Why Buy in Burnley and Pendle?
We have a good stock of reasonably priced properties. There is a good supply of both working and DSS tenants.Local Information
There is a major amount of Government funding in regeneration.East Lancashire is an 'Elevate' Pathfinder area. The hundreds of millions of pounds in funding commenced in 2003, and is a 15 year plan of total regeneration. Other agencies working to revitalise the region include,Lancashire County Council (LCC), Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) English Partnerships, Burnley Borough Council & Pendle Council.
Burnley is a large market town in this East of Lancashire with a population of 73,000. To the west of Burnley lie Padiham and Accrington & Blackburn, with Nelson and Colne to the north. The surrounding borough of Burnley has a population of around 90,000.
Retail
The town centre is home to a wide range of high street multiples includes:- M & S, WhSmiths and Next, also an eclectic mix of independent stores. The town centre market has been established for 700 years and offers an ever expanding range of goods and services.An exciting new shopping development is 'The Oval', featuring 32 new retail spaces, including a large department store.
Transport
Burnley has 3 train stations with services stretching west to Preston & Blackpool, and east to Leeds & York. The town has good bus links to Manchester, operating from the modernised bus station.There are two international airports within 45 minutes of the region, namely Manchester & Liverpool, with extensive motorway links.
Health & Leisure
Sports facilities are extensive. There is the multi million pound St Peters' Leisure and Medical Centre, providing the latest facilities under one roof. Close by is the award winning Crow Wood leisure and equestrian centre.Located on Manchester Rd, 'Hollywood Park' is a 9 screen state-of-the-art Apollo cinema, with Dolby surround sound and licensed auditoria.
Bowling fans may choose to visit 'AMF Bowling', which offers 24 lanes of computerised tenpin bowling.
Burnley Football Club - home to 'The Clarets', are founder members of the Football league, and have played at Turf Moor since 1883, currently competing in the English Championship (previously Division 1). Turf Moor also provides excellent Conference and Event Facilities.
