Postcode BB9 8PH is located in an urban city, within the Barrowford & Pendleside ward of Pendle in the North West region, and forms part of the Barrowford, Higham & Pendleside area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% 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 Nelson, about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Victoria Park (north).
Barrowford, Higham & Pendleside has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,821 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
Barrowford, Higham & Pendleside has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 38.5% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 20 ft away from BB9 8PH.
Barrowford, Higham & Pendleside near BB9 8PH has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Nelson located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Nelson | N/A | Walking directions to Nelson |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Victoria Park (north) | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Park (north) |
Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £187,000 (about £196 per square foot) in Barrowford & Pendleside area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £1,700,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £355,000 | £272 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £222,500 | £217 |
| Terraced | 70 | £156,000 | £170 |
| Flats | 2 | £102,250 | £167 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £340,000 | £124,000 | £205,000 | £128,000 |
| 2017 | £275,000 | — | £178,500 | £125,000 |
| 2018 | £294,000 | £107,500 | £223,750 | £117,500 |
| 2019 | £298,000 | £77,500 | £169,000 | £116,750 |
| 2020 | £320,000 | £87,500 | £230,000 | £120,000 |
| 2021 | £424,500 | £159,000 | £249,975 | £133,000 |
| 2022 | £350,000 | £113,475 | £224,675 | £135,000 |
| 2023 | £370,000 | £130,000 | £246,950 | £142,750 |
| 2024 | £382,475 | £132,500 | £222,000 | £139,950 |
| 2025 | £350,000 | £80,750 | £210,000 | £142,500 |
| 2026 | £362,500 | £102,250 | £370,000 | £159,950 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £223 | £183 | £191 | £156 |
| 2017 | £202 | — | £187 | £148 |
| 2018 | £204 | £153 | £185 | £129 |
| 2019 | £247 | £140 | £203 | £141 |
| 2020 | £228 | £127 | £232 | £142 |
| 2021 | £248 | £168 | £229 | £157 |
| 2022 | £271 | £140 | £236 | £157 |
| 2023 | £293 | £183 | £229 | £169 |
| 2024 | £285 | £157 | £243 | £153 |
| 2025 | £275 | £154 | £231 | £168 |
| 2026 | £276 | £167 | £218 | £162 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB9 8PH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar 2026 | 38, Pendle Street, Nelson, BB9 8PH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £239,500 | |
| 17 Dec 2025 | 1, Ashtree Walk, Nelson, BB9 8RD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 16 Feb 2026 | 6, Deepdale Green, Nelson, BB9 8TB | Detached | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2025 | 24, Lee Street, Nelson, BB9 8NR | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £210,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 18, Holme Street, Nelson, BB9 8PG | Terraced | Leasehold | £122,000 |
In the BB9 8PH postcode area, located within Barrowford, Higham & Pendleside, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB9 8PH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Fountain Square, Pendle, BB9 6EJ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Westfield, Pendle, BB9 7YN | Walking directions to Spar |
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 8PH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Martyn Warren Stone
Barrowford & Pendleside - Elected 7 May 2026
Jonathan Hinder
Pendle and Clitheroe - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BB9 8PH records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 8PH in Barrowford, Higham & Pendleside is £187,000 (about £196 per square foot) based on 117 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to BB9 8PH, including Grow Independent School, Nelson and Colne College (Outstanding) and Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BB9 8PH is Nelson, about 1,471 m away.
BB9 8PH scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,821 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 8PH is Jonathan Hinder (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Martyn Warren Stone (Conservative and Unionist Party).
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.