Is Higher Baxenden a good place to live?
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In Higher Baxenden (BB5 2), recorded crime is 75% below the national average, homes sell for around £204,732 on average, there are 7 schools in the area (1 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- A Safetycrime 75% below average
- D Schools33% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£204,732
Population
10,364
Recorded crime
67.3
Schools
7
Broadband
85%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Higher Baxenden BB5 2
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Higher Baxenden BB5 2 is rated high. Around 3.9% of properties (181 of 4,587) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 38 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in BB5 2, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (29 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in BB5 2 (May 24–Apr 26, average 21/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 44
- One-person households
- 34%
- Households with children
- 25%
- Households
- 4,586
Owned 68% · Social rent 10% · Private rent 22%
Census 2021 (ONS), for BB5 2.
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Higher Baxenden BB5 2: frequently asked questions
Is Higher Baxenden BB5 2 a good place to live?
In Higher Baxenden (BB5 2), recorded crime is 75% below the national average, homes sell for around £204,732 on average, there are 7 schools in the area (1 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Higher Baxenden BB5 2?
Recorded crime in Higher Baxenden BB5 2 runs at 67.3 per 1,000 properties, 75% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Higher Baxenden BB5 2 safe?
Crime in Higher Baxenden BB5 2 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Higher Baxenden BB5 2 runs at 67.3 per 1,000 properties, 75% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Higher Baxenden BB5 2?
Homes in Higher Baxenden BB5 2 sell for around £204,732 on average, based on 151 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Higher Baxenden BB5 2 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Higher Baxenden BB5 2 is rated high. Around 3.9% of properties (181 of 4,587) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 38 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Higher Baxenden BB5 2?
There are 7 schools in Higher Baxenden BB5 2 (5 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Higher Baxenden BB5 2 any good?
Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Higher Baxenden BB5 2, 1 (33%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Higher Baxenden BB5 2 a deprived area?
Higher Baxenden BB5 2 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).