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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

BB98JJ

Marsden Hall Road North

BB90LR

Marsden & Southfield

BB99JN

Hendon Road

BB90TF

Holly Street

BB98AA

Hallam Road

BB99NB

Ringstone Crescent

BB98BU

Walton Lane

BB99LT

Barkerhouse Road

BB98BL

Walton Lane

BB90LG

Wickworth Street

BB99RB

Pine Street

BB98BD

Somerset Place

BB103RF

Shelfield Lane

BB90TQ

Ormerod Street

BB99HS

Belgrave Street

BB90ND

Sycamore Avenue

BB98BP

Walton Lane

BB99QS

Netherfield Road

BB99BH

Barkerhouse Road

BB99HA

Barkerhouse Road

BB99JS

Coleman Street

BB99LY

Park Side Road

BB99LQ

Town House Road

BB90WA

Ash Tree Grove

BB99QA

Southfield Street

BB98DS

Marsden Farm Court

BB90PD

Marsden Hall Road South

BB98DF

Boulsworth Crescent

BB99RE

Pine Street

BB99LU

Fairfield Road

BB90TD

Roberts Street

BB99LN

Deerstone Road

BB98BX

Andrew Road

BB90LA

Manor Street

BB99JR

Williams Place

BB90PG

Clough Head

BB98DD

Thursden Place

BB98DN

Hallam Road

BB90TG

Holly Street

BB90PF

Stafford Street

BB99RL

Netherfield Gardens

BB98DJ

Hallam Road

BB90DW

Madinah Close

BB98AQ

Waterford Street

BB90TN

Castle Street

BB99JE

Woodlands Road

BB99QZ

Smith Street

BB98DB

Whitehough Place

BB99RR

Newfield Drive

BB99HP

Pine Street

BB90TH

Temple Street

BB98JR

Malvern Road

BB90NN

Bath Street

BB98DG

Town House Road

BB98AD

Hallam Road

BB99LJ

Linkside Avenue

BB98BN

Walton Lane

BB103RE

Delves Lane

BB99HY

Rhoda Street

BB90LQ

Wickworth Street

BB90TS

Manor Street

BB98JW

New Street

BB90NB

Willow Drive

BB90HZ

Lily Street

BB99EU

Barkerhouse Road

BB90NY

Trent Road

BB99HT

Fir Street

BB103RJ

Southfield Lane

BB90NW

York Street

BB98HU

Walton Lane

BB99EY

Barkerhouse Road

BB103RG

Back Lane

BB98BH

Walton Lane

BB99LR

Barkerhouse Road

BB90NR

Bracewell Street

BB90NT

Priory Chase

BB98DQ

Walton Place

BB99ER

Barkerhouse Road

BB99HR

Belgrave Street

BB99JH

Tavistock Street

BB99NJ

Marsden Crescent

BB99NR

Barkerhouse Road

BB98AX

Brentwood Road

BB90NU

Fern Close

BB103RL

Catlow Row

BB90LW

Messenger Street

BB90NP

Bath Street

BB99NH

Barkerhouse Road

BB90LF

Windsor Street

BB98DL

Hallam Road

BB90JZ

Southfield Street

BB99LW

Town House Road

BB99NG

Rowland Avenue

BB99HE

Branch Street

BB99RJ

Larch Street

BB98BA

Helmsdale Road

BB99NN

Barkerhouse Road

BB90LB

Fletcher Street

BB98AW

Glenfield Road

BB99QT

Bracewell Street

Data Sources

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