Area guide · Pendle

Living in Brierfield

A snapshot of life in Brierfield, North West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Brierfield is a village in Pendle, North West with a population of 10,723. The average house price is £163,344 and the overall crime rate is 82.3 per 1,000 residents.

Where Brierfield ranks

Population

10,723

Avg House Price

£163,344

Crime Rate

82.3/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

446 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,992

Median Age

44.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Brierfield's detached homes (£263,609) command roughly 2.5× the price of a terraced (£104,078).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Brierfield prices have risen 77% over the last 9 years (£92,469 → £163,344).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£263,609	£250,000	23
Semi-Detached	£180,694	£175,000	41
Terraced	£104,078	£85,000	54
Flat	£135,800	£139,950	3

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Brierfield is 82.3 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Brierfield: violent crime (36% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	4
Primary	3
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy	Primary	No rating available
Marsden Heights Community College	Secondary	Good
Pendle Primary Academy	Primary	Good
Reedley Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Brierfield averages 446 Mbps — 346% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Brierfield homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 55.6% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	69.2
% Rated C or Above	55.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,386

Demographics & Economy

Population	10,723
Median Age	44.5
Median Household Income	£29,992
Employment Rate	55.9%
Owner Occupied	70.2%
Degree-Level Qualified	32.5%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Brierfield?

The average house price in Brierfield is £163,344 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Brierfield?

The most affordable entry point in Brierfield is a terraced, with an average price of £104,078.

Is Brierfield a safe place to live?

Brierfield has a recorded crime rate of 82.3 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Brierfield?

Brierfield has 4 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Brierfield?

Average broadband download speeds in Brierfield are around 446 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 96.4% of premises.

How big is Brierfield?

Brierfield is a settlement in Pendle with a population of approximately 10,723.

Most compared with

How does Brierfield stack up against its neighbours?

Accrington

Brierfield

House price: £145,475 · £163,344
Crime rate: 93.3 · 82.3
Distance: 7.3 mi

Bacup

Brierfield

House price: £190,117 · £163,344
Crime rate: 64.2 · 82.3
Distance: 8.7 mi

Barnoldswick

Brierfield

House price: £185,134 · £163,344
Crime rate: 27.9 · 82.3
Distance: 6.8 mi

Barrowford

Brierfield

House price: £195,365 · £163,344
Crime rate: 69 · 82.3
Distance: 1.9 mi

Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen)

Brierfield

House price: £228,340 · £163,344
Crime rate: 84.2 · 82.3
Distance: 11.6 mi

Brierfield

Burnley

House price: £163,344 · £157,066
Crime rate: 82.3 · 103.3
Distance: 2.2 mi

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