House prices in Pendle
The median price paid for a home in Pendle was £145,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,231 sales. House prices in Pendle rose 5.8% in the year to September 2026, and are 16.0% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Pendle was 32% lower than the median for North West (£213,500). The average private rent in Pendle was £670 a month in August 2026, 6.3% up on a year earlier (ONS). Pendle had 8.9 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Pendle stands out
- Prices in Pendle had the 4th biggest price rise of 317 local authorities in England and Wales in the year to September 2026 (+5.8%).
- Pendle has the 9th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales: £670 a month in August 2026.
- Pendle is the 13th most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the Indices of Deprivation 2025.
House prices in Pendle
The median price paid in Pendle was £145,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,231 sales, or £1,735 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | North West |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £340,000 | 148 | £2,736 | +16.7% | +18.9% | £370,000 |
| Semi-detached | £195,000 | 237 | £2,268 | +5.4% | +21.9% | £235,000 |
| Terraced | £117,500 | 803 | £1,418 | +2.2% | +23.7% | £159,000 |
Not shown: flats (under 50 sales in the year, too few for a reliable median).
Compared with North West and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pendle | £145,000 | +5.8% | +16.0% | £1,735 | +5.2% |
| North West | £213,500 | +1.4% | +17.3% | £2,591 | +0.9% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Pendle sold for a median £1,735 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 33% lower than the figure for North West (£2,591).
Pendle has the 13th lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 4th lowest of 35 local authorities in North West.
Its +5.8% change over the year is the 4th biggest price rise of 317 in England and Wales, and the 2nd biggest rise of 35 local authorities in North West.
Rents in Pendle
The average private rent in Pendle was £670 a month in August 2026, 6.3% up on a year earlier. Rents in Pendle are 36.2% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Pendle has the 9th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 3rd lowest of 35 local authorities in North West.
Deprivation in Pendle
Pendle is the 13th most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 13th |
| Income | 33rd |
| Employment | 34th |
| Education and skills | 24th |
| Health | 56th |
| Crime | 89th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 42nd |
| Living environment | 8th |
How many homes sell in Pendle
1,098 homes were sold in Pendle in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.10 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Pendle were 6.8% up on the year before and 27.6% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 114th most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 13th most of 35 local authorities in North West.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Pendle
The police recorded 8,545 crimes in Pendle in the 12 months to August 2026, 8.9 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Pendle fell 8.9% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 2.0% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3.85 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 3.71 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.87 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.48 |
Pendle has the 96th highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 8th highest of 25 local authorities in North West.
The figure for North West leaves out Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month. The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Broadband and mobile in Pendle
94.3% of premises in Pendle can get gigabit broadband and 97.7% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 93.0% can get full fibre, and 0.7% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 67th highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
89.0% of premises in Pendle get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Pendle
In the year ending June 2025, 5,048 people moved to Pendle from elsewhere in the UK and 5,281 moved away, a net loss of 233 (2.3 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Burnley 1,284
- Bradford 279
- North Yorkshire 273
Most moved out to
- Burnley 1,391
- North Yorkshire 319
- Ribble Valley 201
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Pendle
How much does a house cost in Pendle?
The median price paid for a home in Pendle was £145,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £340,000; semi-detached £195,000; terraced £117,500.
Are house prices in Pendle going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Pendle rose 5.8%, and over five years it rose 16.0%. Across North West prices rose 1.4% over the same year.
How much is rent in Pendle?
The average private rent in Pendle was £670 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £497; 2 bed £633; 3 bed £739; 4+ bed £1,094.
Is Pendle a safe place to live?
Pendle had 8.9 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 96th highest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for North West was 8.4. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Pendle?
93.0% of premises in Pendle can get full fibre and 94.3% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Burnley 13 km
- Ribble Valley 17 km
- Hyndburn 20 km
- Bradford 20 km
- Calderdale 22 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.