BB11Burnley

Central Burnley & BB11 Postcode

Central Burnley & BB11 Postcode investment guide. Average gross yield 5.6%, unknown rental demand.

5.6%avg gross yield

£95kavg sold price (464 sales, 12mo)

Unknownrental demand

Article 4: No· Permitted development applies

Last updated May 2026

Average Gross Yield

5.6%

+0.7% vs Burnley avg (4.9%)

Average Asking Price

£94,886

high confidence (464 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£660

2-bed · 3-bed £802 · 11.1% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£152

City avg £172/sqft · 20 below average

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in BB11

1-bed

£547

per month

10.7% yield

2-bed

£660

per month

11.1% yield

3-bed

£802

per month

7.8% yield

Ownership mix

BB11 vs UK average · 16,415 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

Landlord-heavy: 26% privately rented (btl) (5pp higher than the UK average of 20%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

30.0%(UK 32.9%)

-2.9pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

25.8%(UK 29.7%)

-3.9pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

25.5%(UK 20.3%)

+5.2pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

18.7%(UK 17.1%)

+1.6pp vs UK

Black tick = UK average. ONS Census 2021, TS054 (Tenure of household).

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in BB11

PropertyData.co.uk

Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	12.0%	£67,500	£674
Semi-detached →	5.2%	£166,760	£719
Detached →	3.0%	£304,511	£756
Flat →	9.1%	£79,047	£597

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About Central Burnley & BB11 Postcode (BB11, Burnley)

BB11 offers compelling returns for buy-to-let investors, with a gross yield of 5.6% and average property prices around £94,886—significantly lower than many UK markets. These accessible entry prices make the area attractive for portfolio building, particularly for investors seeking cash flow over capital appreciation.

The rental market shows strongest demand for 2-bedroom properties (11.1% yield), followed closely by 1-bedroom units (10.7%). This suggests a tenant base of young professionals, couples, and small families rather than large households, though specific rental demand data for BB11 remains limited and warrants further investigation before purchase.

Investors should exercise caution regarding the limited rental demand data available and conduct thorough local research on void rates and tenant retention. Additionally, the 3-bedroom yield of 7.8% is notably lower than smaller units, suggesting potential oversupply or reduced appeal in this category—a factor worth understanding before committing capital to larger properties.

Sold Price Trend - BB11

Average sold price, last 8 quarters

-1.1% over 2 years

Flip Activity - BB11

Same property bought and sold within 18 months, last 24 months

→ vs prior 24 months

Flips

last 24 months

Median uplift*

+47.7%

after HPI adjust

Median hold

11 mo

Flip rate

0.6%

of all sales

Recent case studies

accrington road

Terraced

Bought Nov 24

£75k

Sold Jan 26

£147k

15 mo+87.8%*

Leasehold - extension not verified

Gross 96.0%

accrington road

Terraced

Bought Jun 24

£81k

Sold Jun 25

£120k

12 mo+43.4%*

Leasehold - extension not verified

Gross 48.1%

clarence street

Terraced

Bought Sept 24

£40k

Sold May 25

£86k

9 mo+110.0%*

Leasehold - extension not verified

Gross 115.0%

scarlett street

Terraced

Bought Sept 24

£40k

Sold May 25

£54k

8 mo+33.5%*

Leasehold - extension not verified

Gross 36.7%

stansfield street

Terraced

Bought Feb 24

£60k

Sold Nov 24

£80k

9 mo+21.7%*

Leasehold - extension not verified

Gross 34.5%

palatine square

Semi

Bought Jul 23

£97k

Sold Sept 24

£153k

14 mo+52.0%*

Gross 57.7%

* Real uplift after ONS regional House Price Index adjustment. Freehold and leasehold included; leasehold flips flagged as lease-extension status is not verifiable from public data. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data.

Planning & Licensing - BB11

Restrictions that affect HMO and buy-to-let investors in this postcode district

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Article 4 Direction (HMO)Not in effect

HMOs of up to 6 occupants (C4 use class) can be created without planning permission in this area.

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Selective LicensingNot in effect

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Additional HMO LicensingNot in effect

Article 4 directions cover parts of Burnley. The exact street-level coverage varies — confirm with the council before exchanging.

Planning information is for guidance only. Always verify with the local planning authority before purchasing. Data correct as of April 2026.

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