Meadow Edge Barrowford, Pendle
9 addresses across 1 postcode (BB9), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 29800013.
- Sales: 14 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £565,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 D; 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 Colne, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Barrowford Park, is about 700 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 156 to 158 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Barrowford Surgery, about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away.
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 94% of households owned their home and 49% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £565,000 | £565,000 | £565,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £410,000 | £410,000 | £410,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £405,000 | £405,000 | £405,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £383,250 | £366,500 | £400,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £410,000 | £410,000 | £410,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £410,000 | £410,000 | £410,000 |
| 2006 | 4 | £387,500 | £335,000 | £420,000 |
| 2005 | 3 | £410,000 | £400,000 | £415,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jun 2024 | 8 BB9 6BT | Detached | £565,000 | |
| 21 Feb 2020 | 8 BB9 6BT | Detached | £410,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2017 | 1 BB9 6BT | Detached | £405,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2016 | 7 BB9 6BT | Detached | £366,500 | |
| 5 Feb 2016 | 5 BB9 6BT | Detached | £400,000 | |
| 20 Sep 2013 | 2 BB9 6BT | Detached | £410,000 | |
| 11 Nov 2011 | 8 BB9 6BT | Detached | £410,000 | |
| 9 Oct 2006 | 1 BB9 6BT | Detached | £380,000 | New build. |
| 14 Jul 2006 | 2 BB9 6BT | Detached | £420,000 | New build. |
| 24 Feb 2006 | 4 BB9 6BT | Detached | £395,000 | New build. |
| 20 Jan 2006 | 5 BB9 6BT | Detached | £335,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2005 | 6 BB9 6BT | Detached | £400,000 | New build. |
| 11 Nov 2005 | 7 BB9 6BT | Detached | £415,000 | New build. |
| 9 Sep 2005 | 8 BB9 6BT | Detached | £410,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 198 m². Most common: House, detached (6). Built: 2003-2006 (5); 2007 onwards (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
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 D (25% of about 770 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.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 156 m and 158 m above sea level (157 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB9 6BT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Colne 82,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Nelson 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Brierfield 37,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 13 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Crossroads Higherford | 220 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Colne | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Morrisons Car Park - Nelson | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 35.8 km (22 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Barrowford Surgery | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Asda Pharmacy | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Barrowford Dental Practice | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Hospital | Pendle Community Hospital | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Police station | Colne Police Station | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Premier Barrowford, Barrowford Cashzone | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Barrowford Park 4.5 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 1,060 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,230 m² | 270 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2.7 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 4.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Higherford Old Bridge, a listed building (Grade II*), 390 m south-west. 35 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Higherford Old Bridge | Listed building, Grade II* | 390 m south-west |
| Higherford Old Bridge | Scheduled monument | 400 m (0.2 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Grimshaw Wood | Wood | 450 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Barrowford Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 510 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 860 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Hudderston Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Slipper Hill Clough | Valley | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Blacko Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.3 | 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 | 8 | 9 |
1 of the street's 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blacko Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Barrowford School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Colne Primet Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Colne Primet Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jun 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; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson | Primary | 5–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Colne Lord Street School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Pendle Vale College | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Feb 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; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Bradley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| East Lancashire Learning Group | 16 plus | 16–99 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Bridge Inn BB9 6AJ | Other catering premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Whittycroft Avenue (3); On or near Francis Avenue (1); On or near Meadow Edge (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 94% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 49% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 30% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 60% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 49% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 7% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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
- BB9 6BT: 9 addresses
Nearby streets
Grange Avenue · Barnoldswick Road · Francis Avenue · Whittycroft Avenue · Gisburn Road · Whittycroft Drive · Calder View · Ribblesdale Place · Rockville · Stonecroft · Pinfold
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.