BB9 8QQ is a safe, established residential area located 0.1km from Lowerford in Barrowford. Administratively it sits within Barrowford & Pendleside ward and the Pendle constituency.
For families considering a move, BB9 8QQ represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BB9 8QQ are sourced from Output Area E00127777 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BB9 8QQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BB9 8QQ.
380
40
£ 45,900 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB9 8QQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
BB9 8QQ is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB9 8QQ. The average age is 39.6. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BB9 8QQ has low crime rates — 36 incidents 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
Barrowford School
Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson
Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School
Bradley Primary School
Bradley Nursery School
Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Lomeshaye Junior School
Whitefield Infant School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Park Newsagents0.5 km
- The Cheeky Carrot Company Limited0.2 km
- Beech's Butchers0.3 km
- Beyond The Fence (Storage Unit Only)1.0 km
- Reedyford Off Licence0.9 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Coffee And Crafts0.3 km
- Tast Of Italy1.0 km
- Bombay Lounge0.3 km
- Hodge House Community Cafe0.9 km
- Mellows Of Barrowford0.3 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Man Lee Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Remas Take-Away0.5 km
- Barrowford Catering0.3 km
- Holt's Fish And Chips0.9 km
- New Bridge Chippy0.3 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Thatch & Thistle0.8 km
- Lamb Working Mens Club0.3 km
- Nelson Cricket Club0.9 km
- Barrowford Working Mens Club0.6 km
- Westfield Bowling Club0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Spar0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nelson1.7 km
- Colne2.5 km
- Brierfield3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Wilton Street0.1 km
- Rushton Street0.1 km
- Wilton Street0.1 km
- Rushton Street0.2 km
- Higher Causeway0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BB98QQ · Data under Open Government Licence