BB9 5HZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Richard Street, 0.3km from Reedley in Brierfield. Administratively it sits within Brierfield West & Reedley ward and the Pendle constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BB9 5HZ is many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 35) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Pendle. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 5HZ are sourced from Output Area E00127981 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RICHARD STREET, BB9 5HZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RICHARD STREET, BB9 5HZ.
332
35
£ 38,600 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB9 5HZ 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 5HZ has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB9 5HZ. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BB9 5HZ is moderate at 57 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
Pendle Primary Academy
Woodfield Nursery School
Reedley Primary School
Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, Brierfield
Marsden Heights Community College
St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Casterton Primary Academy
Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Brierfield Bakery0.1 km
- Ma News & Grocers0.6 km
- Brierfield Late Night Pharmacy0.3 km
- Alamgir0.3 km
- Al-Madina Food0.1 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Dixy Fried Chicken0.1 km
- The Leisure Box0.4 km
- Bodies In Motion0.4 km
- Brierfield Action In The Community0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Brierfield WMC0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- A\& S Munchbox Limited0.3 km
- Poppadom City Catering Service0.5 km
- Asha Indian Take-Away0.3 km
- Baksha Indian Kitchen0.2 km
- Connelly's Chippy0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Al Madina Cash & Carry Limited0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Oaks0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brierfield0.4 km
- Nelson2.0 km
- Burnley Central3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Regent Street0.1 km
- Regent Street0.1 km
- Reedley Road0.3 km
- Reedley Road0.3 km
- Sackville Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BB95HZ · Data under Open Government Licence