Postcode BB12 9AY is located in a rural village, within the Fence & Higham ward of Pendle in the North West region, and forms part of the Barrowford, Higham & Pendleside area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Barrowford, Higham & Pendleside is £49,507 per year. The nearest station is Rose Grove, about 2.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Barrowford, Higham & Pendleside has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,959 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.
Barrowford, Higham & Pendleside has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Barrowford, Higham & Pendleside is £49,507 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 174 ft away from BB12 9AY.
Barrowford, Higham & Pendleside near BB12 9AY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rose Grove located about 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £420,000 | £274 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £304,975 | £328 |
| Terraced | 21 | £200,000 | £249 |
| Flats | 1 | £160,000 | £244 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 5 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB12 9AY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2025 | 8, Fir Trees Grove, Burnley, BB12 9BA | Detached | Freehold | £540,000 | |
| 09 May 2025 | 5, Higham Hall Road, Burnley, BB12 9AZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £222,000 | |
| 18 May 2026 | 26, Moore Drive, Burnley, BB12 9BG | Detached | Freehold | £431,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 1, Moore Drive, Burnley, BB12 9BG | Detached | Freehold | £365,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 9, Laneside Avenue, Burnley, BB12 9DA | Detached | Freehold | £295,000 |
In the BB12 9AY postcode area, located within Barrowford, Higham & Pendleside, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Higham St John's Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good |
Annual council tax rates for Pendle district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BB12 9AY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Brian Newman
Fence & Higham - Elected 2 May 2024
Jonathan Hinder
Pendle and Clitheroe - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BB12 9AY records about 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary.
The median sale price around BB12 9AY in Barrowford, Higham & Pendleside is £280,000 (about £260 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to BB12 9AY, including Higham St John's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BB12 9AY scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,959 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Pendle and Clitheroe covering BB12 9AY is Jonathan Hinder (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Brian Newman (Liberal Democrats).
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.