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BB9 5LB

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Brierfield West & Reedley

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Overview

Postcode BB9 5LB is located in an urban city, within the Brierfield West & Reedley area of Pendle in the North West region, and forms part of the Brierfield & Reedley area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brierfield & Reedley is £41,790 per year. The median sale price in Brierfield West & Reedley is £154,000 (around £168 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £110,000 and £206,000. The nearest station is Brierfield, about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Heyhead Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
2.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Brierfield & Reedley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,633 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Brierfield & Reedley has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.2%

Approximately 2.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Brierfield & Reedley is £41,790 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 318 ft away from BB9 5LB.

Flood risk

No risk

Brierfield & Reedley near BB9 5LB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Brierfield located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BB9 5LB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Brierfield

N/A

Walking directions to Brierfield

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BB9 5LB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHeyhead ParkSmallWalking directions to Heyhead Park

Area Profile

Population
338
Population density
6,329.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.69(+49%)
Anti-social behaviour
37.79(+111%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.95(+11%)
Shoplifting
6.96(+20%)
Other theft
6.46(-2%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
169
50%
Pakistani
136
40.24%
Bangladeshi
10
2.96%
Other White
9
2.66%
Arab
6
1.78%
Total population: 338

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
70
27.13%
No qualifications
58
22.48%
Level 3 (A level)
49
18.99%
Apprenticeship
25
9.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
8.91%
Total 16+ residents: 258

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
59
43.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
24.26%
Owns with a mortgage
28
20.59%
Other forms of private rent
13
9.56%
Other social rented
3
2.21%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Brierfield West & Reedley

Median price: £154,000
Price per sq ft: £168
Sales (last 12 months): 82
Typical range (middle 50%): £110K – £206K

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £154,000 (about £168 per square foot) in Brierfield West & Reedley area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £475,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brierfield West & Reedley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£232,750£238
Semi-Detached24£180,000£203
Flats6£159,975£137
Terraced34£90,000£117

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brierfield West & Reedley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brierfield West & Reedley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195,000—£154,975£57,000
2017£175,750—£131,975£50,000
2018£169,975—£137,500£55,498
2019£191,000—£149,950£62,750
2020£210,000£154,950£165,000£77,475
2021£242,975£149,950£138,500£70,975
2022£245,500£152,950£165,000£73,000
2023£310,000£148,950£175,000£76,500
2024£260,000£140,000£190,000£74,500
2025£233,000£131,950£165,000£85,000
2026£260,000£159,975£195,500£115,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brierfield West & Reedley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brierfield West & Reedley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£160—£137£55
2017£155—£129£63
2018£137—£128£67
2019£157—£160£74
2020£179£137£159£80
2021£192£145£166£85
2022£205£139£205£94
2023£218£151£240£89
2024£208£154£196£95
2025£221£157£194£122
2026£242£137£215£121
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brierfield West & Reedley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Brierfield West & Reedley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB9 5LB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB9 5LB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Dec 20255, St James Street, Nelson, BB9 5JWTerracedLeasehold£49,500
16 Sept 202517, Regent Street, Nelson, BB9 5LFTerracedLeasehold£73,000
29 Jan 202626, Sackville Street, Nelson, BB9 5LETerracedLeasehold£110,000
17 Dec 202530, Albion Street, Nelson, BB9 5LGTerracedLeasehold£60,000
26 Jun 20262, Lord Street, Nelson, BB9 5JYTerracedLeasehold£120,000

Schools

In the BB9 5LB postcode area, located within Brierfield & Reedley, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB9 5LB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryPendle Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miNurseryWoodfield Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryReedley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BB9 5LB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB9 5LB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisons Daily18-26 Colne Road, Brierfield, Nelson, BB9 5NSWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Pendle district.

Band A£1,760
Band B£2,053
Band C£2,347
Band D£2,640
Band E£3,227
Band F£3,814
Band G£4,400
Band H£5,280

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BB9 5LB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mohammed Hanif

Brierfield West & Reedley - Elected 2 May 2024

Independent

Member of parliament

Oliver Ryan

Burnley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictPendleE07000122
Parliamentary ConstituencyBurnleyE14001142
ParishBrierfieldE04005228
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Brierfield & ReedleyE02005252
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Pendle 013BE01025186
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about BB9 5LB

Is BB9 5LB (Brierfield & Reedley) safe?

The area around BB9 5LB records about 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near BB9 5LB?

The median sale price around BB9 5LB in Brierfield West & Reedley is £154,000 (about £168 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB9 5LB?

There are 8 schools close to BB9 5LB, including Pendle Primary Academy (Good), Woodfield Nursery School (Good) and Reedley Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BB9 5LB?

The closest station to BB9 5LB is Brierfield, about 308 m away.

How deprived is the area around BB9 5LB?

BB9 5LB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,633 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BB9 5LB (Brierfield & Reedley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Burnley covering BB9 5LB is Oliver Ryan (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mohammed Hanif (Independent).