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Gawthorpe

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About

Gawthorpe is a residential ward located in the eastern part of Burnley, Lancashire. The area is primarily made up of housing, with a mix of terraced homes and semi-detached properties. It is bordered by the River Calder to the north and the A671 road to the west, providing easy access to Burnley town centre and nearby areas.

The ward includes local amenities such as Gawthorpe Hall, a historic country house with surrounding parkland. Schools, shops, and green spaces like Scott Park cater to the needs of residents. Public transport links connect Gawthorpe to other parts of Burnley, making it a practical location for commuters. The area has a quiet, suburban feel while remaining close to the town's facilities.

Area overview

On average Gawthorpe has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 158 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Gawthorpe is £33,800 per year. There are 4 schools in Gawthorpe: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
158
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
13.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gawthorpe Population
6,380
Population density
3,607.8 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,045
94.75%
Other White
96
1.5%
Pakistani
61
0.96%
White and Asian (mixed)
45
0.71%
Irish
26
0.41%
Total population: 6,380

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
853
29.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
812
27.72%
Owns with a mortgage
651
22.23%
Other social rented
367
12.53%
Social rents from council
153
5.22%
Total households: 2,929

Property prices in Gawthorpe

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £97,250 in Gawthorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £41,000 up to £328,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Gawthorpe 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 Gawthorpe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£250,000
Flats8£65,000
Semi-Detached11£175,000
Terraced70£88,657

10 years median price trend in Gawthorpe

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

All postcodes in Gawthorpe

BB128SJ

Burnley Road

BB128EB

Park Road

BB128QZ

Milton Street

BB128RB

Villiers Street

BB128RW

Graham Street

BB127DX

Albion Street

BB128DW

Wade Street

BB128DZ

Darwen Street

BB128NA

Burnley Road

BB128NH

Adamson Street

BB128NZ

Derwent Avenue

BB128PP

Badger Close

BB128QX

Hambledon Street

BB128RL

Dryden Street

BB128RN

Cardwell Street

BB128RU

Padiham

BB128TJ

Whitegate Close

BB127EE

Abingdon Road

BB128DU

Ashendean View

BB128EG

Carrwood Green

BB128RQ

Milton Street

BB128SF

Kenilworth Close

BB128SR

Milton Street

BB128ST

Burnley Road

BB128DH

Ashendean View

BB128DY

Darwen Street

BB128SA

Burnley Road

BB127EN

Burns Street

BB128DL

Grove Lane

BB128EU

Burnley Road

BB128PB

Langdale Road

BB127EQ

Hathaway Fold

BB127HA

Green Lane

BB128BD

Spa Street

BB128BS

Burnley Road

BB128BT

Burnley Road

BB128SQ

Bankcroft Close

BB128BU

Burnley Road

BB128EA

Station Road

BB128NU

Grasmere Avenue

BB128QW

Back Altham Street

BB128TF

Burnley Road

BB129AA

Blackburn Road

BB127EF

Inglewhite Fold

BB127EU

Melbourne Street

BB128BE

Tattersall Street

BB128NF

Guy Street

BB128TA

Kingsley Avenue

BB128PR

Cliff Street

BB127HB

Russell Terrace

BB128BN

Burnley Road

BB128PJ

Kay Street

BB128RD

Spenser Street

BB128TD

Tennyson Avenue

BB128BG

Spa Street

BB128BL

Burnley Road

BB128EF

Carrwood Green

BB128LY

Barbon Street

BB128NR

Berkeley Crescent

BB128QU

Burnley Road

BB128TH

Whitegate Close

BB129AP

Blackburn Road

BB128BB

Institute Street

BB128BX

Burnley Road

BB128RP

Graham Street

BB128RS

Green Lane

BB128SG

Kenilworth Close

BB128TQ

Dryden Street

BB129AB

Pennine Grove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.