Postcode BB12 9LU 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 very low crime levels, with around 25.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Barrowford, Higham & Pendleside is £49,507 per year. The nearest station is Brierfield located about 2.0 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 very low crime rate, with approximately 25.1 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BB12 9LU.
Barrowford, Higham & Pendleside near BB12 9LU 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £418,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £175,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £330,000 |
| Terraced | 13 | £207,500 |
10 year median price trend in Fence & Higham
In the BB12 9LU postcode area, located within Barrowford, Higham & Pendleside, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.