Crap Towns / Brierfield / Reported problems
What gets reported on FixMyStreet in Brierfield?
In the year to 29 October 2026, 8 problems in Brierfield were reported on FixMyStreet: 7.5 per 10,000 people, 63% lower than the typical town's 20.4. Top of the list: potholes and bad road surfaces, with 3 reports (2.8 per 10,000 people, 18% lower than the typical town's 3.4).
| Problem | Reports | Per 10,000 | Typical town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potholes and road surface | 3 | 2.8 | 3.4 |
| Fly-tipping | 1 | 0.9 | 1.1 |
| Litter and bins | 1 | 0.9 | 0.9 |
| Dog fouling | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Graffiti and fly-posting | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Street lights | 0 | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| Abandoned vehicles | 0 | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| Everything else | 3 | 2.8 | 10.6 |
| Town | Distance | Reports per 10,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton-le-Moors | 11.4 km | 12.5 |
| Accrington | 12.0 km | 10.9 |
| Nelson | 2.0 km | 7.7 |
| Brierfield | – | 7.5 |
| Colne | 5.4 km | 6.9 |
| Barrowford | 3.3 km | 6.8 |
| Padiham | 6.0 km | 4.9 |
| Clitheroe | 11.9 km | 4.8 |
| Burnley | 3.4 km | 3.7 |
| Barnoldswick | 10.9 km | 3.7 |
| Great Harwood | 12.4 km | 2.7 |
| The typical town | – | 20.4 |