Postcode Analysis Pendle, North West

WOODFIELD TERRACE, BB9 5BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODFIELD TERRACE, BB9 5BU.

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Population

321

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 38,600 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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4/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British47.2%
Asian / British Asian51.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences194
Anti-social behaviour120
Criminal damage and arson32
Public order17
Other theft16

school Local Schools

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Woodfield Nursery School

Good96 pupils0.2 km
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Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, Brierfield

Good114 pupils0.3 km
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Pendle Primary Academy

Good411 pupils0.3 km
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Reedley Primary School

Good413 pupils0.4 km
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Marsden Heights Community College

Requires Improvement1048 pupils0.5 km
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Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Good419 pupils0.9 km
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St John Southworth Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson

Good212 pupils1.2 km
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Marsden Community Primary School

Good454 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Nelson Poultry Club0.7 km
  • Brierfield WMC0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Oaks0.9 km
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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