Borrowdale Close is in Burnley and in Burnley district. BB10 2QN is located in the Lanehead electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Burnley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Borrowdale Close, Burnley, BB10 2QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB10 2QJ, BB10 2PU, BB10 2QL, BB10 2PT, BB10 2SJ, BB10 2PS, BB10 2PY, BB10 2SH, BB10 2SQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB10 2QN 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% | 50.3% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 51% | 49.7% | -1.3% | 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 2QN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.4% 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 | 21.2% | 21.3% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -16.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68% | 61.4% | -6.6% | 44.2% | 17.2% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 2.2% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 11% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
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 | 34.4% | 39.7% | 5.3% | 48.4% | -8.7% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 34.4% | -4.8% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 19.4% | 19.4% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 6.6% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 25.9% | 25.5% | -0.4% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 8.7% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 13.5% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 8.7% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 14.5% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.5% | 25.1% | 0.6% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 6.1% | 4% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.3% 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 | 3.5% | 10.3% | 6.8% | 1.1% | 9.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 14.6% | 23.7% | 9.1% | 2.7% | 21.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 78.3% | 62.3% | -16.0% | 81.4% | -19.1% |
In this area, 84.7% 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 | 87.9% | 84.7% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.8% | 11.9% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85% | 84.7% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 14.1% | 13.8% | 9.8% | 4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.7% | 0% | -12.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.5% | 76.7% | 5.8% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.8% | 37.2% | -24.4% |
| Christian | 44.5% | 46.2% | -1.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 31.8% | 6.5% | 25.3% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Borrowdale Close was 39.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.6% lower than the Briercliffe average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Borrowdale Close has the 17th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Briercliffe and the 46th lowest crime rate of 302 local areas in Burnley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Borrowdale Close, Burnley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-09-19 | £208,441 |
| 4 Borrowdale Close, Burnley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £219,950 | 2021-05-27 | £279,285 |
| 6 Borrowdale Close, Burnley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2018-09-07 | £231,407 |
| 4 Borrowdale Close, Burnley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2015-10-30 | £301,241 |
| 1 Borrowdale Close, Burnley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2006-02-24 | £349,655 |
BB10 2QN 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 retired residents living in BB10 2QN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 49% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 131 |
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodfield Nursery School Sefton Street , Brierfield BB9 5BE | 3out of 4 | 932 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reedley Hallows Nursery School Burnley Campus , Barden Lane BB10 1JD | 4out of 4 | 1,159 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Basnett Street Nursery School Basnett Street , BB10 3ES | 4out of 4 | 1,653 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneyholme Nursery School March Street , BB12 0BU | 4out of 4 | 2,323 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McMillan Nursery School Railway Street , BB9 9AG | 2out of 4 | 2,626 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casterton Primary Academy Casterton Primary Academy, Thames Avenue , BB10 2PZ | 1out of 4 | 277 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 | 396 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reedley Primary School Reedley Road , Reedley BB10 2NE | 3out of 4 | 643 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle Primary Academy Walter Street , Brierfield BB9 5AW | 3out of 4 | 941 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School Briercliffe Road , BB10 2NH | 3out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,597 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Thursby Community College Eastern Avenue , BB10 2AT | 3out of 4 | 1,609 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Ormerod Road , BB10 3AA | - not rated | 2,524 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity College Townley Holmes , BB11 3DF | 3out of 4 | 3,936 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle Vale College Oxford Road , BB9 8LF | 3out of 4 | 4,245 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 | 2,668 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson and Colne College Scotland Road , BB9 7YT | - not rated | 3,645 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 | 1,159 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgewood Community High School Eastern Avenue , BB10 2AT | 3out of 4 | 1,520 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawdhatul Uloom Jamia Masjid-E-Farooq-Azam, North Street , BB10 1LU | - not rated | 1,744 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| OLIVE HIGH 63A Colne Road , BURNLEY BB10 1LJ | - not rated | 2,036 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Compass Community School Lancashire Granville Street , BB10 2RA | - not rated | 2,094 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 651 yd | |
| Craves Desserts | 200 Briercliffe Road, Burnley | 723 yd | |
| Mill Town Pies | 392A Colne Road, Burnley | 922 yd | |
| Reedley Marina "The Kingfisher" | Reedley Marina, Barden Lane | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Public House | Keswick Road, Burnley | 802 yd | |
| Brierfield WMC | Walter Street Working Mens Club, Walter Street | 1,028 yd | |
| Paradise W.M.C | 4 Martin Street, Burnley | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baksh's Indian Kitchen | 49 Burnley Road, Brierfield | 900 yd | |
| New Hong Kong | 382 Colne Road, Burnley | 949 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | Unit 2, Cinema House | 1,022 yd | |
| Santa's Pizza | 338 Colne Road, Burnley | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Avenue Service Station, Casterton Avenue | 639 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burnley Rufc HOLDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 390 yd |
| Oaks Leisure Club COLNE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 473 yd |
| Prairie Sports Village WINDERMERE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, golf, grass pitches | 650 yd |
| Lanehead (Closed) Aylesbury Walk | grass pitches | 656 yd |
| Walter Street Playing Field (Closed) Walter Street | grass pitches | 952 yd |
| John Bradley Playing Fields Off Higher Reedley Road | grass pitches | 969 yd |
| Heyhead Park (Closed) Park Lane | tennis courts | 990 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.