Brierfield vs Burnley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Burnley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 4% lower. Brierfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brierfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brierfield
£163,344
Burnley
£157,066
Crime Rate
Brierfield
82.3
Burnley
103.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brierfield
100.0%
Burnley
82.6%
Avg Download Speed
Brierfield
445.5
Burnley
426.9
EPC Rating
Brierfield
69.2
Burnley
70.6
Median Income
Brierfield
£29,992
Burnley
£29,740
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Brierfield commands an average of £163,344, compared with £157,066 in Burnley – a difference of 4%. The most affordable entry point in Brierfield is a terraced at £104,078, while in Burnley it is a terraced at £97,493.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 31% pricier in Brierfield (£135,800 vs £103,507).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brierfield prices grew faster — 77% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestBrierfield has a crime rate of 82.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 26% lower than Burnley at 103.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brierfield is violent-crime, while in Burnley it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestFamilies may prefer Brierfield, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 82.6% in Burnley. There are 4 schools in Brierfield and 27 in Burnley.
Brierfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Burnley School Inspection Breakdown
82.6% of 27 schools (23 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brierfield | Burnley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 27 |
| Primary | 3 | 23 |
| Secondary | 1 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 82.6% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 445.5 Mbps in Brierfield and 426.9 Mbps in Burnley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Brierfield and 94.3% in Burnley. Gigabit availability stands at 87.4% in Brierfield and 83% in Burnley.
Brierfield is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (446 vs 427 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Burnley, scoring 70.6 on average (band C) compared to 69.2 (band C) in Brierfield. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,386 in Brierfield and £1,120 in Burnley. 55.6% of homes in Brierfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.1% in Burnley.
Burnley has more energy-efficient housing — 64.1% reach band C or above, vs 55.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,992 in Brierfield and £29,740 in Burnley. The median age is 44.5 in Brierfield and 41.5 in Burnley. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Brierfield and 53.2% in Burnley. Owner-occupancy is 70.2% in Brierfield versus 59.8% in Burnley. Brierfield has a population of 10,723 and Burnley has 78,266.
| Indicator | Brierfield | Burnley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,723 | 78,266 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 41.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,992 | £29,740 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 53.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.2% | 59.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 24.3% |
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