BB12 (Burnley) recorded a trajectory score of 50.6, positioning it at the 53rd percentile nationally. Over the past five years, property prices grew at a compound annual rate of 2.3%, while rental yields expanded more substantially at 4.7% annually. Population increased by 1.9% during this period. The district remains in a latent gentrification stage, indicating early-phase characteristics without established transformation. These metrics suggest a market with modest capital appreciation but stronger income generation potential, typical of regenerating post-industrial areas in the North West region.
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- 1Property prices up 1.5% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.7% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.9% per year
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What's changing in Burnley · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.8 points this month to 50/100, driven mainly by safety.
4 planning applications submitted in BB12 over the last six months.
- Proposed construction of single storey extensionMar 2026 · pending
- Second storey rear extension with the addition of solar panels to the roofMar 2026 · pending
- Two storey side extension, rear and front dormer windows and attached garageMar 2026 · pending
Burnley (BB12) common questions
Is Burnley up and coming?
Burnley (BB12) 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 1.0 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 38/100 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 (BB12) is £264k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.5% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Burnley?
The median monthly rent in Burnley (BB12) is £788 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Burnley?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Manchester (M32), Burnley (BB11), Manchester (M26), Manchester (M41), Burnley (BB10). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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