Walverden Road, Briercliffe, Burnley, BB10 3QR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB10 3QR has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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	48%	48.7%	0.7%	51.0%	-2.3%
Male	52%	51.3%	-0.7%	49.0%	2.3%

Partnership Status

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 3QR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.8% 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	26.1%	25.2%	-0.9%	37.9%	-12.7%
Married: Opposite sex	59.2%	58.8%	-0.4%	44.2%	14.6%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	1.4%	0.4%	-1.0%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	6%	10.9%	4.9%	9.1%	1.8%
Widowed	7.3%	3.8%	-3.5%	6.1%	-2.3%

Health

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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	43.5%	50.7%	7.2%	48.4%	2.3%
Good health	38.3%	35.9%	-2.4%	33.6%	2.3%
Fair health	12.1%	9.8%	-2.3%	12.7%	-2.9%
Bad health	5.2%	2.5%	-2.7%	4.0%	-1.5%
Very bad health	0.8%	1.1%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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	11.9%	10.8%	-1.1%	18.2%	-7.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.3%	7.9%	0.6%	9.6%	-1.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.8%	12.1%	-0.7%	13.4%	-1.3%
Apprenticeship	5%	6.7%	1.7%	5.3%	1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.5%	16.3%	-0.2%	16.9%	-0.6%
Degree or Similar	41.3%	42.5%	1.2%	33.8%	8.7%
Other	5%	3.8%	-1.2%	2.8%	1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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)
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	99.6%	99.3%	-0.3%	81.4%	17.9%
Other	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.2% 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	99.2%	98.2%	-1.0%	83.2%	15.0%
European Union	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	6.1%	-5.0%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98%	98.6%	0.6%	83.2%	15.4%
10+ Years	0%	1.4%	1.4%	9.8%	-8.4%
Less than 2 years	2%	0%	-2.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.2%	76.7%	12.5%
Ireland	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Italy	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
No passport held	9%	13.5%	-4.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.1%	37.2%	-5.1%
Christian	62.8%	46.2%	16.6%
Other religion	1.8%	0.6%	1.2%
Not answered	3.2%	6.0%	-2.8%

Safety

Is Walverden Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Walverden Road was 84.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.5% higher than the Briercliffe average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Walverden Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Briercliffe and the 146th lowest crime rate of 302 local areas in Burnley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£44,400

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in BB10 3QR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Walverden Road are based on 28 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Burnley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Walverden Road, Briercliffe, Burnley, BB10 3QR

Estimated Average Property Prices for BB10 3QR

Average Price
£607,949

Semi-Detached
£458,684

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£831,847

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Walverden Road

Average Price
£336,002

Semi-Detached
£422,698

Terraced
£241,865

Detached
£819,090

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Walverden Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
The Cottage Fennymoor Foot Farm Walverden Road, Burnley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£425,000	2021-11-30	£505,556
1 Higher Fennymoor Cottage Walverden Road, Burnley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£400,000	2020-03-13	£574,737
2 Higher Fennymoor Cottage Walverden Road, Burnley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£195,000	2015-10-30	£354,900
Pig Hole Farm Walverden Road, Burnley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£575,000	2007-06-29	£834,973
Pig Hole Barn Walverden Road, Burnley, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£579,950	2006-10-04	£891,979

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BB10 3QR

Employment

BB10 3QR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 3QR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	87
Full-Time Employee	79
Self-Employed	23
Part-Time Employee	19
Student (economically inactive)	8
Looking after home or family	8
Other	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	31
Manufacturing	25
Education	18
Construction	11
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	11
Other	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Real estate activities	6
Information and communication	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Transport and storage	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
McMillan Nursery School Railway Street , BB9 9AG	2out of 4	1,855 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Walton Lane Nursery School Walton Lane , BB9 8BP	4out of 4	2,079 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bradley Nursery School Bradley Road East , BB9 7QH	4out of 4	2,388 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woodfield Nursery School Sefton Street , Brierfield BB9 5BE	3out of 4	2,615 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Basnett Street Nursery School Basnett Street , BB10 3ES	4out of 4	3,435 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Briercliffe Primary School Delamere Road , Briercliffe BB10 2JU	3out of 4	1,117 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy Trent Road , BB9 0NX	3out of 4	1,421 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Walverden Primary School Bracewell Street , BB9 0TL	3out of 4	1,625 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School Hibson Road , BB9 0PY	3out of 4	1,818 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Marsden Community Primary School Percy Street , BB9 0BE	3out of 4	1,909 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Marsden Heights Community College Edge End Lane , BB9 0PR	- not rated	2,178 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Pendle Vale College Oxford Road , BB9 8LF	3out of 4	2,528 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	2,866 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sir John Thursby Community College Eastern Avenue , BB10 2AT	3out of 4	2,923 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Colne Primet Academy Dent Street , BB8 8JF	3out of 4	3,224 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Nelson and Colne College Scotland Road , BB9 7YT	- not rated	3,282 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Burnley College Princess Way , BB12 0AN	- not rated	5,154 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Edenfield Girls' High School Brunswick Street , Nelson BB9 0PQ	- not rated	1,862 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Compass Community School Lancashire Granville Street , BB10 2RA	- not rated	2,020 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Ghausia School 1-3 Cross Street , BB9 7EN	- not rated	2,376 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Pendle Community High School & College Oxford Road , BB9 8LF	4out of 4	2,575 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Al-Ikhlaas Primary School 35 Norfolk Street , BB9 7SY	- not rated	2,759 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

We haven't found any places rated by Food Standards Agency in BB10 3QR area.

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ultimate Strength & Fitness BRUNSWICK HOUSE BRUNSWICK HOUSE BRUNSWICK STREET	health and fitness suite	966 yd
Nelson Golf Club KINGS CAUSEWAY	golf	1,059 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	33.3%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	100.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	100.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	100.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.