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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
4/10
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
16.47(-56%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.41(-20%)
Burglary
9.88(+78%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.53(-50%)
Drugs
2.47(-37%)
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

Median price£280,000
Price per sq ft£260
Sales (last 12 months)47
Typical range (middle 50%)£202K – £405K

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £260 per square foot) in Fence & Higham area, with individual transactions ranging from £134,950 up to £1,670,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fence & Higham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£420,000£274
Semi-Detached8£304,975£328
Terraced21£200,000£249
Flats1£160,000£244

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Fence & Higham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fence & Higham.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£272,250£219,250£153,125
2017£289,950£237,475£180,000
2018£372,000£250,000£174,000
2019£270,000£183,000£165,000
2020£300,000£230,000£176,250
2021£365,000£241,000£190,000
2022£407,500£265,000£185,000
2023£355,000£257,000£222,500
2024£398,250£290,000£200,000
2025£421,500£382,000£200,000
2026£406,000£282,475£185,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fence & Higham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fence & Higham.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£193£191£226
2017£219£227£195
2018£220£225£218
2019£211£197£182
2020£216£191£205
2021£242£261£194
2022£272£227£244
2023£329£224£250
2024£284£243£248
2025£282£322£255
2026£252£251£223
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fence & Higham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

All postcodes in Fence & Higham

BB129QF

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.