Meadow Close Brierfield, Pendle
38 addresses across 2 postcodes (BB10), about 340 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 29801363.
- Sales: 50 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £252,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 25 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, D: 11, E: 6, F: 2, G: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Pendle costs £2,640 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Brierfield, about 810 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Heyhead Park, is about 400 m (0.2 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 186 to 199 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 38 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Pendle View Medical Centre, about 860 m (0.5 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 88% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 20 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £252,000 | £252,000 | £252,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £256,000 | £256,000 | £256,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £226,000 | £226,000 | £226,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £238,750 | £200,000 | £277,500 |
| 2019 | 1 | £116,000 | £116,000 | £116,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £171,500 | £171,500 | £171,500 |
| 2016 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £119,000 | £119,000 | £119,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2010 | 2 | £91,483 | £74,965 | £108,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2023 | 27 BB10 2QU | Detached | £252,000 | |
| 11 Feb 2022 | 8 BB10 2QU | Detached | £256,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Sep 2021 | 27 BB10 2QU | Detached | £226,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2020 | 39 BB10 2QU | Detached | £277,500 | |
| 14 Feb 2020 | 41 BB10 2QU | Detached | £200,000 | |
| 25 Oct 2019 | 7 BB10 2QU | Semi-detached | £116,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Mar 2018 | 2 BB10 2QU | Detached | £180,000 | |
| 1 Dec 2017 | 23 BB10 2QU | Detached | £171,500 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Mar 2017 | 21 BB10 2QU | Detached | £155,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 26 Feb 2016 | 30 BB10 2QU | Detached | £150,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2015 | 30 BB10 2QU | Detached | £148,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Mar 2015 | 7 BB10 2QU | Semi-detached | £119,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Jan 2014 | 22 BB10 2QU | Detached | £230,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 6 Jul 2012 | 26 BB10 2QU | Detached | £215,000 | |
| 2 Sep 2011 | 28 BB10 2QU | Detached | £165,000 | |
| 8 Sep 2010 | 31 BB10 2QU | Terraced | £74,965 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Jun 2010 | 17 BB10 2QU | Semi-detached | £108,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Sep 2009 | 11 BB10 2QU | Semi-detached | £118,000 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Sep 2009 | 12 BB10 2QU | Detached | £175,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Oct 2007 | 37 BB10 2QU | Detached | £205,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Aug 2007 | 30 BB10 2QU | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 20 Jul 2007 | 18 BB10 2QU | Detached | £200,000 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Apr 2007 | 45 BB10 2QU | Detached | £275,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2007 | 9 BB10 2QU | Terraced | £117,000 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Feb 2007 | 43 BB10 2QU | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 21 Jun 2006 | 19 BB10 2QU | Detached | £181,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Aug 2005 | 3 BB10 2QU | Detached | £143,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Jul 2005 | 2 BB10 2QU | Detached | £138,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Dec 2004 | 2 BB10 2QU | Detached | £117,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Dec 2003 | 27 BB10 2QU | Detached | £137,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Jun 2003 | 25 BB10 2QU | Detached | £120,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Nov 2002 | 26 BB10 2QU | Detached | £154,000 | |
| 8 Aug 2002 | 3 BB10 2QU | Detached | £75,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Apr 2002 | 24 BB10 2QU | Detached | £95,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2001 | 5 BB10 2QU | Semi-detached | £68,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Apr 2001 | 25 BB10 2QU | Detached | £90,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Sep 2000 | 29 BB10 2QU | Detached | £92,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Jan 2000 | 18 BB10 2QU | Detached | £75,750 | Leasehold. |
| 2 Jul 1999 | 11 BB10 2QU | Semi-detached | £60,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Nov 1998 | 17 BB10 2QU | Semi-detached | £47,700 | Leasehold. |
| 2 Oct 1998 | 15 BB10 2QU | Semi-detached | £57,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Sep 1998 | 37 BB10 2QU | Detached | £73,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Aug 1998 | 7 BB10 2QU | Semi-detached | £52,500 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Nov 1996 | 3 BB10 2QU | Detached | £59,950 | Leasehold. |
| 2 Aug 1996 | 20 BB10 2QU | Detached | £83,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Jan 1996 | 16 BB10 2QU | Detached | £59,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Nov 1995 | 17 BB10 2QU | Semi-detached | £49,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Apr 1995 | 17 BB10 2QU | Semi-detached | £49,500 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Apr 1995 | 31 BB10 2QU | Terraced | £120,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Mar 1995 | 26 BB10 2QU | Detached | £91,000 |
Energy performance certificates
25 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 119 m². Most common: House, detached (17); Bungalow, detached (3); House, semi-detached (3). Built: 1967-1975 (14); 1976-1982 (5); 1930-1949 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (17); rented (private) (2); rented (social) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (18 addresses)
