Area Analysis Pendle, North West

BB12 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BB12 postcode area.

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Population

35,566

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 37,400 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
workEmployment
5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 66% owner-occupation and average age 41, BB12 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £184k. Property prices are trending up 12.7% year-on-year.

home £184,715 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BB12 is a postcode district in Pendle, North West, covering 960 active and 249 retired postcodes.

The largest share of BB12 (17%) is characterised by a traditional working-class terrace area — affordable but economically pressured, alongside a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability (11%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes BB12 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in BB12 are around £184k, up 12.7% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BB12 at 309 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 41 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BB12 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.4%
Asian / British Asian7.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences3773
Anti-social behaviour3270
Criminal damage and arson972
Burglary631
Other theft518

school Local Schools

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Rosegrove Nursery School

Outstanding77 pupils
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Ightenhill Nursery School

Outstanding77 pupils
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Stoneyholme Nursery School

Outstanding92 pupils
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Whitegate Nursery School

Outstanding114 pupils
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Padiham Primary School

Good297 pupils
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Burnley Lowerhouse Junior School

Good221 pupils
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Shadsworth Infant School

Good202 pupils
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Shadsworth Junior School

Good232 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

59 nearby
  • Spend N Save
  • Albert Harrison & Co Ltd
  • Argos Extra
  • B&P Newsagents & Grocers
  • I.G. Todd Pharmacy
  • + 54 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express
  • The Lawrence Hotel
  • Fence Gate Lodge
  • Grains Barn Farm
  • Mr & Mrs Taylor
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

33 nearby
  • Read & Simonstone Constitutional Club
  • Read Cricket Club
  • Stork Hotel
  • Padiham W.M.C
  • Boyce's Barrel
  • + 28 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • Clarion House
  • Enty's Eats
  • Fence Gate Limited
  • Reedley Marina "The Kingfisher"
  • The Lamp Room
  • + 37 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda
  • Lidl
  • Tesco
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

42 nearby
  • Happy Village
  • Nice Bites Sandwich Shop
  • @home
  • Aladdins Cave
  • Anahs Tandoori House
  • + 37 more