Postcode BB9 6SH is located in a rural hamlet, within the Fence & Higham ward of Pendle in the North West region, and forms part of the Barrowford, Higham & Pendleside area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 32.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% 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 Brierfield, about 0.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Victoria Park (south).
Barrowford, Higham & Pendleside has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,714 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 13% least deprived areas in England.
Barrowford, Higham & Pendleside has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.9% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 167 ft away from BB9 6SH.
Barrowford, Higham & Pendleside near BB9 6SH has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Brierfield located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Brierfield | N/A | Walking directions to Brierfield |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Victoria Park (south) | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Park (south) |
| 0.2 mi | Lomeshaye Marsh | Medium | Walking directions to Lomeshaye Marsh |
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 2 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB9 6SH.
In the BB9 6SH postcode area, located within Barrowford, Higham & Pendleside, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 BB9 6SH, 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 BB9 6SH records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 BB9 6SH in Barrowford, Higham & Pendleside is £280,000 (about £260 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to BB9 6SH, including Al-Ikhlaas Primary School, Lomeshaye Junior School (Good) and Whitefield Infant School and Nursery (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BB9 6SH is Brierfield, about 1,466 m away.
BB9 6SH scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,714 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 BB9 6SH 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.