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BB12 7TP

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Whittlefield with Ightenhill

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Detailed insights for BB12 7TP

Overview

Postcode BB12 7TP is located in an urban city, within the Whittlefield with Ightenhill area of Burnley in the North West region, and forms part of the Habergham & Ightenhill area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 35.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Habergham & Ightenhill is £47,426 per year. The median sale price in Whittlefield with Ightenhill is £228,500 (around £249 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £180,000 and £312,125. The nearest station is Burnley Barracks, about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Ightenhill Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

2/10

Habergham & Ightenhill has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,216 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 8% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Habergham & Ightenhill has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Habergham & Ightenhill is £47,426 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 64 ft away from BB12 7TP.

Flood risk

No risk

Habergham & Ightenhill near BB12 7TP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Burnley Barracks located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BB12 7TP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Burnley Barracks

N/A

Walking directions to Burnley Barracks

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BB12 7TP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miIghtenhill ParkMediumWalking directions to Ightenhill Park

Area Profile

Population
304
Population density
3,830.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.13(-62%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.38(-25%)
Burglary
8.92(+61%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.72(-59%)
Other theft
2.97(-55%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
289
95.07%
Chinese
4
1.32%
Indian
3
0.99%
Other Asian
3
0.99%
Pakistani
2
0.66%
Total population: 304

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
90
34.75%
Level 3 (A level)
59
22.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
15.06%
No qualifications
24
9.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.27%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
69
57.98%
Owns with a mortgage
42
35.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.2%
Shared ownership
1
0.84%
Other social rented
1
0.84%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Whittlefield with Ightenhill

Median price: £228,500
Price per sq ft: £249
Sales (last 12 months): 76
Typical range (middle 50%): £180K – £312K

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £228,500 (about £249 per square foot) in Whittlefield with Ightenhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £464,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Whittlefield with Ightenhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached42£310,000£255
Semi-Detached25£190,000£253
Terraced9£100,000£135

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Whittlefield with Ightenhill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whittlefield with Ightenhill.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200,000£126,750£71,998
2017£192,000£140,125£51,202
2018£193,000£130,500£56,000
2019£205,000£126,500£59,995
2020£217,500£136,000£115,000
2021£235,500£149,950£82,205
2022£271,750£176,000£120,000
2023£269,950£170,000£82,499
2024£275,000£177,000£123,000
2025£283,750£194,943£129,975
2026£310,000£190,000£93,999
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whittlefield with Ightenhill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whittlefield with Ightenhill.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£194£158£122
2017£179£168£76
2018£186£175£90
2019£192£181£98
2020£182£193£192
2021£222£207£122
2022£262£224£135
2023£244£221£114
2024£242£226£157
2025£251£250£140
2026£268£237£135
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whittlefield with Ightenhill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Whittlefield with Ightenhill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB12 7TP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB12 7TP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Oct 202538, Cumbrian Way, Burnley, BB12 8UNDetachedFreehold£400,000
10 Oct 202545, Cumbrian Way, Burnley, BB12 8UNDetachedFreehold£370,000
27 Jun 202570, Cumbrian Way, Burnley, BB12 8UNDetachedFreehold£359,950
12 Jun 202614, Loweswater Crescent, Burnley, BB12 8TWDetachedFreehold£435,000
24 Apr 202622, Dovedale Drive, Burnley, BB12 8XDDetachedFreehold£425,000

Schools

In the BB12 7TP postcode area, located within Habergham & Ightenhill, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for BB12 7TP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.5 miNot applicableHoldsworth SchoolOther independent special school
0.5 miPrimarySt Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter
0.5 miPrimaryWellfield Methodist and Anglican Church SchoolVoluntary aided school

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BB12 7TP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB12 7TP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miSparMiddlesex Avenue, Burnley, BB12 6BXWalking directions to Spar

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Burnley district.

Band A£1,700
Band B£1,983
Band C£2,266
Band D£2,549
Band E£3,116
Band F£3,683
Band G£4,249
Band H£5,099

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BB12 7TP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chris Weekes

Whittlefield with Ightenhill - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Oliver Ryan

Burnley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBurnleyE07000117
Parliamentary ConstituencyBurnleyE14001142
ParishIghtenhillE04005136
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Habergham & IghtenhillE02005180
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Burnley 005CE01024912
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1990-02-01

Frequently asked questions about BB12 7TP

Is BB12 7TP (Habergham & Ightenhill) safe?

The area around BB12 7TP records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary.

What is the average house price near BB12 7TP?

The median sale price around BB12 7TP in Whittlefield with Ightenhill is £228,500 (about £249 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB12 7TP?

There are 11 schools close to BB12 7TP, including Holdsworth School, St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (Good) and Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to BB12 7TP?

The closest station to BB12 7TP is Burnley Barracks, about 1,526 m away.

How deprived is the area around BB12 7TP?

BB12 7TP scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,216 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BB12 7TP (Habergham & Ightenhill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Burnley covering BB12 7TP is Oliver Ryan (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chris Weekes (Reform UK).