Postcode report
BB10 2RZ Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Burnley
About BB10 2RZ: area rating, property, schools and local change
BB10 2RZ is a postcode in Queensgate, Burnley, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BB10 2RZ, then scores the surrounding small area 35/100 - bottom 13% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BB10 2RZ are housing and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for BB10 2RZ is based on Burnley 002 Census 2021. It covers 6,709 residents, 4,718 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 37, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 57% owner-occupied, 32% privately rented, 11% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near BB10 2RZ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BB10 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £112k from 116 rolling sales, up 1.8% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near BB10 2RZ can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BB10 2RZ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around BB10 2RZ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 11 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about BB10 2RZ
Is BB10 2RZ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 35/100 (bottom 13% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near BB10 2RZ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near BB10 2RZ?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BB10 2RZ?
LocaleIQ matched BB10 2RZ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BB10 2RZ?
The latest median sold price is £112k based on 116 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BB10 2RZ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 11 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.