Burnley · BB12
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Covering Burnley, Barley, Fence, Higham, Padiham, Read, Simonstone, Wheatley Lane, including Barrowford & Pendleside, Brierfield West & Reedley, Daneshouse with Stoneyholme. Find plumbers nearby.
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BB12 (Burnley) in a nutshell
BB12 covers Burnley, Barley, Fence, Higham, Padiham, Read, Simonstone, Wheatley Lane, in Burnley and Pendle and Ribble Valley. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.
Local tips for BB12
Two councils in one district
BB12 is split between Burnley and Pendle and Ribble Valley. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.
Where's this from?
postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authorityGive your full postcode
BB12 stretches across Barrowford & Pendleside, Brierfield West & Reedley, Daneshouse with Stoneyholme and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'BB12', when you ask for quotes.
Where's this from?
postcodes.io (ONSPD) wardsOlder terraces, older pipes
Burnley has lots of terraced homes. In older ones, ask the plumber to look at shared supply pipes and any old tanks in the loft.
Where's this from?
ONS Census 2021, Burnley: 45.9% terracedEngland landlord rules: quick version
- No single certificate: but keep water, heating and sanitation in repair.
- Legionella: assess the risk for each let.
- CO alarms: needed where there's a fixed combustion appliance (not gas cookers).
More detail on the Burnley page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.
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Frequently asked questions
Which areas does BB12 cover?
BB12 (Burnley, Barley, Fence, Higham, Padiham, Read, Simonstone, Wheatley Lane) includes the wards of Barrowford & Pendleside, Brierfield West & Reedley, Daneshouse with Stoneyholme, East Whalley, Read & Simonstone, Fence & Higham, Gannow, Gawthorpe, Hapton with Park, Queensgate, Rosegrove with Lowerhouse, Sabden, Trinity, Whittlefield with Ightenhill (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).
Which postcode districts are next to BB12?
Neighbouring districts include BB11 (Burnley), BB10 (Burnley), BB4 (Acre), BB9 (Nelson), BB6 (Dinckley) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering BB12 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.
How many homes are in BB12?
About 14,926 households and 34,620 residents at the 2011 Census, across 978 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).
Which council area is BB12 in?
BB12 sits in Burnley, Pendle, Ribble Valley (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Burnley, Pendle and Clitheroe.
📊 The numbers behind this page
- Postcode district
- BB12 1
- Areas covered
- Burnley, Barley, Fence, Higham, Padiham, Read, Simonstone, Wheatley Lane 2
- Active postcodes
- 978 3
- Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
- 14,926 2
- Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
- 34,620 2
- Electoral wards
- Barrowford & Pendleside, Brierfield West & Reedley, Daneshouse with Stoneyholme, East Whalley, Read & Simonstone, Fence & Higham, Gannow, Gawthorpe, Hapton with Park … 4
- Parliamentary constituencies
- Burnley, Pendle and Clitheroe 4
- Local authority
- Burnley, Pendle, Ribble Valley 4
- Households in converted/shared houses (Burnley built-up area)
- 0.8% 5
- ONS Postcode Directory
- Doogal
- Doogal / ONSPD
- postcodes.io
- ONS Census 2021
Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.