Living in Burnley
Burnley is a large municipality in North West (England), United Kingdom, home to 87,705 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are movers on a budget (top 25%, #97 of 388), low-income households (top 26%, #98 of 387), remote workers (top 32%, #121 of 387).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Burnley
- It is part of Greater Manchester, 33 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 25 min and sets around 15:50; in late June it sets around 21:44.
How Burnley ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United Kingdom. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United Kingdom | In North West (England) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 29 | #367 of 378 | #37 of 39 | Map |
| Low-income household | 70 | #98 of 387 | #25 of 39 | Map |
| Low-income family | 44 | #294 of 378 | #37 of 39 | Map |
| Single parent | 41 | #339 of 378 | #38 of 39 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 38 | #364 of 378 | #32 of 39 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 22 | #366 of 378 | #32 of 39 | Map |
| Early retiree | 44 | #368 of 387 | #32 of 39 | Map |
| Single professional | 38 | #361 of 368 | #36 of 37 | Map |
| Young professional | 41 | #359 of 367 | #35 of 36 | Map |
| DINKS | 28 | #360 of 362 | #36 of 36 | Map |
| Remote worker | 67 | #121 of 387 | #21 of 39 | Map |
| Commuter | 59 | #344 of 368 | #35 of 37 | Map |
| Car-free household | 55 | #337 of 361 | #33 of 36 | Map |
| Student | 57 | #154 of 354 | #22 of 35 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 66 | #140 of 378 | #27 of 39 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 65 | #97 of 388 | #20 of 39 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 32 | #356 of 363 | #36 of 36 | Map |
| Expat professional | 32 | #369 of 387 | #39 of 39 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 0 | #369 of 378 | #35 of 39 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 48 | #247 of 388 | #20 of 39 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 34 | #170 of 388 | #18 of 39 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 50 | #181 of 388 | #21 of 39 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 12 | #377 of 388 | #35 of 39 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 52 | #312 of 388 | #34 of 39 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 63 | #304 of 388 | #25 of 39 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 32 | #350 of 388 | #36 of 39 | Map |
| Digital native | 57 | #169 of 368 | #31 of 37 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Pendle 7 km
- Hyndburn 10 km
- Rossendale 11 km
- Ribble Valley 13 km
- Blackburn with Darwen 16 km
- Rochdale 22 km
- Craven 23 km
- Bury 25 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.