Wiswell Close is in Burnley and in Burnley district. BB10 2DW is located in the Briercliffe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Burnley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wiswell Close, Burnley, BB10 2DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB10 2DN, BB10 2DT, BB10 2TS, BB10 2EA, BB10 2NT, BB10 2DP, BB10 2DX, BB10 2DZ, BB10 2EZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB10 2DW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 53.1% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 47.5% | 46.9% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 | 22% | 27.1% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.2% | 50.2% | -7.0% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 10.7% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 11.6% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.2% | 45% | 9.8% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 32.6% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 20.1% | 17.1% | -3.0% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 4.3% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 21.6% | 18.1% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 9.3% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 13.7% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 7.1% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 22.6% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.4% | 27% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.2% | 98.4% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 98.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.5% | 98.1% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 98.1% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.3% | 13.5% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.6% | 37.2% | -11.6% |
| Christian | 66.7% | 46.2% | 20.5% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wiswell Close was 87.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.2% higher than the Briercliffe average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Wiswell Close has the 9th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Briercliffe and the 147th lowest crime rate of 302 local areas in Burnley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Wiswell Close, Burnley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2014-07-04 | £296,646 |
| 3 Wiswell Close, Burnley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £158,950 | 2010-05-28 | £261,406 |
| 2 Wiswell Close, Burnley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2006-04-19 | £277,021 |
| 1 Wiswell Close, Burnley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2003-08-29 | £328,125 |
| 3 Wiswell Close, Burnley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £107,500 | 2003-06-13 | £280,837 |
BB10 2DW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 2DW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 98 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basnett Street Nursery School Basnett Street , BB10 3ES | 4out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reedley Hallows Nursery School Burnley Campus , Barden Lane BB10 1JD | 4out of 4 | 1,735 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Nursery School Sefton Street , Brierfield BB9 5BE | 3out of 4 | 2,013 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneyholme Nursery School March Street , BB12 0BU | 4out of 4 | 2,701 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McMillan Nursery School Railway Street , BB9 9AG | 2out of 4 | 3,018 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School Briercliffe Road , BB10 2NH | 3out of 4 | 261 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Thames Avenue , BB10 2PZ | - not rated | 1,008 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Casterton Primary Academy Casterton Primary Academy, Thames Avenue , BB10 2PZ | 1out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Briercliffe Primary School Delamere Road , Briercliffe BB10 2JU | 3out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heasandford Primary School Williams Road , BB10 3DA | 3out of 4 | 1,440 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 | 682 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Ormerod Road , BB10 3AA | - not rated | 2,081 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsden Heights Community College Edge End Lane , BB9 0PR | - not rated | 2,331 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity College Townley Holmes , BB11 3DF | 3out of 4 | 3,205 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle Vale College Oxford Road , BB9 8LF | 3out of 4 | 4,416 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,946 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson and Colne College Scotland Road , BB9 7YT | - not rated | 4,351 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgewood Community High School Eastern Avenue , BB10 2AT | 3out of 4 | 769 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Lancashire Granville Street , BB10 2RA | - not rated | 770 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Holly Grove School Burnley Campus, Barden Lane , BB10 1JD | 4out of 4 | 1,735 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawdhatul Uloom Jamia Masjid-E-Farooq-Azam, North Street , BB10 1LU | - not rated | 1,931 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| OLIVE HIGH 63A Colne Road , BURNLEY BB10 1LJ | - not rated | 2,108 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simply Classic BooHoo | Boohoo Number 2, Widow Hill Road | 459 yd | |
| Craves Desserts | 200 Briercliffe Road, Burnley | 707 yd | |
| Sir John Thursby College | Sir John Thursby College Walshaw High School, Eastern Avenue | 816 yd | |
| Tacklers Cafe | Textile Museum, Queen Street Mill | 895 yd | |
| Kiddy Kids | Unit 5, Kings Mill | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craven Heifer | 376 Briercliffe Road, Burnley | 364 yd | |
| The Commercial | 446-448 Briercliffe Road, Burnley | 496 yd | |
| Briercliffe Social Club | Holgate Street, Briercliffe | 697 yd | |
| St Andrews Cricket & Bowling Club | Abinger Street, Burnley | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebab Marmaris | 144A Burnley Road, Briercliffe | 580 yd | |
| Happy House | 140 Burnley Road, Briercliffe | 611 yd | |
| Tuck In @ Varleys | Over, 138 Burnley Road | 615 yd | |
| Subway | Eastern Avenue Service Station, Eastern Avenue | 1,059 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Avenue Service Station, Casterton Avenue | 936 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sir John Thursby Community College (Closed) Eastern Avenue | health and fitness suite | 707 yd |
| Sir John Thursby Community College EASTERN AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 707 yd |
| Lanehead (Closed) Aylesbury Walk | grass pitches | 740 yd |
| Briercliffe Recreation Ground QUEEN STREET RECREATION GROUND QUEEN STREET RECREATION GROUND QUEEN STREET | grass pitches | 902 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.