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Coal Clough with Deerplay

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About

Coal Clough with Deerplay ward occupies a large area on the southeastern edge of Burnley, characterised by a distinct mix of residential and open moorland landscapes. The built-up section of Coal Clough features terraced housing and local amenities, transitioning directly into the rural slopes of Deerplay Moor. This creates a clear boundary where the town meets the Pennine uplands.

The area is defined by its elevated position, with Deerplay Hill offering extensive views back across the Burnley valley. The landscape is marked by historical evidence of its industrial past, including old quarry workings and the prominent Deerplay transmitting station. Public footpaths lead from the housing estates directly onto the moor, providing access to this open countryside.

Area overview

On average Coal Clough with Deerplay has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Coal Clough with Deerplay is £42,320 per year. There are 4 schools in Coal Clough with Deerplay: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Coal Clough with Deerplay is home to around 5,261 people, with a population density of about 482.9 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
14.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Coal Clough with Deerplay Population
5,261
Population density
482.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.39(+14%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.32(+52%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.97(+33%)
Other theft
11.78(+78%)
Shoplifting
10.26(+80%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,795
91.09%
Other White
294
5.59%
White and Asian (mixed)
37
0.7%
Irish
29
0.55%
Bangladeshi
20
0.38%
Total population: 5,264

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,161
26.98%
No qualifications
939
21.82%
Level 3 (A level)
741
17.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
575
13.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
487
11.32%
Total 16+ residents: 4,303

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
874
38.23%
Owns with a mortgage
676
29.57%
Other social rented
314
13.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
204
8.92%
Social rents from council
161
7.04%
Total households: 2,286

Property prices in Coal Clough with Deerplay

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Coal Clough with Deerplay area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Coal Clough with Deerplay 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 Coal Clough with Deerplay over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£307,000
Semi-Detached29£195,000
Terraced13£170,000

10 years median price trend in Coal Clough with Deerplay

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Coal Clough with Deerplay.

Data Sources

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