- 2, Meadow Close
- 7, Meadow Close
- 9, Meadow Close
- 11, Meadow Close
- 16, Meadow Close
- 17, Meadow Close
- 18, Meadow Close
- 21, Meadow Close
- 22, Meadow Close
- 25, Meadow Close
- 26, Meadow Close
- 28, Meadow Close
- 30, Meadow Close
- 31, Meadow Close
- 37, Meadow Close
- 39, Meadow Close
- 41, Meadow Close
- 45, Meadow Close
Council tax
What each band costs in Pendle in 2026-27: Band D £2,640 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,760 | £2,053 | £2,347 | £2,640 | £3,227 | £3,814 | £4,400 | £5,280 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (34% of about 590 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Four Oaks, The Crescent, Brierfield: up to 9 homes, permissioned (190 m)
- Former Richard Street Nurseries, Brierfield: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (390 m)
- Marsden Cross, 30 Higher Reedley Road, Brierfield: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- Former LCC Depot, Halifax Road, Brierfield: up to 10 homes, permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- Former Railway Sidings, Clitheroe Road, Brierfield: up to 64 homes, not permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- Site of Former 1 to 33 O'Hagan Court, Brierfield: up to 10 homes, permissioned (930 m (0.6 miles))
- Brierfield Mills, Glen Way, Brierfield: up to 52 homes, permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 28 August 2026 to 1 September 2026: SP Electricity North West, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
- 13 August 2026 to 19 August 2026: SP Electricity North West, New service connection, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (standard works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| BB10 2QU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BB10 2NE | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 38 addresses are between 186 m and 199 m above sea level (191 m on average); the ground rises about 12 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB10 2NE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BB10 2QU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Brierfield 37,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Nelson 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Burnley Central 115,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hillingdon Road North Kibble Bank | 380 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Nelson | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Rigby Street Car Park | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 37.7 km (23 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pendle View Medical Centre | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Brierfield Late Night Pharmacy | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Dental Practice | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Burnley General Hospital | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Lancashire Police - Brierfield Police | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | Morrisons Daily - Brierfield, Brierfield Cashzone | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Heyhead Park 2.1 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 850 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest John Bradley Playing Fields 3.2 ha | 330 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.1 ha | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 2.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Queen's Park, Burnley, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south. 9 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Queen's Park, Burnley | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south |
| Thompson Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Marsden Height | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Round Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Chamber Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Raven's Clough Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Old Laund Clough | Valley | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Walverden Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 37 | 38 |
1 of the street's 38 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Pendle: see them on the Pendle page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reedley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 180 m | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woodfield Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Pendle Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Casterton Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Marsden Heights Community College | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Barden Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Reedley Hallows Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reedley CP School BB10 2NE | School/college/university | 120 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Aykroyd Lodge BB10 2LX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Bestone BB9 5EJ | Retailers - other | 390 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Walter Street News BB9 5JB | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 12 May 2026 |
| BIEA Trading Ltd BB9 5HZ | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Oaks From Acorns BB10 2TY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 9 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Reedley Drive (5); On or near Reedfield (4); On or near Martinfields (2); On or near Beech Grove (2); On or near Eagley Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 88% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 53% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 45% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 64% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 83% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 7% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Martinfields · Beech Grove · Ravens Grove · Ainsdale Avenue · Eagley Road · Hillside Avenue · Watkins Close · Clements Drive · The Crescent · Rydal Close · Reedfield · Hawthorne Avenue
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.