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Harle Syke & Lanehead

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About

Harle Syke and Lanehead sit on the northern edge of Burnley, within the borough's mosaic of former mill villages. The area grew up in the 19th century around cotton weaving, and the street pattern still reflects that past: rows of terraced houses, a handful of stone-built cottages and larger mill buildings set close to former yard spaces. Local facilities include a primary school, a community hall and a small parade of shops that serve daily needs. One former weaving shed now contains a cluster of small workshops and storage units, a reminder of the area's industrial origins.

Today the neighbourhood functions as a residential quarter with regular road links into Burnley town centre and quieter lanes leading north. Open farmland and moorland rise a short walk beyond the last houses, and clear sightlines to the surrounding hills are a feature on clear days. Community groups use the hall and church rooms for clubs and events, and local volunteers maintain small green spaces and war memorials that mark the village history.

Area overview

On average Harle Syke & Lanehead has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Harle Syke & Lanehead is £44,503 per year. There are 5 schools in Harle Syke & Lanehead: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Harle Syke & Lanehead is home to around 9,113 people, with a population density of about 4,319.8 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
10.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Harle Syke & Lanehead Population
9,113
Population density
4,319.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.81(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.34(-3%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.17(-54%)
Vehicle crime
3.95(-34%)
Public order
2.63(-74%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,540
82.76%
Pakistani
800
8.78%
Bangladeshi
182
2%
Other White
155
1.7%
White and Asian (mixed)
100
1.1%
Total population: 9,111

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,955
26.87%
No qualifications
1,440
19.79%
Level 3 (A level)
1,412
19.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,030
14.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
701
9.63%
Total 16+ residents: 7,277

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,507
39.9%
Owns with a mortgage
1,300
34.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
477
12.63%
Other social rented
271
7.18%
Social rents from council
134
3.55%
Total households: 3,777

Property prices in Harle Syke & Lanehead

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 in Harle Syke & Lanehead area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,500 up to £466,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Harle Syke & Lanehead 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 Harle Syke & Lanehead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached21£310,000
Flats5£103,000
Semi-Detached40£181,000
Terraced55£111,500

10 years median price trend in Harle Syke & Lanehead

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harle Syke & Lanehead.

All postcodes in Harle Syke & Lanehead

BB102BT

Marsden Road

BB102HS

Townley Street

BB102AR

Eastern Avenue

BB102AU

Eastern Avenue

BB102HJ

Burnley Road

BB102RT

Talbot Drive

BB102PX

Honister Road

BB102DY

Oakwood Close

BB102DU

Lydgate

BB102RP

Amersham Grove

BB102DT

Lydgate

BB103HD

Fleetwood Road

BB102SP

Grassington Drive

BB102JN

Kimberley Street

BB103HB

Cromer Grove

BB102BG

Briercliffe

BB103EB

Swanage Road

BB102HL

Milton Street

BB102DN

Croasdale Avenue

BB102NH

Briercliffe

BB102DE

Marsden Road

BB102DS

Shore Avenue

BB102QG

Sedburgh Street

BB102SF

Fell View

BB102QA

Conway Grove

BB102DQ

Briercliffe Road

BB102NZ

Briercliffe Road

BB103QD

Chapel Court

BB102NU

Wroxham Close

BB102RX

Kimberley Close

BB102ET

Saxifield Street

BB102ST

Stanbury Close

BB102DL

Walshaw Lane

BB102PB

Casterton Avenue

BB102TQ

Innovation Drive

BB102JL

North Street

BB102DJ

Hazel Grove

BB101TX

Briercliffe Road

BB102HN

Finsley Street

BB102DP

Stanbury Drive

BB102DB

Jib Hill Cottages

BB102NW

Torquay Avenue

BB103EX

Thursby Road

BB102RQ

Aylesbury Walk

BB102EE

Red Spar Road

BB102HH

Parker Street

BB102PW

Casterton Avenue

BB102EL

Burnsall Close

BB102HP

The Conifers

BB102DG

Elim View

BB102DX

Cornholme

BB103QB

Acre Street

BB102EP

Cuerdale Street

BB102RW

Sunningdale Gardens

BB103EZ

Salus Street

BB102PS

Highfield Avenue

BB102SU

Clockhouse Avenue

BB102ED

Chorlton Close

BB102SX

Clockhouse Court

BB102UA

Clockhouse Grove

BB102QN

Borrowdale Close

BB102DW

Wiswell Close

BB102SZ

Buxton Close

BB102EZ

Briercliffe Road

BB103QA

Nelson Road

BB102SS

Marsden Court

BB102FW

Holgate Street

BB103HJ

Matlock Grove

BB102BN

Carlyle Street

BB102QP

Marsden Road

BB102SN

Underley Street

BB102UD

Hartlands Close

BB102BL

Marsden Road

BB102HG

Burnley Road

BB102QF

Ribble Avenue

BB102JD

Jubilee Street

BB102DZ

Westbury Close

BB102FD

Standen Hall Close

BB102BW

Kibble Crescent

BB102BJ

Marsden Road

BB102DR

Portsmouth Avenue

BB102LP

New Taylor Fold

BB102PZ

Thames Avenue

BB102HD

Moorview Close

BB102DH

Briercliffe Road

BB103HH

Leamington Avenue

BB102QB

Ribble Avenue

BB102NT

Horning Crescent

BB102BS

Marsden Court

BB102BU

Lothersdale Close

BB102JE

Atkinson Street

BB102JZ

Haggate Fold

BB102EH

Grassington Drive

BB102QW

Marsden Road

BB102BZ

Marsden Road

BB102ES

Gorple Street

BB102QQ

Humber Square

BB102LB

Colne Road

BB102RR

Chislehurst Grove

BB102JJ

Burnley Road

Data Sources

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