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About

Brunshaw ward occupies the southern edge of Burnley, characterised by residential streets and green spaces on the higher ground overlooking the town centre. The area is primarily made up of terraced housing and some post-war developments, with local shops and services concentrated along Gannow Lane. It is a residential community with several primary schools and places of worship serving the neighbourhood.

The ward includes Towneley Park, a large historic estate with woodland, golf courses, and Towneley Hall itself, a former manor house now operating as a museum and art gallery. Brunshaw also contains areas of open moorland at its southern boundary, providing walking routes with views across the Calder Valley. The mix of urban housing and accessible countryside defines much of the local character.

Area overview

On average Brunshaw has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Brunshaw is £37,893 per year. There are 2 schools in Brunshaw: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Brunshaw is home to around 6,267 people, with a population density of about 3,215.6 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
26.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Brunshaw Population
6,267
Population density
3,215.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.3(+43%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.39(+80%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.49(+28%)
Burglary
4.95(-11%)
Vehicle crime
4.95(-17%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,867
93.59%
Other White
127
2.03%
Pakistani
60
0.96%
White and Asian (mixed)
47
0.75%
Irish
43
0.69%
Total population: 6,269

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,335
26.08%
Level 4 qualifications or above
992
19.38%
Level 3 (A level)
902
17.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
781
15.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
603
11.78%
Total 16+ residents: 5,118

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
832
27.94%
Owns with a mortgage
732
24.58%
Other social rented
619
20.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
466
15.65%
Social rents from council
247
8.29%
Total households: 2,978

Property prices in Brunshaw

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £128,500 in Brunshaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £415,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Brunshaw 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 Brunshaw over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached23£155,000
Terraced51£110,000
Detached4£350,000

10 years median price trend in Brunshaw

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

All postcodes in Brunshaw

BB104PG

Darnley Street

BB104NL

Stoneyhurst Avenue

BB104QD

Brownhill Avenue

Data Sources

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