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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 47 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
47
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
22.65(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.16(+1%)
Vehicle crime
5.39(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.49(-50%)
Burglary
3.95(-29%)
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 85 recent sales, the median property price is £142,500 in Briercliffe area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,500 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
Flats3£100,000
Terraced44£111,250
Semi-Detached23£180,000
Detached15£275,000

10 years median price trend in Briercliffe

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

All postcodes in Briercliffe

BB102BG

Briercliffe

BB102FD

Standen Hall Close

BB102HU

Church Street

BB102HF

King Street

BB102NU

Wroxham Close

BB102NH

Briercliffe

BB102TN

Holt Business Park

BB103QG

Todmorden Road

BB102JJ

Burnley Road

BB102UA

Clockhouse Grove

BB102HX

Queen Street

BB103RA

Ridehalgh Lane

BB102EZ

Briercliffe Road

BB103QU

Black House Lane

BB102TS

Balderstone Lane

BB102DR

Portsmouth Avenue

BB102ED

Chorlton Close

BB102EF

Standen Hall Drive

BB102SU

Clockhouse Avenue

BB103PW

Todmorden Road

BB102UD

Hartlands Close

BB103PN

Todmorden Road

BB103QZ

Halifax Road

BB102JU

Delamere Road

BB102HH

Parker Street

BB102EY

Oaken Bank

BB103QN

Halifax Road

BB103PL

Monk Hall Lane

BB102FX

Hallam Street

BB102DT

Lydgate

BB102HS

Townley Street

BB102JT

Tiverton Drive

BB102EL

Burnsall Close

BB102AL

Balderstone Lane

BB102HZ

Thursden Avenue

BB103QP

Walverden Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.