Windermere Avenue is in Burnley and in Burnley district. BB10 2AB is located in the Queensgate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Burnley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Windermere Avenue, Burnley, BB10 2AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB10 1EX, BB10 1EY, BB10 2AA, BB10 2AF, BB10 1EU, BB10 1HW, BB10 2AE, BB10 1HL, BB10 1TW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB10 2AB has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.3% | 49% | 2.7% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 53.7% | 51% | -2.7% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.7% | 28.9% | 4.2% | 37.9% | -9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.6% | 49.3% | 3.7% | 44.2% | 5.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 10% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 17% | 11.4% | -5.6% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 25.1% | 34.7% | 9.6% | 48.4% | -13.7% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 33.5% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 24.6% | 23% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 10.3% |
| Bad health | 9.4% | 7.1% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39% | 27.2% | -11.8% | 18.2% | 9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 10.4% | 1.1% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 7.9% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.9% | 6.4% | -3.5% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 16.8% | 10.2% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.7% | 24.8% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 3.8% | 6.4% | 2.6% | 2.8% | 3.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 7.4% | 28.9% | 21.5% | 2.7% | 26.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 0.4% | -3.5% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 82.3% | 59.8% | -22.5% | 81.4% | -21.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 85.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.2% | 85.1% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.9% | 12% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.7% | 86.6% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 10.5% | 9.0% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 1.7% | -6.2% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.5% | 76.7% | 5.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.2% | 37.2% | -18.0% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 46.2% | -6.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 33.9% | 6.5% | 27.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windermere Avenue was 122.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.0% higher than the Lanehead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Windermere Avenue has the 6th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Lanehead and the 113th highest crime rate of 302 local areas in Burnley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Windermere Avenue, Burnley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2024-09-04 | £169,168 |
| 33 Windermere Avenue, Burnley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-08-02 | £233,924 |
| 33 Windermere Avenue, Burnley, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-08-02 | £222,151 |
| 23 Windermere Avenue, Burnley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £109,000 | 2024-06-14 | £120,109 |
| 27 Windermere Avenue, Burnley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2020-11-30 | £204,014 |
BB10 2AB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in BB10 2AB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 71 |
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reedley Hallows Nursery School Burnley Campus , Barden Lane BB10 1JD | 4out of 4 | 558 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneyholme Nursery School March Street , BB12 0BU | 4out of 4 | 1,573 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Basnett Street Nursery School Basnett Street , BB10 3ES | 4out of 4 | 1,579 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Nursery School Sefton Street , Brierfield BB9 5BE | 3out of 4 | 1,580 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ightenhill Nursery School Lionel Street , BB12 6DY | 4out of 4 | 3,213 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barden Primary School Burnley Campus, Barden Lane , BB10 1JD | 3out of 4 | 558 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Thames Avenue , BB10 2PZ | - not rated | 947 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Casterton Primary Academy Casterton Primary Academy, Thames Avenue , BB10 2PZ | 1out of 4 | 982 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heasandford Primary School Williams Road , BB10 3DA | 3out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School Oswald Street , BB12 0BN | 4out of 4 | 1,404 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir John Thursby Community College Eastern Avenue , BB10 2AT | 3out of 4 | 1,820 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Ormerod Road , BB10 3AA | - not rated | 2,205 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsden Heights Community College Edge End Lane , BB9 0PR | - not rated | 2,335 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity College Townley Holmes , BB11 3DF | 3out of 4 | 3,666 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley High School Byron Street , BB12 6NX | 3out of 4 | 4,244 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnley College Princess Way , BB12 0AN | - not rated | 1,934 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson and Colne College Scotland Road , BB9 7YT | - not rated | 4,279 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Grove School Burnley Campus, Barden Lane , BB10 1JD | 4out of 4 | 558 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawdhatul Uloom Jamia Masjid-E-Farooq-Azam, North Street , BB10 1LU | - not rated | 1,194 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| OLIVE HIGH 63A Colne Road , BURNLEY BB10 1LJ | - not rated | 1,488 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ridgewood Community High School Eastern Avenue , BB10 2AT | 3out of 4 | 1,667 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heights Burnley Burleigh Street , BB12 0DU | - not rated | 1,722 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 Kitchen & Bar | Prairie Sports Village, Windermere Avenue | 243 yd | |
| Reedley Marina "The Kingfisher" | Reedley Marina, Barden Lane | 359 yd | |
| Mill Town Pies | 392A Colne Road, Burnley | 468 yd | |
| Burnley Campus Social Enterprise Limited | Thomas Whitham Sixth Form Burnley Campus, Barden Lane | 513 yd | |
| Mansha Sweet Centre | 318-322 Colne Road, Burnley | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Public House | Keswick Road, Burnley | 215 yd | |
| Paradise W.M.C | 4 Martin Street, Burnley | 672 yd | |
| Green Street Sports & Social Club | 33 Green Street, Burnley | 954 yd | |
| Baltic Fleet Inn | 48 Briercliffe Road, Burnley | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barden Lane Chippy | 267 Barden Lane, Burnley | 299 yd | |
| New Hong Kong | 382 Colne Road, Burnley | 493 yd | |
| Santa's Pizza | 338 Colne Road, Burnley | 579 yd | |
| Premier Curries | 310 Colne Road, Burnley | 673 yd | |
| Fresco'z | 278 Colne Road, Burnley | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Unit B, Briercliffe Shopping Centre | 918 yd | |
| Tesco | Avenue Service Station, Casterton Avenue | 945 yd | |
| Lidl | 151 Colne Road, Burnley | 958 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie Sports Village WINDERMERE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, golf, grass pitches | 245 yd |
| Barden Gardens BARDEN LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 391 yd |
| Disraeli Street (Closed) Disraeli Street | grass pitches | 447 yd |
| Burnley Schools Sixth Form (Closed) Barden Lane | health and fitness suite | 482 yd |
| Burnley Campus BARDEN LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 570 yd |
| Burnley Rufc HOLDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 695 yd |
| Oaks Leisure Club COLNE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 719 yd |
| Barden Lane Athletics Track ATHLETICS TRACK ATHLETICS TRACK BARDEN LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 751 yd |
| Burnley Boys' And Girls' Club BARDEN LANE | 845 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 76 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.