May Tree Close Burnley
24 addresses across 3 postcodes (BB10), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 5001862.
- Energy: 21 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, D: 10, E: 5, F: 1).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Burnley costs £2,549 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Brierfield, about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Thornber Gardens, is about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 219 to 221 m above sea level.
- Noise: 20 of its 24 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Briercliffe Surgery, about 380 m away.
- People: About 780 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 66% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 82 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
21 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 48 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (14); Flat (5); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1900-1929 (17); before 1900 (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (11); owner-occupied (10).
Each home's certificates and sales (8 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Burnley in 2026-27: Band D £2,549 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,700 | £1,983 | £2,266 | £2,549 | £3,116 | £3,682 | £4,249 | £5,099 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (51% of about 1,420 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Harle Syke. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| BB10 2ES | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 2 | unlikely |
| BB10 2EP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BB10 2HN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 24 addresses are between 219 m and 221 m above sea level (220 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB10 2EP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BB10 2ES | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BB10 2HN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Brierfield 37,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Nelson 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Burnley Central 115,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Moorview Close Harle Syke | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Nelson | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Rigby Street Car Park | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 36.5 km (23 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Briercliffe Surgery | 380 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Village Pharmacy | 80 m |
| NHS dentists | Briercliffe Road Dental Practice | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Burnley General Hospital | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Lancashire Police - Brierfield Police | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | Super Save Cashzone | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Thornber Gardens 1.1 ha | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,010 m² | 220 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,460 m² | 300 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Briercliffe Allotments 4.2 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Queen Street Mill, a listed building (Grade I), 400 m (0.2 miles) south-east. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Queen Street Mill | Listed building, Grade I | 400 m (0.2 miles) south-east |
| Queen's Park, Burnley | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Thompson Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Walshaw Clough | Valley | 560 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Marsden Height | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Pighole Clough | Valley | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Scrogg's Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Walverden Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Extwistle Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 24 |
20 of the street's 24 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Burnley: see them on the Burnley page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briercliffe Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Sir John Thursby Community College | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Casterton Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Reedley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Basnett Street Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Heasandford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woodfield Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Marsden Heights Community College | Secondary | 11–16 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Commercial BB10 2HA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2024 |
| Harties Fudglet BB10 2HJ | Other catering premises | 50 m | 5 Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Spar Harle Syke BB10 2HJ | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Village Pharmacy BB10 2HJ | Retailers - other | 90 m | Exempt | |
| Oaklands Nursing Home BB10 2HW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 90 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 Jun 2026 |
| Happy House BB10 2HJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 4 Good | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Tuck In At Suzie’s BB10 2HG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Daily Dels BB10 2HW | Distributors/Transporters | 130 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Village Store BB10 2HJ | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Craven Heifer BB10 2HA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 22 Feb 2025 |
| Nature's Selection BB10 2HF | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 25 Aug 2026 |
| Weavers Rest BB10 2HX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Kiddy Kids BB10 2HX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Briercliffe Primary School BB10 2JU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hargreaves Street (11); On or near Parker Street (11); On or near Townley Street (11); On or near Cuerdale Street (9); On or near Talbot Street (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 66% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 28% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 31% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 4 to 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- BB10 2ES: 22 addresses of 27 in the postcode
- BB10 2EP: 1 address of 37 in the postcode
- BB10 2HN: 1 address of 10 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Finsley Street · Cuerdale Street · May Tree Close · Nicholas Street · Milton Street · Camp Street · Moorview Close · Gorple Street · Talbot Street · Hargreaves Street · Parker Street · Saxifield Street
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.