Moore Drive Higham, Pendle
22 addresses across 1 postcode (BB12), about 210 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 29801925.
- Sales: 17 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £431,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (D: 3, E: 2).
- 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 E; 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 3.8 km (2.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 2.5 km (1.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 183 to 194 m above sea level.
- Noise: 15 of its 22 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Padiham Group Practice, about 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away.
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 91% of households owned their home and 47% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £431,000 | £431,000 | £431,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | £365,000 | £365,000 | £365,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £346,500 | £318,000 | £375,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £199,000 | £199,000 | £199,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £205,000 | £205,000 | £205,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2002 | 3 | £119,000 | £107,000 | £123,500 |
| 2001 | 1 | £78,000 | £78,000 | £78,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £99,000 | £99,000 | £99,000 |
| 1998 | 2 | £101,975 | £89,950 | £114,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £72,500 | £72,500 | £72,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May 2026 | 26 BB12 9BG | Detached | £431,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 1 BB12 9BG | Detached | £365,000 | |
| 19 Nov 2021 | 26 BB12 9BG | Detached | £375,000 | |
| 22 Sep 2021 | 13 BB12 9BG | Detached | £318,000 | |
| 8 Feb 2019 | 9 BB12 9BG | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 22 Apr 2014 | 9 BB12 9BG | Detached | £199,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2005 | 16 BB12 9BG | Detached | £205,000 | |
| 2 Sep 2004 | 26 BB12 9BG | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 2 Dec 2002 | 16 BB12 9BG | Detached | £119,000 | |
| 8 Aug 2002 | 3 BB12 9BG | Detached | £107,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Jan 2002 | 18 BB12 9BG | Detached | £123,500 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Jun 2001 | 8 BB12 9BG | Semi-detached | £78,000 | |
| 18 Sep 2000 | 9 BB12 9BG | Detached | £99,000 | |
| 11 Sep 1998 | 13 BB12 9BG | Detached | £89,950 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Mar 1998 | 20 BB12 9BG | Detached | £114,000 | |
| 14 Nov 1997 | 14 BB12 9BG | Semi-detached | £72,500 | |
| 20 Nov 1995 | 18 BB12 9BG | Detached | £97,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 112 m². Most common: House, detached (3); Bungalow, detached (2). Built: 1950-1966 (3); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (1).
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 E (24% of about 820 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 30 September 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 22 addresses are between 183 m and 194 m above sea level (187 m on average); the ground rises about 11 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB12 9BG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Brierfield 37,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Rose Grove 73,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Burnley Barracks 30,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Leet Road Higham | 180 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Burnley | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 42 km (26 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Padiham Group Practice | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Padiham Dental Practice | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Burnley General Hospital | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) |
| Police station | Lancashire Police - Padiham Customer Service Reception | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Whitegate Convenience Store | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 170 m² | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 670 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 140 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 860 m² | 380 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Gawthorpe Hall, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south. 10 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gawthorpe Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| West Close Clough | Valley | 490 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Moor Isles Clough | Valley | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Pendle Hall Plantation | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Whitaker Clough | Valley | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Dean Height | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Churn Clough Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.9 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 22 |
15 of the street's 22 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higham St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 390 m | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Urgent improvement; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Urgent improvement; Early years: Urgent improvement; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Alls Inn BB12 9EZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Reu's Pizza BB12 9EZ | Mobile caterer | 200 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Higham St John C Of E School BB12 9EU | School/college/university | 390 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sports/Recreation Area (3); On or near Halmote Avenue (3); On or near Barkerfield Close (1); On or near Laneside Avenue (1); On or near Clovercroft (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 91% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 57% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 42% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 26% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 70% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 69% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 47% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 7% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
- BB12 9BG: 22 addresses of 24 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Nutter Crescent · Anderton Road · West Close Avenue · Halmote Avenue · Clovercroft · Leet Road · Garden Street · Laneside Avenue · Chapel Street · Barkerfield Close · Cross Street · Wilkinson Street
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.