Burnley
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Burnley, in Lancashire, lies between the Forest of Bowland and the Pennines, offering stunning countryside alongside a strong industrial heritage. The Leeds and Liverpool Canal winds through the town, and attractions include Towneley Hall and Thompson Park. The surrounding hills provide opportunities for outdoor activities, making Burnley popular with walkers and cyclists.
Wards in Burnley
Burnley is divided into 17 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Bank Hall
- Briercliffe
- Brierfield East & Clover Hill
- Brierfield West & Reedley
- Brunshaw
- Cliviger with Worsthorne
- Coal Clough with Deerplay
- Daneshouse with Stoneyholme
- Gannow
- Gawthorpe
- Hapton with Park
- Lanehead
- Queensgate
- Rosegrove with Lowerhouse
- Rosehill with Burnley Wood
- Trinity
- Whittlefield with Ightenhill
Burnley is a constituency that covers these wards in Burnley / Pendle.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 25,849 | 23.40% | 1,582,229 | 21.05% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 8,433 | 7.64% | 642,507 | 8.55% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 14,655 | 13.27% | 996,167 | 13.25% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 20,801 | 18.83% | 1,397,930 | 18.60% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,868 | 18.89% | 1,482,881 | 19.73% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 19,838 | 17.96% | 1,414,399 | 18.82% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 80,231 | 73.23% | 81.15% | 74.42% |
| Pakistani | 17,330 | 15.82% | 4.09% | 2.66% |
| Other White | 4,074 | 3.72% | 3.42% | 6.15% |
| Bangladeshi | 2,973 | 2.71% | 0.82% | 1.08% |
| White and Asian | 999 | 0.91% | 0.64% | 0.82% |
| Any other ethnic group | 694 | 0.63% | 0.89% | 1.55% |
| Other Asian | 623 | 0.57% | 0.86% | 1.63% |
| Irish | 493 | 0.45% | 0.83% | 0.85% |
| Indian | 429 | 0.39% | 1.89% | 3.13% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 367 | 0.33% | 0.52% | 0.78% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 220 | 0.20% | 0.63% | 0.86% |
| African | 200 | 0.18% | 1.71% | 2.50% |
| Arab | 191 | 0.17% | 0.59% | 0.56% |
| Chinese | 179 | 0.16% | 0.73% | 0.75% |
| White and Black African | 177 | 0.16% | 0.40% | 0.42% |
| Roma | 122 | 0.11% | 0.10% | 0.17% |
| Caribbean | 106 | 0.10% | 0.35% | 1.05% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 90 | 0.08% | 0.08% | 0.11% |
| Other Black | 55 | 0.05% | 0.29% | 0.50% |