The Crescent is in Burnley and in Pendle district. BB10 2LX is located in the Brierfield West & Reedley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Pendle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Crescent, Burnley, BB10 2LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB10 2QU, BB10 2LY, BB10 2RE, BB10 2RD, BB10 2RB, BB10 2NA, BB10 2NE, BB10 2LU, BB10 2LZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB10 2LX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 50.3% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50.7% | 49.7% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BB10 2LX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19.2% | 34.5% | 15.3% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.2% | 52.1% | -14.1% | 44.2% | 7.9% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 3.9% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 7.7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 42.7% | 51.2% | 8.5% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 31.2% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 11.4% | -5.0% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 | 29.7% | 25.5% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 8.9% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 13.8% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 3.9% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 14.9% | 8.5% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.5% | 30.9% | 4.4% | 33.8% | -2.9% |
| Other | 8.7% | 2.1% | -6.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35.2% 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 | 2.6% | 11.7% | 9.1% | 1.1% | 10.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 33.2% | 50% | 16.8% | 2.7% | 47.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 59.1% | 35.2% | -23.9% | 81.4% | -46.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 84.5% 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 | 85.8% | 84.5% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.1% | 14.8% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 9.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85% | 84% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 13.7% | 13.3% | 9.8% | 3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 12% | 1.5% | -10.5% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.6% | 76.7% | 11.9% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14% | 37.2% | -23.2% |
| Christian | 22.8% | 46.2% | -23.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 59.1% | 6.5% | 52.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Crescent was 57.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.8% lower than the Brierfield East & Clover Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Crescent has the 8th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Brierfield East & Clover Hill and the 107th lowest crime rate of 298 local areas in Pendle .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 The Crescent, Burnley, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £1,750 | 2021-11-30 | £1,891 |
| 5 The Crescent, Burnley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £239,000 | 2021-05-21 | £281,840 |
| Witton Lodge The Crescent, Burnley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2017-07-03 | £390,977 |
| 1 The Crescent, Burnley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2017-04-13 | £323,077 |
| 3 The Crescent, Burnley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2015-12-11 | £380,319 |
BB10 2LX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 student residents living in BB10 2LX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 64 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodfield Nursery School Sefton Street , Brierfield BB9 5BE | 3out of 4 | 354 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reedley Hallows Nursery School Burnley Campus , Barden Lane BB10 1JD | 4out of 4 | 1,670 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| McMillan Nursery School Railway Street , BB9 9AG | 2out of 4 | 2,200 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Basnett Street Nursery School Basnett Street , BB10 3ES | 4out of 4 | 2,264 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneyholme Nursery School March Street , BB12 0BU | 4out of 4 | 2,793 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pendle Primary Academy Walter Street , Brierfield BB9 5AW | 3out of 4 | 332 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reedley Primary School Reedley Road , Reedley BB10 2NE | 3out of 4 | 435 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, Brierfield Halifax Road , Brierfield BB9 5BL | 3out of 4 | 654 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Casterton Primary Academy Casterton Primary Academy, Thames Avenue , BB10 2PZ | 1out of 4 | 844 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Thames Avenue , BB10 2PZ | - not rated | 991 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marsden Heights Community College Edge End Lane , BB9 0PR | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Thursby Community College Eastern Avenue , BB10 2AT | 3out of 4 | 2,190 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Ormerod Road , BB10 3AA | - not rated | 3,129 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle Vale College Oxford Road , BB9 8LF | 3out of 4 | 3,843 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School Gibfield Road , BB8 8JT | 3out of 4 | 4,458 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson and Colne College Scotland Road , BB9 7YT | - not rated | 3,082 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley College Princess Way , BB12 0AN | - not rated | 3,150 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 | 1,670 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgewood Community High School Eastern Avenue , BB10 2AT | 3out of 4 | 2,115 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ghausia School 1-3 Cross Street , BB9 7EN | - not rated | 2,288 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rawdhatul Uloom Jamia Masjid-E-Farooq-Azam, North Street , BB10 1LU | - not rated | 2,294 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edenfield Girls' High School Brunswick Street , Nelson BB9 0PQ | - not rated | 2,295 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lighthouse Christian Centre | 15 Halifax Road, Brierfield | 542 yd | |
| Brierfield Action In The Community | 1-3 Colne Road, Brierfield | 645 yd | |
| Indulge | 19 Railway Street, Brierfield | 685 yd | |
| Bodies In Motion | 30 Colne Road, Brierfield | 726 yd | |
| The Leisure Box | Northlight, Glen Way | 796 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brierfield WMC | Walter Street Working Mens Club, Walter Street | 426 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixy Chicken | Unit 2, Cinema House | 440 yd | |
| Baksh's Indian Kitchen | 49 Burnley Road, Brierfield | 441 yd | |
| Curry Munchers Ltd | 3 Burnley Road, Brierfield | 594 yd | |
| Asha Indian Take-Away | 15 Colne Road, Brierfield | 645 yd | |
| Rau Senh | 6 Colne Road, Brierfield | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Madina Cash & Carry Limited | 14 Railway Street, Brierfield | 650 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walter Street Playing Field (Closed) Walter Street | grass pitches | 353 yd |
| Heyhead Park (Closed) Park Lane | tennis courts | 406 yd |
| Oaks Leisure Club COLNE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 519 yd |
| Burnley Rufc HOLDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 534 yd |
| John Bradley Playing Fields Off Higher Reedley Road | grass pitches | 627 yd |
| Benthead Playing Field (Closed) Mansfield Cresent | grass pitches | 655 yd |
| Bodies In Motion COLNE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 724 yd |
| Brierfield Methodist Church Colne Road | 751 yd | |
| The Leisure Box NORTHLIGHT NORTHLIGHT GLEN WAY | artificial grass pitch | 814 yd |
| Marsden Heights Community College EDGE END LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 844 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 | 78.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.