Postcode Analysis Burnley, North West

ACTIVE WAY, BB11 1BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ACTIVE WAY, BB11 1BS.

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Population

415

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 28,900 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BB11 1BS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

BB11 1BS has a highly multicultural community character — 76% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BB11 1BS is an up-and-coming urban area on Active Way, 0.2km from Bank Top in Burnley. Administratively it sits within Daneshouse with Stoneyholme ward and the Burnley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BB11 1BS is many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 34% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Burnley. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (324 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for BB11 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00181551 (shared with 405 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB11 1BS. The average age is 32.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British17.6%
Asian / British Asian75.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near BB11 1BS are high at 324 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour324
Shoplifting250
Violence and sexual offences247
Public order72
Criminal damage and arson54

school Local Schools

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Burnley St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good210 pupils0.5 km
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Stoneyholme Nursery School

Outstanding92 pupils0.6 km
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The Heights Burnley

1 pupils0.7 km
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Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School

Outstanding418 pupils0.8 km
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Burnley Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Good209 pupils1.0 km
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Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy

Requires Improvement1284 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Burnley

Requires Improvement205 pupils1.1 km
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Coal Clough Academy

Good49 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

75 nearby
  • Martha's Kitchen0.3 km
  • River Island Clothing Co.0.4 km
  • Sportsdirect.com0.0 km
  • The Aspire Hub0.6 km
  • Choudrey Grocers0.4 km
  • + 70 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

37 nearby
  • Ministry Of Ale0.7 km
  • Penny Black0.4 km
  • The New Brew-M0.4 km
  • Illuminati0.4 km
  • Big Window0.5 km
  • + 32 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

72 nearby
  • Air Unlimited0.8 km
  • Continentals0.5 km
  • Masserella's Cafe0.3 km
  • The Hideaway Bar & Kitchen0.5 km
  • Chocstop Dessert Cafe0.8 km
  • + 67 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Burnley0.0 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.3 km
  • Asda0.2 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.0 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.5 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

45 nearby
  • Balti King0.7 km
  • Delight In Sight0.5 km
  • Italian Summers Ltd T/A Pronto Pizza0.4 km
  • K2 Fast Food0.3 km
  • Sbarro1.0 km
  • + 40 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express0.7 km
  • Ormerod Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Burnley Central0.2 km
  • Burnley0.4 km
  • Burnley Barracks0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Central Railway Station0.1 km
  • Burnley College0.1 km
  • Burnley College0.1 km
  • Central Rail Station0.1 km
  • Burnley Central Rail Station0.1 km