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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 84 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
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
41.47(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.83(+88%)
Shoplifting
11.53(+99%)
Other theft
8.08(+22%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.49(-17%)
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 86 recent sales, the median property price is £88,725 in Queensgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,500 up to £370,000.

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
Detached5£242,000
Terraced62£80,000
Semi-Detached19£175,000

10 years median price trend in Queensgate

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

All postcodes in Queensgate

BB102PE

Casterton Avenue

BB101RX

Bright Street

BB120EF

Lower Manor Lane

BB101RT

Redvers Street

BB101UZ

Green Street

BB101RY

Cardinal Street

BB101HL

Kyan Street

BB101YA

Fifth Avenue

BB101HX

Darwin Street

BB102PA

Casterton Avenue

BB101XB

Briercliffe Road

BB102AG

Hallows Street

BB101HW

Keswick Road

BB101RJ

Ford Street

BB101SP

Sharp Street

BB120ED

Lower Mead Drive

BB101JF

Barden Lane

BB101RG

Rylands Street

BB101HP

Grasmere Street

BB101SG

Pratt Street

BB101ER

Ebor Street

BB101JD

Barden Lane

BB101EN

Shuttleworth Street

BB101XQ

Briercliffe Road

BB101UX

Briercliffe Road

BB101SN

Pembroke Street

BB101YB

Highfield Avenue

BB101ES

Ivan Street

BB101EY

Shap Grove

BB101UB

Bulcock Street

Data Sources

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