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Fence & Higham

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About

Fence & Higham ward sits on the western edge of Pendle, bordering the open moorland of the Forest of Rossendale. The area encompasses the distinct villages of Fence and Higham, along with scattered farms and hamlets set within a landscape of rolling green fields and wooded cloughs. The local economy has historical roots in agriculture and quarrying, with stone from the area used in many older buildings.

The ward's character is defined by its elevated position and rural outlooks, with the prominent landmark of Pendle Hill forming the eastern horizon. Community life centres around the village halls, local pubs, and the primary school in Higham. A network of public footpaths, including parts of the Pendle Way, connects the settlements and provides access to the surrounding countryside for walking and recreation.

Area overview

On average Fence & Higham has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Fence & Higham is £49,507 per year. There are 2 schools in Fence & Higham: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Fence & Higham is home to around 2,429 people, with a population density of about 223.6 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
4.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Fence & Higham Population
2,429
Population density
223.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.06(-57%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.23(-18%)
Burglary
6.18(+11%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.94(-45%)
Other theft
4.53(-31%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,338
96.17%
Other White
22
0.9%
Pakistani
20
0.82%
Other Asian
10
0.41%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
0.41%
Total population: 2,431

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
827
40.42%
Level 3 (A level)
334
16.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
261
12.76%
No qualifications
255
12.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
172
8.41%
Total 16+ residents: 2,046

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
516
47.96%
Owns with a mortgage
354
32.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
106
9.85%
Other social rented
51
4.74%
Social rents from council
24
2.23%
Total households: 1,076

Property prices in Fence & Higham

Based on 23 recent sales, the median property price is £237,000 in Fence & Higham area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £485,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Fence & Higham in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fence & Higham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£418,000
Flats2£175,000
Semi-Detached1£330,000
Terraced13£207,500

10 years median price trend in Fence & Higham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fence & Higham.

All postcodes in Fence & Higham

BB129AS

Barrowford Road

BB129AY

Blackburn Road

BB129BD

Leet Road

BB129EL

Eversholt Close

BB129ER

Barrowford Road

BB129PD

Harpers Lane

BB129BH

Anderton Road

BB129BN

Hambledon Terrace

BB129BY

Acres Brook Road

BB129BB

Rake Top Avenue

BB129HF

Garden Street

BB129PQ

Heathgate

BB129HG

Chapel Street

BB129BA

Fir Trees Grove

BB129ED

Wheatley Lane Road

BB129BG

Moore Drive

BB129JF

Heights Lane

BB129PA

Cuckstool Lane

BB129EZ

Higham Hall Road

BB129PE

Millbrook

BB129BU

Stump Hall Road

BB129EQ

Uplands Drive

BB129PZ

Wheatley Lane Road

BB129LY

Fence & Higham

BB129AH

Field Top Court

BB129BW

Pendle View

BB129DX

Greenhead Lane

BB129QD

Wheatley Lane Road

BB129PJ

Greystones Drive

BB129QG

Wheatley Lane Road

BB129EH

Woodbury Avenue

BB129EU

Higham Hall Road

BB129ET

Barrowford Road

BB129DZ

Hoarstones Avenue

BB129EA

Wheatley Lane Road

BB129DY

St Annes Drive

BB129EN

Old Laund Street

BB129HB

Gawthorpe View

BB129EG

Fence Gate

BB129PN

Noggarth Road

BB129QF

Pollard Row

BB129QJ

Green Bank Drive

BB129NX

Barrowford Road

BB129AZ

Higham Hall Road

BB129BX

Guide Lane

BB129PW

Noggarth Road

BB129NT

Barrowford Road

BB129PB

Cuckstool Lane

BB129EE

Wheatley Lane Road

BB129HN

Pendle Fields

BB129PL

Laund Gate

BB129QR

Lane Top

BB129DA

Laneside Avenue

BB129BS

Stump Hall Road

BB129BZ

Barkerfield Close

BB129FA

Pendle Lane

BB129EF

Spring Mill Court

BB129EP

Wheatley Lane Road

BB129HA

Dame Fold

BB129AU

Fir Trees Lane

BB129EB

Wheatley Lane Road

BB129HQ

Hollinhurst View

BB129NU

Barrowford Road

BB129QB

Catlow Closes

BB129BP

Slack

BB129ES

Barrowford Road

BB129AR

Barrowford Road

BB129DB

Copthurst Avenue

BB129HH

Halmote Avenue

BB129QA

Wheatley Lane Road

BB96RY

Pendleside

BB129LU

Haddings Head Cottages

BB129QH

Wheatley Close

BB129HW

Kiln Hill

BB129EJ

Heatherlea Road

BB129EW

Forest Avenue

BB129HJ

Jackson Fold

BB129HR

Clover Croft

BB129HE

Wilkinson Street

BB129BE

West Close Avenue

BB129PP

Noggarth Road

BB129DE

Croft Lane

BB129PF

Harpers Lane

BB96SH

Pendleside

BB129BQ

Nutter Crescent

BB129AF

Grove Lane

BB129BJ

Wesley Place

BB129PH

Deer Chace

BB129QL

Wheatcroft Avenue

BB129QQ

Barrowford Road

BB129HL

St Annes Way

BB96RX

Carrside

BB129EY

Higham Hall Road

BB129HD

Cross Street

BB129LX

Guide Lane

BB129PG

Forester Drive

BB129BL

Sabden Road

BB129QE

Tunstill Fold

BB129AJ

Fence & Higham

BB129EX

Foxen Dole Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.