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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 115 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
115
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
62.12(+67%)
Anti-social behaviour
53.69(+188%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.14(+35%)
Other theft
8.43(+28%)
Burglary
7.92(+42%)
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 117 recent sales, the median property price is £100,000 in Marsden & Southfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,350 up to £340,000.

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
Detached19£235,000
Semi-Detached31£160,000
Terraced67£78,000

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

BB99HJ

Smith Street

BB99RP

Bracewell Street

BB98AA

Hallam Road

BB98DW

Gib Hill Road

BB90LJ

Hammond Street

BB98BT

Broadway Place

BB98DQ

Walton Place

BB99LS

Barkerhouse Road

BB99EY

Barkerhouse Road

BB99HQ

Lonsdale Street

BB98DH

Hallam Road

BB90DW

Madinah Close

BB90TL

Marsden & Southfield

BB90LH

Further Clough Head

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.