Romney Avenue is in Burnley and in Burnley district. BB11 2PF is located in the Rosehill with Burnley Wood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Burnley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Romney Avenue, Burnley, BB11 2PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB11 2NN, BB11 2NJ, BB11 2PG, BB11 2NH, BB11 2PQ, BB11 4HG, BB11 2NW, BB11 2NY, BB11 2QE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB11 2PF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 50.4% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49.6% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BB11 2PF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.9% | 45.8% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.7% | 39.4% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 4.4% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 5.9% | -6.6% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 4.4% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 44.2% | 49.6% | 5.4% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 33.8% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 10.8% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 4% | -2.5% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.5% | 19% | -12.5% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 9% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 16% | -4.8% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 24% | 13.4% | 16.9% | 7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 22% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 95.3% | 96.8% | 1.5% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 95.3% | 92.8% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 92.8% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 18.4% | 13.5% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 37.2% | 10.5% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Romney Avenue was 35.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.2% lower than the Coal Clough with Deerplay average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Romney Avenue has the 10th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Coal Clough with Deerplay and the 40th lowest crime rate of 302 local areas in Burnley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Romney Avenue, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-01-12 | £158,630 |
| 31 Romney Avenue, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2015-05-27 | £134,137 |
| 25 Romney Avenue, Burnley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2010-02-26 | £145,765 |
| 35 Romney Avenue, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2009-11-30 | £152,390 |
| 39 Romney Avenue, Burnley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £93,250 | 2009-10-09 | £156,856 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosehill Nursery School Rosewood Avenue , BB11 2PH | - not rated | 248 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Myrtle Bank Nursery School Greenock Street , BB11 4EY | - not rated | 1,076 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , BB11 4PQ | - not rated | 1,345 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockwood Nursery School Kingsland Road , BB11 3PU | - not rated | 1,404 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Road Nursery School Tay Street , BB11 4BU | - not rated | 1,462 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosehill Junior School Moorland Road , BB11 2NY | - not rated | 146 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Rosehill Community Infant School Creswick Close , BB11 2PE | - not rated | 233 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Roman Catholic Primary School, Burnley Calderbrook Avenue , BB11 4RB | - not rated | 263 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Calderbrook Avenue , BB11 4RB | 3out of 4 | 263 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Primary School Rosewood Avenue , BB11 2PH | 3out of 4 | 273 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Hilda's Roman Catholic Girls' High School, Burnley Coal Clough Lane , BB11 5BT | - not rated | 1,088 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hameldon Community College Coal Clough Lane , BB11 5BT | - not rated | 1,142 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Lancashire Trafalgar Street , BB11 1RA | - not rated | 1,611 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Towneley High School Towneley Holmes , BB11 3EN | - not rated | 1,943 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity College Townley Holmes , BB11 3DF | 2out of 4 | 2,332 yd | Foundation 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 | 2,344 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Whitham Sixth Form Burnley Campus , BB10 1JD | - not rated | 3,766 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Bank School 171 Manchester Road , BB11 4HR | - not rated | 867 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rose School Greenock Street , BB11 4DT | - not rated | 1,013 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Specialist School Coal Clough Lane , BB11 5BT | 4out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillview School Swindon Street , BB11 4PF | - not rated | 1,208 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coal Clough Academy Swindon Street , BB11 4PF | 3out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elles Deli | 299 Manchester Road, Burnley | 230 yd | |
| Bella's Bakes | 299 Manchester Road, Burnley | 230 yd | |
| Sexy Snack Shack Trading At Burnley Golf Club | Burnley Golf Club, Approach Way | 593 yd | |
| Coal Clough Community Association | 2 Pasturegate Avenue, Burnley | 750 yd | |
| St Matthew With Holy Trinity Church | St Matthew's Church, St Matthew Street | 895 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Williams Inn | 311 Manchester Road, Burnley | 202 yd | |
| Burnley Golf Club | Club House, Burnley Golf Club | 591 yd | |
| Greenhill Social And Bowling Club | 163 Manchester Road, Burnley | 945 yd | |
| The Star | Public House, Hollywood Star | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Po Sang Take Away | 4 Moorland Road, Burnley | 133 yd | |
| Dolce Vita | 327 Manchester Road, Burnley | 173 yd | |
| Triggers Sandwich Bar | 74 Coal Clough Lane, Burnley | 1,091 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Christ The King Rc Primary School CALDERBROOK AVENUE | grass pitches | 265 yd |
| Burnley Golf Club GLEN VIEW ROAD | golf | 593 yd |
| Scott Park WESTERN AVENUE | tennis courts | 757 yd |
| Cherryfold Community Primary School COG LANE | grass pitches | 1,065 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 198.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.