Postcode Analysis Pendle, North West

RICHARD STREET, BB9 5HZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RICHARD STREET, BB9 5HZ.

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Population

332

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Avg Age

35

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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 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.

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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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10/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British22.5%
Asian / British Asian74.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences146
Anti-social behaviour126
Criminal damage and arson21
Public order19
Other theft17

school Local Schools

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Pendle Primary Academy

Good411 pupils0.1 km
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Woodfield Nursery School

Good96 pupils0.3 km
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Reedley Primary School

Good413 pupils0.4 km
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Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, Brierfield

Good114 pupils0.7 km
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Marsden Heights Community College

Requires Improvement1048 pupils1.0 km
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St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Good211 pupils1.1 km
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Casterton Primary Academy

Good307 pupils1.1 km
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Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Good419 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Brierfield WMC0.2 km
fastfood

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
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Al Madina Cash & Carry Limited0.3 km
hotel

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