Is Burnley rough? We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics and demographics 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 Burnley older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Burnley and Burnley? What is the claimant count in Burnley and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers. 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 Burnley in the Burnley local area district.Burnley 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% Economic Status Proportion In Employment 49.29% In Part-Time Work 23.53% Unemployed 8.32% Burnley Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Trinity.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 Burnley Health Statistics
Trinity 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 Trinity (Burnley) 42.83% 32.77% 15.88% 6.35% 2.18% 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% 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% Burnley & Burnley Immigration Statistics
Area Born in UK Born outside UK Trinity (Burnley) 88.2% 11.8% Burnley 87.26% 12.74% North West 88.33% 11.67% England 82.65% 17.35% Burnley compared to other wards in Burnley
';Burnley is ranked 5 out of 15 wards in Burnley for the number of residents born outside of the UK.# 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% What are the occupations of the residents of Burnley?
The largest employment sector in Burnley is Elementary Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials.Sector Proportion Elementary Occupations 17.88% Process Plant & Machine Operatives 12.44% Caring, leisure & Other Services 12.36% Skilled Trades 11.35% Associate Professional & Technical 10.7% Professional Occupations 9.81% Administrative & Secretarial 7.86% Managers, Directors & Senior Officials 7.38% Burnley Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Burnley 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 | Trinity | England |
|---|---|---|
| No Qualifications | 26.72% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 10.74% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 14.41% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.92% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.06% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 21.71% | 33.92% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Burnley and Burnley
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Burnley either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 44.86 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 55.14 of Burnley residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.| Area | Owned | Rented |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity (Burnley) | 44.86% | 55.14% |
| Burnley | 59.78% | 40.22% |
| North West | 62.33% | 37.67% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Burnley has a significantly lower level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically deprived area.
Burnley 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% |
What is the population of Burnley and Burnley?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Burnley including Burnley. 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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