Burnley is a town in Lancashire, located in the North West of England. It lies along the River Brun and is surrounded by the Pennine hills, offering a mix of urban and rural landscapes. The town has a strong industrial heritage, historically centered around textile manufacturing during the 19th century. Today, Burnley retains elements of its past with landmarks like the Weavers’ Triangle, a conservation area highlighting its cotton industry roots.
The area is known for its football club, Burnley FC, which plays a significant role in local culture. The town has a range of green spaces, including Towneley Park, which features woodlands, a museum, and sports facilities. Burnley’s transport links include rail connections to Manchester and Leeds, making it accessible for commuters. The town center has a mix of shops, markets, and eateries, catering to everyday needs. While it faces economic challenges, Burnley continues to evolve with regeneration projects aimed at improving infrastructure and opportunities.
Area overview
On average Burnley has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 136 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Burnley is £35,754 per year. There are 60 schools in Burnley: 30 primary (1 Outstanding and 23 Good) and 6 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good).
Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
136
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
14.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Area Profile
Burnley Population
94,646
Population density
855 per km²
Demographics
Ethnic groups
British
73,752
77.92%
Pakistani
10,102
10.67%
Other White
3,714
3.92%
Bangladeshi
2,737
2.89%
White and Asian (mixed)
826
0.87%
Total population: 94,651
Religion
Christian
45,608
48.19%
No religion
29,822
31.51%
Muslim
13,255
14%
Not answered
5,119
5.41%
Other religion
355
0.38%
Total population: 94,646
Education (age 16+)
No qualifications
18,347
24.4%
Level 4+ (Degree)
18,299
24.33%
Level 3 (A level)
12,610
16.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
10,415
13.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
8,368
11.13%
Total 16+ residents: 75,199
Economic activity (age 16+)
Employed
38,967
51.82%
Retired
16,302
21.68%
Long-term sick or disabled
5,046
6.71%
Looking after home or family
4,662
6.2%
Student
3,525
4.69%
Total 16+ residents: 75,200
Housing
Housing tenure
Owns outright
13,051
32.73%
Owns with a mortgage
10,785
27.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
8,621
21.62%
Other social rented
4,462
11.19%
Social rents from council
1,747
4.38%
Total households: 39,871
Housing type
Terraced
18,580
46.6%
Semi-detached
11,921
29.9%
Detached
5,650
14.17%
Purpose-built flat
2,788
6.99%
Converted/shared house (inc HMO)
314
0.79%
Total households: 39,873
Property prices in Burnley
Based on 1,140 recent sales, the median property price is £127,000 in Burnley area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,000 up to £665,000.
Price distribution per property type (last
year)
Price distribution by property type for Burnley 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 Burnley over the last year.
Type
Sales
Median
5th percentile
25th percentile (Lower quartile)
75th percentile (Upper quartile)
95th percentile
Detached
175
£280,000
£173,200
£240,000
£332,000
£426,500
Flats
37
£88,000
£55,000
£62,000
£111,500
£188,000
Semi-Detached
285
£177,500
£110,000
£150,000
£215,000
£267,200
Terraced
643
£91,500
£45,050
£70,000
£120,000
£172,450
10 years median price trend
in Burnley
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Burnley.
