Town comparison
Burnley vs Bury (Bury)
Which is better to live in? 13.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Burnley is about 41% cheaper on average. Bury (bury) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bury (bury) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Burnley
£157,066
Bury (Bury)
£264,940
Crime Rate
Burnley
103.3
Bury (Bury)
91.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burnley
82.6%
Bury (Bury)
84.4%
Avg Download Speed
Burnley
426.9
Bury (Bury)
448.6
EPC Rating
Burnley
70.6
Bury (Bury)
70.8
Median Income
Burnley
£29,740
Bury (Bury)
£30,319
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Burnley is £157,066, which is 41% less than Bury (bury) at £264,940. The most affordable entry point in Burnley is a terraced at £97,493, while in Bury (bury) it is a flat at £138,819.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 48% pricier in Bury (bury) (£188,267 vs £97,493).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bury (bury) prices grew faster — 49% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 91.7 offences per 1,000 people, Bury (bury) is the safer of the two – 13% lower than Burnley's 103.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Burnley is violent-crime, while in Bury (bury) 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 WestBury (bury) has 84.4% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 82.6% in Burnley. Burnley has 27 schools in total, while Bury (bury) has 34.
Burnley School Inspection Breakdown
82.6% of 27 schools (23 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bury (Bury) School Inspection Breakdown
84.4% of 34 schools (27 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burnley | Bury (Bury) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 27 | 34 |
| Primary | 23 | 27 |
| Secondary | 4 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 82.6% | 84.4% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bury (bury) offers faster average downloads at 448.6 Mbps, compared to 426.9 Mbps in Burnley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.3% of premises in Burnley and 96.8% in Bury (bury). Gigabit availability stands at 83% in Burnley and 86.5% in Bury (bury).
Bury (bury) is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (449 vs 427 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bury (bury) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.8 (band C) versus 70.6 (band C) in Burnley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,120 in Burnley and £1,240 in Bury (bury). 64.1% of homes in Burnley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.7% in Bury (bury).
Bury (bury) has more energy-efficient housing — 65.7% reach band C or above, vs 64.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,319.3 in Bury (bury) and £29,740 in Burnley. The median age is 41.5 in Burnley and 42 in Bury (bury). Employment rates stand at 53.2% in Burnley and 56.3% in Bury (bury). Owner-occupancy is 59.8% in Burnley versus 65% in Bury (bury).
| Indicator | Burnley | Bury (Bury) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 78,266 | 80,851 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 42 |
| Median Household Income | £29,740 | £30,319.3 |
| Employment Rate | 53.2% | 56.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.8% | 65% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.3% | 29.8% |
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