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About

Briercliffe is a residential ward located on the eastern edge of Burnley. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, from older terraced homes to more modern developments, set within a landscape that rises towards the open moorland of the Pennines. It contains the distinct communities of Briercliffe and Haggate, which maintain their own local identities and facilities. The topography provides views across the wider borough.

The ward includes the historic site of Extwistle Hall, a 16th-century manor house, and the surrounding rural hamlets. Land use is a combination of residential streets, small local businesses, and farmland, with several non-conformist chapels dotting the area. It is connected to Burnley town centre by main roads that follow the contours of the hills, with the rural boundary marked by the catchment of Swinden Reservoir.

Area overview

On average Briercliffe has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Briercliffe is £45,010 per year. There are 4 schools in Briercliffe: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Briercliffe is home to around 5,563 people, with a population density of about 323.3 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
8.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Briercliffe Population
5,563
Population density
323.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.55(-37%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.34(-2%)
Vehicle crime
5.39(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.49(-50%)
Other theft
3.6(-46%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,266
94.64%
Pakistani
89
1.6%
Other White
42
0.75%
Irish
41
0.74%
White and Asian (mixed)
30
0.54%
Total population: 5,564

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,335
28.68%
Level 3 (A level)
974
20.92%
No qualifications
756
16.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
658
14.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
423
9.09%
Total 16+ residents: 4,655

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,030
41.73%
Owns with a mortgage
928
37.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
325
13.17%
Other social rented
96
3.89%
Other forms of private rent
64
2.59%
Total households: 2,468

Property prices in Briercliffe

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £166,250 in Briercliffe area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,500 up to £540,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Briercliffe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£295,125
Semi-Detached31£180,000
Terraced36£120,000

10 years median price trend in Briercliffe

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Briercliffe.

All postcodes in Briercliffe

BB103QA

Nelson Road

BB102HT

Cross Street

BB102RA

Granville Street

BB102DX

Cornholme

BB102JS

Sandiway Drive

BB102JT

Tiverton Drive

BB102NT

Horning Crescent

BB102EL

Burnsall Close

BB102AL

Balderstone Lane

BB103QN

Halifax Road

BB102FD

Standen Hall Close

BB102HR

Granville Street

BB102HU

Church Street

BB102JW

Sutcliffe Street

BB102JZ

Haggate Fold

BB102DS

Shore Avenue

BB102DZ

Westbury Close

BB102UN

Briercliffe

BB103QY

Halifax Road

BB102JN

Kimberley Street

BB102DP

Stanbury Drive

BB102EH

Grassington Drive

BB102JB

Tennyson Street

BB102JP

Cobden Street

BB102JQ

Douglas Road

BB102TN

Holt Business Park

BB102NS

Sutton Avenue

BB102ER

Camp Street

BB102TJ

Widow Hill Road

BB102ES

Gorple Street

BB103PL

Monk Hall Lane

BB102HN

Finsley Street

BB102NU

Wroxham Close

BB103QH

Halifax Road

BB102TH

Widow Hill Road

BB102NH

Briercliffe

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.