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BB12

BURNLEY

Lancashire, North West, England

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BB12 covers BURNLEY in Lancashire, North West.

Avg price £166,941
1yr change ▲ 5.3%
Crime 45% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£166,941

▲ 5.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

42% below national avg

Crime Rate

44.7/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

45% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

26 schools

Broadband Speed

290 Mbps

Property Prices in BB12

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BB12 is £166,941, which is 34% below the Lancashire average of £254,476.

Properties in BB12 cost 41.8% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BB12 have risen 5.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £302,611 395
Semi-detached £192,292 386
Terraced £105,413 1130
Flat £85,284 78
All types £166,941 2067

5-Year Price History

£161K £163K £166K £169K £171K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in BB12

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 44.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BB12 has a crime rate well 45% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
16.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.4 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
1.6 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
12.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
3.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in BB12

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BB12 has 26 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Rosegrove Nursery School Nursery Outstanding mi
Ightenhill Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Stoneyholme Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Whitegate Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Padiham Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

5

Good

3

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

99,777

Population

62

Median Age

28%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
28.0%
Private rent
20.0%
Social rent
12.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BB12 are 290.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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290.0 Mbps

Avg Download

52.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

93%

Superfast Coverage

69%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BB12 is collected by Pendle. The Band D rate is £2,302/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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BB12 — BURNLEY

Area Summary

BB12 (BURNLEY) offers affordable property prices (£166,941, 42% below national average), low crime (45% below national average), 26 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (290 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about BB12 BURNLEY

What is the average house price in BB12 BURNLEY?
The average house price in BB12 (BURNLEY) is £166,941, based on 2067 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 42% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 5.3% over the past year.
Is BB12 BURNLEY a safe area to live?
Crime in BB12 is significantly below the national average (44.7 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (16.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (12.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of BB12 BURNLEY?
The population of BB12 (BURNLEY) is approximately 99,777 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 28% of homes are owner-occupied, 20% are privately rented, and 12% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in BB12?
The average broadband download speed in BB12 is 290 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 93% of premises, ultrafast to 69%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in BB12 BURNLEY?
There are 26 schools in or near BB12. 23% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 5 Good. 3 schools require improvement.

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