| Council | Burnley |
| Crime Rate | High for a North West town 31% above the national average. |
The average house price in Burnley is £135,772, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Burnley house price trends over the last 30 years.
£135,772
£267,613
£107,509
£167,120
£100,589
Is Burnley a nice place to live?
Burnley is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Lancashire.
How safe is Burnley?
Burnley has a high crime rate for a North West town, with around 98 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 31% above the national average, and 35% above the Lancashire average.
What are the best schools in Burnley?
Burnley has 51 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding school is Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Rosewood Primary School and Christ The King Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy. Note: 8 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Burnley?
The majority of residents in Burnley identify as White (British) (73%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (85%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.