Socio-economic statistics for Brownside, Lancashire

Socio-economic statistics for Brownside, Lancashire

We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics for Brownside in Burnley from UK government sources such as the 2021 Census and the Index of Multiple Deprivation. They should give you a broad snapshot of the area and the surrounding locations. Are the residents of Brownside older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Brownside and Burnley? Is Brownside an unemployment hotspot? This page should provide you with the answers.

Brownside Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Brownside residents have in terms of formal qualifications as a percentage. The UK government breaks qualifications down into 7 levels. A detailed explanation of these levels can be found here. However, the Census groups these into just 4 \'levels\'. Here are some examples of the qualifications each census level represents when not stated;

  • Level 1 - GCSE grades D, E, F, or G & below
  • Level 2 - GCSE A*, A, B, C or O Level grades A, B or C
  • Level 3 - A or AS qualification at any grade
  • Level 4 - HNC, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree or Phd

In this first table we have compared Brownside to the national average for England.
Level Brunshaw England
No Qualifications 26.08% 18.08%
Level 1 11.78% 9.69%
Level 2 15.26% 13.32%
Apprenticeship 7.39% 5.32%
Level 3 17.62% 16.92%
Level 4 19.38% 33.92%

Brownside Unemployment Statistics

Since the introduction of Universal Credit, The Department for Work & Pensions have not issued any statistics (in our view) that can be used to ascertain the levels of unemployment or under employment in the UK, just meaningless geographic counts. However, the Office of National Statistics does publish claimant counts of people receiving out of work benefits, be that legacy Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit as a proportion of people over 16. These figures are usually updated once a month and are for Local Authority Districts and Unitary Authority Districts. So below are the figures of Burnley.
Area Unemployed Yearly Change
Burnley 5.6% 0.2%
North West 4.3% -0.3%
England 3.8% -0.3%
UK 3.7% -0.3%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Last Retrieved: March 2023
The 2021 census had data on people who were economically active (seeking work) yet unemployed on Census day (Sunday March 21st 2021). These statitics do cover Brownside on a ward level. However, it has to be noted that the Census day was during the height of the Covid19 pandemic and therefore are not reflective of normal levels of unemployment. For example, between March 2020 and June 2020 people claiming Universal Credit doubled in most areas of the United Kingdom and then steadily declined up to the day of the Census and beyond. This data also contains the proportion of people in part-time work (working between 1-35 hours per week), which maybe an indicator of under employment in Brownside.
Economic Status Proportion
In Employment 51.19%
In Part-Time Work 26.91%
Unemployed 5.38%
73.09% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Brownside

How many residents own or rent their home in Brownside and Burnley

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Brownside either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 52.52 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 47.48 of Brownside residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
Area Owned Rented
Brunshaw 52.52% 47.48%
Burnley 59.78% 40.22%
North West 62.33% 37.67%
England 61.31% 38.69%

Brownside has a lower level of home ownership than than the national average.

Brownside compared to other wards in Burnley

# Ward Owned Rented
1 Cliviger with Worsthorne 86.21% 13.79%
2 Whittlefield with Ightenhill 81.11% 18.89%
3 Briercliffe 79.34% 20.66%
4 Coal Clough with Deerplay 67.8% 32.2%
5 Hapton with Park 64.53% 35.47%
6 Lanehead 62.97% 37.03%
7 Gannow 60.69% 39.31%
8 Rosehill with Burnley Wood 59.12% 40.89%
9 Queensgate 56.87% 43.13%
10 Rosegrove with Lowerhouse 55.52% 44.48%
11 Brunshaw 52.52% 47.48%
12 Gawthorpe 51.35% 48.65%
13 Trinity (Burnley) 44.86% 55.14%
14 Daneshouse with Stoneyholme 44.13% 55.87%
15 Bank Hall 38.57% 61.43%
Brownside is ranked 11 out of 15 wards in Burnley for the percentage of home owners.

Brownside Health Statistics

Brunshaw has a significantly lower proportion of residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.
Area VG G F B VB
Brunshaw 40.81% 33.79% 16.63% 6.83% 1.93%
Burnley 45.06% 33.36% 14.59% 5.36% 1.63%
North West 47.73% 32.71% 13.36% 4.77% 1.43%
England 48.49% 33.71% 12.65% 3.98% 1.17%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

How has the health of residents in Burnley changed since 2011?

Burnley residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1.85% between the 2011 and 2021 census.
Year VG G F B VB
2011 42.93% 33.64% 15.72% 5.99% 1.73%
2021 45.06% 33.36% 14.59% 5.36% 1.63%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

Brownside & Burnley Immigration Statistics

We have analysed the Census 2021 raw data on country of birth and compiled immigration statistics as percentages of the population. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. Below are the figures for Brownside in the Burnley local area district.

Brownside has a lower rate of immigrants than Burnley, the North West region and England as a whole.
Area Born in UK Born outside UK
Brunshaw 95.24% 4.76%
Burnley 87.26% 12.74%
North West 88.33% 11.67%
England 82.65% 17.35%

Brownside compared to other wards in Burnley

# Ward Born in UK Born outside UK
1 Daneshouse with Stoneyholme 58.42% 41.58%
2 Queensgate 69.77% 30.24%
3 Bank Hall 72.42% 27.58%
4 Lanehead 83.21% 16.79%
5 Trinity 88.2% 11.8%
6 Rosegrove with Lowerhouse 91.31% 8.69%
7 Rosehill with Burnley Wood 92.27% 7.73%
8 Coal Clough with Deerplay 92.3% 7.7%
9 Whittlefield with Ightenhill 95.11% 4.89%
10 Brunshaw 95.24% 4.76%
11 Gawthorpe 96.3% 3.7%
12 Gannow 96.6% 3.4%
13 Hapton with Park 96.8% 3.2%
14 Briercliffe 96.91% 3.09%
15 Cliviger with Worsthorne 97.89% 2.11%
'; Brownside is ranked 10 out of 15 wards in Burnley for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

Brownside Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Brunshaw.
Age Band Proportion
4 & under
5 - 9 years
10 - 15 years
16 - 19 years
20 - 24 years
25 - 34 years
35 - 49 years
50 - 64 years
65 - 74 years
75 - 84 years
85 years & over

What are the occupations of the residents of Brownside?

The largest employment sector in Brownside is Caring, leisure & Other Services. The smallest employment sector is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials.
Sector Proportion
Caring, leisure & Other Services 14.82%
Elementary Occupations 14.75%
Professional Occupations 12.22%
Skilled Trades 11.73%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives 10.35%
Associate Professional & Technical 10.24%
Administrative & Secretarial 8.94%
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 6.67%

What is the population of Brownside and Burnley?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Burnley including Brownside. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.

Ward Population
Bank Hall 6438
Briercliffe 5259
Brunshaw 5970
Cliviger with Worsthorne 5017
Coal Clough with Deerplay 5253
Daneshouse with Stoneyholme 7021
Gannow 5642
Gawthorpe 6309
Hapton with Park 5863
Lanehead 6502
Queensgate 5981
Rosegrove with Lowerhouse 6784
Rosehill with Burnley Wood 6036
Trinity 5649
Whittlefield with Ightenhill 5620
Burnley Total 89344



Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.

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