Meadow Bank Avenue is in Burnley and in Pendle district. BB10 2LZ 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 Meadow Bank Avenue, Burnley, BB10 2LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB10 2LY, BB10 2NA, BB10 2NB, BB9 5DR, BB10 2RB, BB10 2ND, BB9 5BW, BB10 2NE, BB10 2LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB10 2LZ 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 2LZ 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 Meadow Bank Avenue was 72.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.3% lower than the Brierfield East & Clover Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Meadow Bank Avenue has the 11th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Brierfield East & Clover Hill and the 149th lowest crime rate of 297 local areas in Pendle .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Meadow Bank Avenue, Burnley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-09-27 | £235,714 |
| 6 Meadow Bank Avenue, Burnley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2018-10-11 | £189,802 |
| 6 Meadow Bank Avenue, Burnley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2011-03-04 | £217,241 |
| 2 Meadow Bank Avenue, Burnley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2005-06-24 | £329,139 |
| 6 Meadow Bank Avenue, Burnley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2005-06-17 | £307,119 |
BB10 2LZ 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 2LZ 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 | 153 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barden Lane Nursery School Barden Lane , BB10 1HY | - not rated | 1,855 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reedley Hallows Nursery School Burnley Campus , Barden Lane BB10 1JD | 3out of 4 | 1,884 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McMillan Nursery School Railway Street , BB9 9AG | 3out of 4 | 1,970 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Basnett Street Nursery School Basnett Street , BB10 3ES | - not rated | 2,416 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 | 222 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brierfield Walter Street Primary School Walter Street , Brierfield BB9 5AW | - not rated | 222 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reedley Primary School Reedley Road , Reedley BB10 2NE | 3out of 4 | 364 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Halifax Road , Brierfield BB9 5BL | 3out of 4 | 426 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, Brierfield Halifax Road , Brierfield BB9 5BL | - not rated | 426 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 682 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brierfield Mansfield High School Elland Road , Brierfield BB9 5RX | - not rated | 682 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsden Heights Community College Edge End Lane , BB9 0PR | 3out of 4 | 879 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Edge End High School Hibson Road , BB9 0PZ | - not rated | 1,061 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Walshaw High School Eastern Avenue , BB10 2AT | - not rated | 1,820 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Whitham Sixth Form Burnley Campus , BB10 1JD | - not rated | 1,884 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Lancashire Learning Group Scotland Road , BB9 7YT | - not rated | 2,874 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley College Princess Way , BB12 0AN | - not rated | 3,372 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Isaac Centre Harrogate Crescent , BB10 2NX | - not rated | 1,554 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Primrose Hill School Harrogate Crescent , BB10 2NX | - not rated | 1,608 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly Grove School Burnley Campus, Barden Lane , BB10 1JD | 4out of 4 | 1,884 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Silver Birch School Briercliffe Road , Harle Syke BB10 2HA | - not rated | 1,982 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ghausia School 1-3 Cross Street , BB9 7EN | - not rated | 2,063 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 | 369 yd | |
| Brierfield Action In The Community | 1-3 Colne Road, Brierfield | 491 yd | |
| Indulge | 19 Railway Street, Brierfield | 558 yd | |
| Bodies In Motion | 30 Colne Road, Brierfield | 570 yd | |
| The Leisure Box | Northlight, Glen Way | 676 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brierfield WMC | Walter Street Working Mens Club, Walter Street | 290 yd | |
| Nelson Poultry Club | Gravel Club, Hibson Road | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixy Chicken | Unit 2, Cinema House | 343 yd | |
| Curry Munchers Ltd | 3 Burnley Road, Brierfield | 462 yd | |
| Baksh's Indian Kitchen | 49 Burnley Road, Brierfield | 472 yd | |
| Asha Indian Take-Away | 15 Colne Road, Brierfield | 491 yd | |
| Rau Senh | 6 Colne Road, Brierfield | 505 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Madina Cash & Carry Limited | 14 Railway Street, Brierfield | 522 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heyhead Park (Closed) Park Lane | tennis courts | 200 yd |
| Walter Street Playing Field (Closed) Walter Street | grass pitches | 238 yd |
| Benthead Playing Field (Closed) Mansfield Cresent | grass pitches | 448 yd |
| John Bradley Playing Fields Off Higher Reedley Road | grass pitches | 536 yd |
| Bodies In Motion COLNE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 568 yd |
| Brierfield Methodist Church Colne Road | 595 yd | |
| Marsden Heights Community College EDGE END LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 671 yd |
| The Leisure Box NORTHLIGHT NORTHLIGHT GLEN WAY | artificial grass pitch | 680 yd |
| Oaks Leisure Club COLNE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 710 yd |
| Burnley Rufc HOLDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 735 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 143.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.