64.14%
Owns with a mortgage
34
23.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
8.97%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.45%
Total households: 145

Property prices in Gawthorpe

Median price£96,250
Price per sq ft£116
Sales (last 12 months)78
Typical range (middle 50%)£76K – £137K

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £96,250 (about £116 per square foot) in Gawthorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,500 up to £360,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gawthorpe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£294,000£188
Semi-Detached4£127,250£137
Terraced64£95,500£113
Flats6£57,000£155

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gawthorpe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gawthorpe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£197,500£62,500£135,000£56,498
2017£182,500£73,000£130,000£57,000
2018£206,500£65,000£135,000£60,000
2019£224,000£59,000£120,000£60,750
2020£211,000£61,000£120,000£70,000
2021£231,500£50,000£87,500£77,500
2022£247,000£49,995£192,500£80,000
2023£244,950£63,500£173,500£88,500
2024£245,000£66,000£162,000£79,950
2025£250,000£60,500£176,500£91,000
2026£338,000£85,000£124,250£115,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gawthorpe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gawthorpe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£171£158£158£66
2017£147£88£193£71
2018£178£95£155£70
2019£202£101£173£76
2020£179£132£181£82
2021£187£109£110£93
2022£280£93£183£100
2023£234£119£178£99
2024£232£122£202£95
2025£212£155£219£112
2026£195£124£193£114
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gawthorpe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Gawthorpe in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB12 6NJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB12 6NJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Apr 20269, Campbell Street, Burnley, BB12 6NLTerracedLeasehold£97,000
23 Jun 20253, Campbell Street, Burnley, BB12 6NLTerracedLeasehold£87,500
09 May 20252, Marlowe Avenue, Burnley, BB12 8TBSemi-DetachedFreehold£178,000
28 Nov 20257, Cunliffe Drive, Burnley, BB12 6BTDetachedFreehold£295,000
24 Oct 202529, Cunliffe Drive, Burnley, BB12 6BTDetachedFreehold£295,000

Schools

In the BB12 6NJ postcode area, located within Padiham, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB12 6NJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryBurnley High SchoolFree schools

Good

0.3 miSecondaryShuttleworth CollegeAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.3 miSecondaryShuttleworth CollegeFoundation school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Burnley district (2025-26).

Band A£1,637
Band B£1,910
Band C£2,183
Band D£2,456
Band E£3,002
Band F£3,547
Band G£4,093
Band H£4,912

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BB12 6NJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Victoria Taylor

Gawthorpe - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Oliver Ryan

Burnley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBurnleyE07000117
Parliamentary ConstituencyBurnleyE14001142
WardGawthorpeE05005157
ParishPadihamE04005138
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)PadihamE02005179
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Burnley 004BE01024884
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BB12 6NJ

Is BB12 6NJ (Padiham) safe?

The area around BB12 6NJ records about 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near BB12 6NJ?

The median sale price around BB12 6NJ in Padiham is £96,250 (about £116 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB12 6NJ?

There are 13 schools close to BB12 6NJ, including Burnley High School (Good), Shuttleworth College and Shuttleworth College (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BB12 6NJ?

The closest station to BB12 6NJ is Rose Grove, about 1,224 m away.

How deprived is the area around BB12 6NJ?

BB12 6NJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,104 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BB12 6NJ (Padiham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Burnley covering BB12 6NJ is Oliver Ryan (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Victoria Taylor (Reform UK).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.