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Marsden & Southfield

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About

Marsden & Southfield is a predominantly residential ward located on the western edge of Nelson in the borough of Pendle. The area is characterised by terraced housing built from the local dark stone, with streets following the contours of the hillside. It sits adjacent to the open moorland of Boulsworth Hill, which provides a stark rural boundary. The ward functions largely as a commuter area for the town centre and nearby industrial estates.

The landscape is defined by its steep topography, with roads like Southfield Lane climbing sharply from the town. This elevation offers extensive views across the Pendle valley. A notable local feature is the Marsden Park tram shelter, a preserved structure hinting at the area's historical transport links. Community life centres around several schools, local shops along Halifax Road, and the park itself, which includes bowling greens and playgrounds.

Area overview

On average Marsden & Southfield has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Marsden & Southfield is £38,087 per year. There are 4 schools in Marsden & Southfield: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Marsden & Southfield is home to around 9,723 people, with a population density of about 1,307.2 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
116
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
14.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Marsden & Southfield Population
9,723
Population density
1,307.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.33(+67%)
Anti-social behaviour
47.82(+166%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.27(+48%)
Other theft
8.74(+32%)
Burglary
7.51(+36%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,857
49.96%
Pakistani
3,192
32.84%
Other White
1,007
10.36%
White and Asian (mixed)
153
1.57%
Other
104
1.07%
Total population: 9,721

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,222
30.55%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,474
20.26%
Level 3 (A level)
1,034
14.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
926
12.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
857
11.78%
Total 16+ residents: 7,274

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,068
29.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
998
27.55%
Owns with a mortgage
861
23.77%
Other social rented
382
10.55%
Social rents from council
177
4.89%
Total households: 3,622

Property prices in Marsden & Southfield

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £114,000 in Marsden & Southfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £635,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Marsden & Southfield in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Marsden & Southfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£275,000
Semi-Detached32£147,500
Terraced60£83,250

10 years median price trend in Marsden & Southfield

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marsden & Southfield.

All postcodes in Marsden & Southfield

BB99JJ

Tavistock Street

BB90WB

Pinewood Drive

BB99JQ

Walverden Crescent

BB90TL

Marsden & Southfield

BB99HU

Edith Street

BB99JA

Earl Street

BB98AZ

Berriedale Road

BB98AR

Glenfield Road

BB99NA

Castercliffe Road

BB103RH

Lower Row

BB99JW

Hendon Road

BB98BJ

Walton Lane

BB99ET

Barkerhouse Road

BB99JX

Woodlands Road

BB99NL

Barkerhouse Road

BB98BZ

Pinfold Place

BB99HX

Rhoda Street

BB99JT

Fry Street

BB99RA

Roberts Street

BB99ES

Barkerhouse Road

BB99RP

Bracewell Street

BB98DW

Gib Hill Road

BB98BT

Broadway Place

BB98BG

Walton Lane

BB90TR

Manor Street

BB98BB

Dundonnell Road

BB90LP

Southfield Street

BB98BQ

Walton Lane

BB98AY

Brentwood Road

BB90NE

Cherry Tree Gardens

BB99QL

Netherfield Road

BB99JL

Hendon Road

BB98BS

Walton Lane

BB99EZ

Barkerhouse Road

BB99JP

Hemingway Place

BB99NQ

Barkerhouse Road

BB99HQ

Lonsdale Street

BB99LH

Town House Road

BB98AB

Hallam Road

BB98DU

Sherwood Close

BB99HZ

Malvern Court

BB99ND

Deerstone Road

BB90LJ

Hammond Street

BB99HH

Smith Street

BB90TW

York Street

BB99NP

Barkerhouse Road

BB90UD

Marsden Mews

BB99JB

Whitehall Street

BB90LN

Windsor Street

BB99NU

Barkerhouse Road

BB98DE

Rimington Place

BB90BF

Marsden & Southfield

BB99RG

Fir Street

BB99LS

Barkerhouse Road

BB90TB

Southfield Street

BB90NF

Fir Trees Close

BB90LT

Marsden & Southfield

BB90NS

Squire Road

BB99RH

Larch Street

BB98DP

Marsden Hall Road

BB98BY

Shelfield Road

BB103RD

Back Lane

BB90LS

Marsden & Southfield

BB99NS

Hawthorne Close

BB90PA

Bamford Street

BB99PD

Hallam Crescent

BB99HN

Pine Street

BB99PA

Marsden Hall Road

BB90TE

Temple Street

BB99RD

Bracewell Street

BB98HT

Walton Lane

BB98DH

Hallam Road

BB99NF

Hazelwood Road

BB90PB

Marsden Place

BB99LL

Town House Road

BB90PE

Clough Road

BB98AN

Hallam Road

BB98BE

Lynthorpe Road

BB90NZ

Bracewell Street

BB99JF

Woodlands Road

BB90TP

Castle Street

BB90LE

Wenning Street

BB98BW

Walton Lane

BB103FS

Back Lane

BB99RN

Bracewell Close

BB99EX

Barkerhouse Road

BB99PB

St Johns Place

BB99HL

Smith Street

BB90LH

Further Clough Head

BB99LZ

Ringstone Crescent

BB98AP

Glenfield Road

BB98AJ

Hallam Road

BB103RQ

Southfield Lane

BB99LP

Town House Road

BB99JG

Vincent Road

BB99HJ

Smith Street

BB99JD

Whitehall Street

BB99EN

Marsden & Southfield

BB90WD

Hartley Drive

BB98AG

Grafton Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.