Postcode BB12 9DB 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 38.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Barrowford, Higham & Pendleside is £45,900 per year. The nearest station is Brierfield located about 2.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Barrowford, Higham & Pendleside has a low 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 low crime rate, with approximately 38.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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 of residents in Barrowford, Higham & Pendleside is £45,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BB12 9DB.
Barrowford, Higham & Pendleside near BB12 9DB 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 23 recent sales, the median property price is £223,000 in Fence & Higham area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £440,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £396,500 |
| Flats | 2 | £175,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £257,500 |
| Terraced | 13 | £200,000 |
10 year median price trend in Fence & Higham
In the BB12 9DB postcode area, located within Barrowford, Higham & Pendleside, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Higham St John's Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.