Postcode BB9 8TZ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Hodge House.
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 4.5% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 26 ft away from BB9 8TZ.
Barrowford, Higham & Pendleside near BB9 8TZ has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Nelson located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Nelson | N/A | Walking directions to Nelson |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hodge House | Medium | Walking directions to Hodge House |
| 0.4 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 8TZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2025 | 5, Sandy Lane, Nelson, BB9 8NY | Terraced | Freehold | £90,000 | |
| 18 Feb 2026 | 25, May Street, Nelson, BB9 8NZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £165,000 | |
| 16 Feb 2026 | 14, May Street, Nelson, BB9 8NZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £113,500 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 29, May Street, Nelson, BB9 8NZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2025 | 35, Nora Street, Nelson, BB9 8NS | Terraced | Leasehold | £90,000 |
In the BB9 8TZ postcode area, located within Barrowford, Higham & Pendleside, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB9 8TZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Westfield, Pendle, BB9 7YN | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Fountain Square, Pendle, BB9 6EJ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Pendle Street, Nelson, BB9 7UZ | Walking directions to Morrisons |
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 8TZ, 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 8TZ 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 8TZ 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 16 schools close to BB9 8TZ, including Nelson and Colne College (Outstanding), Grow Independent School and Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BB9 8TZ is Nelson, about 1,229 m away.
BB9 8TZ 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 8TZ 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.