Burnley's BB11 postcode has experienced modest capital appreciation at 2.3% annually over five years, while rental growth has substantially outpaced this at 7.2% annually, suggesting stronger investor demand for lettings than owner-occupier purchases. Population growth of 1.0% over the same period indicates limited demographic expansion. The district scores 50.9 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the 56th percentile nationally and categorising it within latent gentrification stages. This combination reflects a market where rental yields have driven returns more prominently than price appreciation, typical of areas where buy-to-let investment has concentrated relative to broader economic development.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 1.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 7.2% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.0% per year
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What's changing in Burnley · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.0 points this month to 50/100, driven mainly by price opportunity.
1 planning application submitted in BB11 over the last six months.
Burnley (BB11) common questions
Is Burnley up and coming?
Burnley (BB11) has a trajectory score of 50/100 (Average), placing it in the top 51% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 3.7 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Burnley safe?
Burnley has a safety score of 29/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Burnley?
The average property price in Burnley (BB11) is £168k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Burnley?
The median monthly rent in Burnley (BB11) is £637 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Burnley?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Burnley (BB10), Manchester (M21), Burnley (BB12), Cheadle (SK8), Wilmslow (SK9). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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