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Living in Fence: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Fence scores 58/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Fence most outperforms the national norm: 97/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Fence places 2nd of 7 in the BB12 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 33 points above the BB12 district's 64/100. That is 8 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. Safety (91) and economic health (86) sit at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see BB12 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

60.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3

Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months

Violence and sexual offences 18 crimes

↓ 51% below national average

Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes

↓ 11% below national average

Burglary 10 crimes

↑ 160% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes

↑ 21% above national average

Other theft 5 crimes

↓ 27% below national average

other 10 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Pendle Fields 11 crimes
2 Barrowford Road 10 crimes
3 Wheatley Close 10 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 6.241 · PM2.5 5.884 · PM10 9.006 µg/m³

Green Space 28

Parks Ample 5

Sports Pitches None

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts None

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools

1 school in area · 28 within 4km

1Good

Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare

A&E departmentsBurnley General Hospital2 mi

Airedale General Hospital12 mi

Fairfield Hospital15.8 mi

Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi

Routine referral (median)6 wks

Treated within 18 weeks94.2%

Nearest GP surgeryPendle View Medical Centre1.3 mi

GP capacity3,365 patients per GP

0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband

Full fibre (FTTP)91.5%

available across Pendle

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

98.6%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

98.6%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

100%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 38 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate55.3%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed55.3%Unemployed1.5%Retired35%Student2.7%Other inactive5.4%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial46.8%Skilled & technical33.8%Routine & elementary19.4%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications13.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.4%Apprenticeship7.6%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%

Home ownership81.4%

Among the least-deprived 29% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax Pendle · 2026-27

A £1,760

B £2,053

C £2,347

D £2,640

E £3,227

F £3,813

G £4,400

H £5,280

Energy North West England region

Typical bill regional £1,641/yr

Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026

Typical home efficiency local EPC band D

Water United Utilities

Average bill regional £456/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Brierfield 1.2 mi

Nelson 1.8 mi

Burnley Central 2.9 mi

J12 M65 0.9 mi

J12 M65 1.2 mi

J13 M65 1.5 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 1

Restaurants & Cafes Some 1

Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1

Retail Shopping Some 2

Takeaways None

Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£265,000	15

5-year monthly trend

All

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Is Fence a nice place to live?

Fence is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Fence is 58/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Fence?

Fence is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 67 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Fence?

Among the top-rated schools in Fence is Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Fence in total.

What are house prices like in Fence?

The current median house price in Fence is £265,000, around 7% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 7%.

Fence in context

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Postcode districts in Fence

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