Postcode BB12 9AZ is located in a rural village, within the Fence & Higham area 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 median sale price in Fence & Higham is £265,000 (around £256 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £196,950 and £420,000. The nearest station is Brierfield, about 2.5 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 18,449 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 44% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 120 ft away from BB12 9AZ.
Barrowford, Higham & Pendleside near BB12 9AZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Brierfield located about 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 (about £256 per square foot) in Fence & Higham area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,670,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £430,000 | £272 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £299,950 | £332 |
| Terraced | 18 | £205,250 | £256 |
| Flats | 3 | £84,000 | £196 |
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 | £432,500 | £382,000 | £200,000 |
| 2026 | £423,500 | £265,000 | £215,000 |
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 | £277 | £322 | £255 |
| 2026 | £252 | £229 | £225 |
There were 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB12 9AZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 May 2025 | 5, Higham Hall Road, Burnley, BB12 9AZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £222,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2026 | 4, Laneside Avenue, Burnley, BB12 9DA | Detached | Freehold | £430,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 9, Laneside Avenue, Burnley, BB12 9DA | Detached | Freehold | £295,000 | |
| 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 |
In the BB12 9AZ postcode area, located within Barrowford, Higham & Pendleside, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Higham St John's Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Area360 rating. Inspected 27 Jan 2026. | |
Higham St John's Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 27 Jan 2026
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Annual council tax rates for Pendle district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BB12 9AZ, 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 9AZ 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and burglary.
The median sale price around BB12 9AZ in Fence & Higham is £265,000 (about £256 per square foot) based on 45 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to BB12 9AZ, including Higham St John's Church of England Primary School (Inadequate). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
BB12 9AZ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,449 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 9AZ is Jonathan Hinder (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Brian Newman (Liberal Democrats).