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About

Queensgate ward occupies a central portion of the town of Burnley. The area is primarily residential, characterised by terraced housing built from the local sandstone. It is bordered by major roads including the A682 and A646, which define its perimeter and provide key transport links. The ward contains several local schools and community facilities serving its residents.

The landscape is marked by the steep slopes of the Brun Valley, with streets offering views across the town centre. Towneley Park, with its historic hall and extensive woodlands, forms a significant green space along the ward's southern edge. The layout reflects Burnley's industrial development, with housing situated close to former mill sites and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal running through the area.

Area overview

On average Queensgate has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Queensgate is £36,086 per year. There are 3 schools in Queensgate: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Queensgate is home to around 6,680 people, with a population density of about 5,464.7 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
7.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Queensgate Population
6,680
Population density
5,464.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.82(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.78(+76%)
Shoplifting
9.43(+65%)
Public order
6.14(-39%)
Other theft
5.84(-12%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,145
47.05%
Pakistani
2,205
32.99%
Other White
479
7.17%
Bangladeshi
246
3.68%
White and Asian (mixed)
123
1.84%
Total population: 6,684

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,586
30.51%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,107
21.3%
Level 3 (A level)
717
13.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
643
12.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
611
11.75%
Total 16+ residents: 5,198

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
852
33.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
802
31.65%
Owns with a mortgage
589
23.24%
Other social rented
140
5.52%
Other forms of private rent
89
3.51%
Total households: 2,534

Property prices in Queensgate

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £85,000 in Queensgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,500 up to £450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Queensgate 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 Queensgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£245,975
Flats2£104,750
Semi-Detached13£170,000
Terraced63£80,000

10 years median price trend in Queensgate

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

All postcodes in Queensgate

BB101SS

Bracewell Street

BB101XF

Latham Street

BB101XZ

Bentham Avenue

BB101XX

Queens Road

BB101RW

Newman Street

BB101SF

Holmby Street

BB120FB

Queensgate

BB101ES

Ivan Street

BB120EE

Garswood Close

BB101SQ

Brennand Street

BB120DT

Marina View

BB101RZ

Pratt Street

BB101SZ

Green Street

BB101TP

Colne Road

BB101SN

Pembroke Street

BB101SG

Pratt Street

BB101UP

Fraser Street

BB101HZ

Derwent Avenue

BB101SH

Martin Street

BB120DY

Barden Lane

BB101TT

Killington Street

BB101EQ

Hind Street

BB101SD

Waterbarn Street

BB101UJ

Towneley Street

BB120FA

Queensgate

BB101EH

Barden Street

BB101HS

Rydal Street

BB101RL

Heap Street

BB102AB

Windermere Avenue

BB101US

Queensgate

Data Sources

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