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BB12 8TD

Wordsworth Avenue

Gawthorpe

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Detailed insights for BB12 8TD

Overview

Postcode BB12 8TD 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 1 miles away. There are 7 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
15.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

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

15.8%

Approximately 15.8% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 296 ft away from BB12 8TD.

Flood risk

No risk

Padiham near BB12 8TD 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
336
Population density
2,066.4 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
328
97.62%
Indian
3
0.89%
Chinese
1
0.3%
Other Asian
1
0.3%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.3%
Total population: 336

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
87
31.99%
Level 4+ (Degree)
51
18.75%
Level 3 (A level)
46
16.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
15.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
9.93%
Total 16+ residents: 272

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
60
45.11%
Owns with a mortgage
33
24.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
10.53%
Other social rented
12
9.02%
Social rents from council
9
6.77%
Total households: 133

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 8TD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB12 8TD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Dec 202510, Wordsworth Avenue, Burnley, BB12 8TDTerracedFreehold£130,000
23 Apr 202520, Wordsworth Avenue, Burnley, BB12 8TDTerracedFreehold£82,000
07 Apr 202624, Ruskin Avenue, Burnley, BB12 8TFTerracedFreehold£144,500
24 Oct 202522, Ruskin Avenue, Burnley, BB12 8TFTerracedFreehold£155,000
23 May 202511, Ruskin Avenue, Burnley, BB12 8TFTerracedFreehold£115,000

Schools

In the BB12 8TD postcode area, located within Padiham, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB12 8TD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNurseryWhitegate Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.2 miSecondaryShuttleworth CollegeFoundation school

Requires improvement

0.2 miSecondaryShuttleworth CollegeAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB12 8TD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB12 8TD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miTescoFleetwood Road, Burnley, BB12 8DFWalking directions to Tesco

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 8TD, 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 8TD

Is BB12 8TD (Padiham) safe?

The area around BB12 8TD 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 8TD?

The median sale price around BB12 8TD 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 8TD?

There are 13 schools close to BB12 8TD, including Whitegate Nursery School (Outstanding), Shuttleworth College (Requires improvement) and Shuttleworth College. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BB12 8TD?

BB12 8TD 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 8TD (Padiham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Burnley covering BB12 8TD 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.