House prices in Burnley
The median price paid for a home in Burnley was £120,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,339 sales. House prices in Burnley rose 9.1% in the year to September 2026, and are 26.3% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Burnley was 44% lower than the median for North West (£213,500). The average private rent in Burnley was £631 a month in August 2026, 2.9% up on a year earlier (ONS). Burnley had 12.3 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Burnley stands out
- Burnley has the lowest median house price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales: £120,000 in the 12 months to September 2026.
- Burnley has the 3rd lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales: £631 a month in August 2026.
- Burnley is the 4th most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the Indices of Deprivation 2025.
House prices in Burnley
The median price paid in Burnley was £120,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,339 sales, or £1,478 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | North West |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £292,000 | 173 | £2,782 | +6.2% | +24.3% | £370,000 |
| Semi-detached | £180,500 | 316 | £2,270 | +4.9% | +24.5% | £235,000 |
| Terraced | £86,000 | 808 | £1,158 | +4.6% | +24.6% | £159,000 |
Not shown: flats (under 50 sales in the year, too few for a reliable median).
Compared with North West and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnley | £120,000 | +9.1% | +26.3% | £1,478 | +8.4% |
| North West | £213,500 | +1.4% | +17.3% | £2,591 | +0.9% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Burnley sold for a median £1,478 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 43% lower than the figure for North West (£2,591).
Burnley has the lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the lowest of 35 local authorities in North West.
Its +9.1% change over the year is the biggest price rise of 317 in England and Wales, and the biggest rise of 35 local authorities in North West.
Rents in Burnley
The average private rent in Burnley was £631 a month in August 2026, 2.9% up on a year earlier. Rents in Burnley are 31.7% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Burnley has the 3rd lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the lowest of 35 local authorities in North West.
Deprivation in Burnley
Burnley is the 4th most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4th |
| Income | 17th |
| Employment | 7th |
| Education and skills | 10th |
| Health | 7th |
| Crime | 17th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 150th |
| Living environment | 22nd |
How many homes sell in Burnley
1,054 homes were sold in Burnley in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.06 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Burnley were 1.6% down on the year before and 38.5% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 142nd most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 17th most of 35 local authorities in North West.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Burnley
The police recorded 12,263 crimes in Burnley in the 12 months to August 2026, 12.3 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Burnley fell 3.0% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 7.4% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4.94 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 5.12 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 1.36 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.88 |
Burnley has the 19th highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 2nd highest of 25 local authorities in North West.
The figure for North West leaves out Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month. The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Broadband and mobile in Burnley
96.0% of premises in Burnley can get gigabit broadband and 99.1% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 92.4% can get full fibre, and 0.1% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 36th highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
93.8% of premises in Burnley get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Burnley
In the year ending June 2025, 6,160 people moved to Burnley from elsewhere in the UK and 5,254 moved away, a net gain of 906 (9.1 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Pendle 1,391
- Hyndburn 533
- Rossendale 477
Most moved out to
- Pendle 1,284
- Hyndburn 428
- Rossendale 254
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Burnley
How much does a house cost in Burnley?
The median price paid for a home in Burnley was £120,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £292,000; semi-detached £180,500; terraced £86,000.
Are house prices in Burnley going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Burnley rose 9.1%, and over five years it rose 26.3%. Across North West prices rose 1.4% over the same year.
How much is rent in Burnley?
The average private rent in Burnley was £631 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £465; 2 bed £588; 3 bed £696; 4+ bed £952.
Is Burnley a safe place to live?
Burnley had 12.3 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 19th highest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for North West was 8.4. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Burnley?
92.4% of premises in Burnley can get full fibre and 96.0% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Rossendale 10 km
- Hyndburn 10 km
- Pendle 13 km
- Blackburn with Darwen 18 km
- Calderdale 18 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.