Is BB12 8AQ a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

386 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of BB12 8AQ. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
142
Anti-social behaviour
66
Burglary
31
Criminal damage & arson
29
Public order
29
Shoplifting
28
Vehicle crime
22
Other theft
18

House prices

£135,012

Average price in Burnley (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Up 8.6% year on year.

Terraced
£115,123
Semi-detached
£159,133
Detached
£247,216
Flat / maisonette
£81,075

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for BB12 8AQ specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near BB12 8AQ on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near BB12 8AQ on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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