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Living in Higham (Pendle): Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Higham (Pendle) is 54/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is schools: 52/100 against a national town median of 23/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 30/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 7 places in the BB12 postcode district. Its schools score runs 18 points below the BB12 district's 70/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91) and economic health (85). For the surrounding area, see BB12 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Higham (Pendle) scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
252.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 39 crimes
↑ 116% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 34 crimes
↑ 313% above national average
Burglary 27 crimes
↑ 1323% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 139% above national average
Vehicle crime 8 crimes
↑ 208% above national average
other 21 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Brantfell Drive 11 crimes
  2. 2 Guide Lane 11 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 11 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 5.4 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 8.6 µg/m³
77
Green Space 14
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
52
1 school in area · 21 within 4km
1Good
  • Higham St John's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

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

Healthcare
39
A&E departmentsBurnley General Hospital2.6 mi
Airedale General Hospital14 mi
Fairfield Hospital15.3 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
Nearest GP surgeryPadiham Group Practice1.8 mi
GP capacity2,743 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
30
Full fibre (FTTP)91.5%
available across Pendle
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 34 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate55.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.3%Unemployed1.2%Retired36.7%Student2%Other inactive4.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.8%Skilled & technical34.1%Routine & elementary19.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.4%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership87.5%
Among the least-deprived 30% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
33
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

Transport
44
Brierfield 2.4 mi
Rose Grove 2.7 mi
Burnley Barracks 2.8 mi
J12 M65 2.2 mi
J11 M65 2.4 mi
J10 M65 2.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Higham (Pendle) in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Fence 58 1.6 mi away ⇄
Sabden 48 1.9 mi away ⇄
Padiham 50 1.9 mi away ⇄
Read 51 2.5 mi away ⇄
Brierfield 62 2.6 mi away ⇄
Simonstone 46 2.7 mi away ⇄
Burnley 60 2.9 mi away ⇄
Hapton 49 3.1 mi away ⇄
Altham 47 3.3 mi away ⇄
Barrowford 60 3.5 mi away ⇄
Nelson (Pendle) 61 3.7 mi away ⇄
Huncoat 46 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Higham (Pendle) a nice place to live?

Higham (Pendle) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Higham (Pendle) is 54/100, 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 Higham (Pendle)?

Higham (Pendle) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 137 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Higham (Pendle)?

Among the top-rated schools in Higham (Pendle) is Higham St John's Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Higham (Pendle) in total.

Higham (Pendle) in context

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Postcode districts in Higham (Pendle)

BB12 54 ⇄

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