DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Pendle
Pendle's towns grew on cotton weaving, so Nelson, Colne, Brierfield and Barnoldswick are filled with rows of Victorian stone and brick terraces, many of them privately rented and some long-term empty. House prices are among the lowest in Lancashire. The council has used selective licensing in the past in parts of Nelson, Brierfield and Colne. Around Pendle Hill and towards the Dales the villages have stone cottages and farmhouses, often off the gas grid.
Homes sold in Pendle in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 678 | £127,920 |
| Semi-detached | 207 | £213,195 |
| Detached | 121 | £359,848 |
| Other | 47 | £280,922 |
| Flat or maisonette | 41 | £123,252 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
What to check at a Pendle check-in
- Stone terraces in Nelson, Colne and Brierfield: photograph damp at the base of walls, cellar heads and mould in back bedrooms.
- Back yards and back streets behind terraced rows: record the yard gate, walls, outside toilet if any and where the bins are kept.
- Hillside terraces in Colne: photograph steps, retaining walls, gutters and any damp in rooms built into the slope.
- Stone cottages in Trawden and the Pendle Hill villages: photograph stoves, chimneys, damp in thick walls and any oil tank or LPG supply with the fuel level.
- Older terraces with original features: record sash or replacement windows, fireplaces and any gas fires.
Do it yourself in Pendle
- No clerk to book: do it whenever you have the keys, before the tenant moves in or with them there.
- £30 a report instead of a clerk’s fee for every check-in, inspection and check-out.
- The check-out starts from the check-in and shows what has changed, photos side by side.
- Prefer paper? Use the free inventory template.
Areas of Pendle
NelsonColneBrierfieldBarnoldswickEarbyBarrowfordTrawdenFence and Higham
Inventories in Pendle: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Pendle?
Clerks usually charge per visit, more for bigger or furnished homes, so a check-in and a check-out together often come to a few hundred pounds. With DIY Inventory each report is £30, whatever the size, and you can do it as soon as you have the keys.
What is the average rent in Pendle?
£634 a month (ONS, October 2025), up 6.4% on a year earlier. Rents vary a lot by street and type of home; the free property report shows sold prices, the EPC and more for any Pendle postcode.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Pendle?
Yes. Landlords, agents and tenants can do it on a phone: a photo checklist for every room, the date and time stamped on every photo, every item’s condition, and both sides sign. The PDF is ready the moment it’s signed.
Will a DIY inventory stand up in a deposit dispute?
Deposit schemes (DPS, TDS, mydeposits) decide on the evidence, above all the condition at check-in compared with check-out. Dated photos of every room, signed by both sides, are exactly that evidence.
Nearby areas
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