BB9 5BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Woodfield Terrace, 0.6km from Reedley in Brierfield. Administratively it sits within Brierfield West & Reedley ward and the Pendle constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Pendle.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £95k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for BB9 5BU are sourced from Output Area E00127985 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODFIELD TERRACE, BB9 5BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODFIELD TERRACE, BB9 5BU.
321
39
£ 38,600 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB9 5BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BB9 5BU has a highly multicultural community character — 51% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB9 5BU. The average age is 39.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 67,000
7 sales · Mean £ 78,657
Semi-Detached
£ 94,000
4 sales · Mean £ 88,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BB9 5BU is moderate at 58 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Woodfield Nursery School
Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, Brierfield
Pendle Primary Academy
Reedley Primary School
Marsden Heights Community College
Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School
St John Southworth Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson
Marsden Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Brierfield Bakery0.5 km
- Ma News & Grocers0.1 km
- Jet Service Station0.4 km
- Walter Street News0.5 km
- Kibble Bank Community Centre0.8 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Dixy Fried Chicken0.4 km
- The Leisure Box0.6 km
- Bodies In Motion0.4 km
- Brierfield Action In The Community0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Rau Senh0.4 km
- Asha Indian Take-Away0.4 km
- Baksha Indian Kitchen0.6 km
- Connelly's Chippy0.6 km
- Mamas0.4 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Nelson Poultry Club0.7 km
- Brierfield WMC0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Oaks0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Al Madina Cash & Carry Limited0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brierfield0.5 km
- Nelson1.5 km
- Burnley Central3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Mansfield Crescent0.2 km
- Chapel Street0.3 km
- Marsden Height Comm Coll0.3 km
- Mansfield Crescent0.3 km
- Town Hall0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BB95BU · Data under Open Government Licence