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.
ACTIVE WAY, BB11 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ACTIVE WAY, BB11 1BS.
415
32
£ 28,900 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Burnley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Stoneyholme Nursery School
The Heights Burnley
Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School
Burnley Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Burnley
Coal Clough Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: BB111BS · Data under Open Government Licence