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About

Nelson East is a residential district situated on the eastern slopes above the town centre. The area is characterised by terraced housing built from the local sandstone, with streets following the contours of the hillside. It offers panoramic views across the wider Pendle Valley, with the prominent landmark of Pendle Hill often visible on the horizon. The layout reflects its historical development during the peak of the textile industry.

The community is served by local schools, shops, and several parks, including Marsden Park which features a restored Victorian-era boating lake. Public footpaths lead from the housing estates directly onto the open moorland, providing access to the rural landscape. The area maintains a practical connection to Nelson's town centre for further amenities and transport links.

Area overview

On average Nelson East has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 15.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Nelson East is £34,087 per year. There are 3 schools in Nelson East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Nelson East is home to around 10,466 people, with a population density of about 7,417.4 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
15.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Nelson East Population
10,466
Population density
7,417.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.49(+33%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.93(+100%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.41(+16%)
Other theft
7.64(+16%)
Public order
5.73(-43%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
4,472
42.72%
British
4,157
39.72%
Other White
1,069
10.21%
Other
165
1.58%
White and Asian (mixed)
143
1.37%
Total population: 10,467

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,698
34.63%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,366
17.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
977
12.54%
Level 3 (A level)
976
12.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
965
12.39%
Total 16+ residents: 7,791

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,325
33.63%
Owns outright
1,085
27.54%
Owns with a mortgage
737
18.71%
Other social rented
451
11.45%
Social rents from council
172
4.37%
Total households: 3,940

Property prices in Nelson East

Median price£85,000
Price per sq ft£102
Sales (last 12 months)113
Typical range (middle 50%)£70K – £100K

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £85,000 (about £102 per square foot) in Nelson East area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £175,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Nelson East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached7£115,000£148
Terraced106£85,000£100

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Nelson East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Nelson East.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£75,000£45,000
2017£83,000£45,000
2018£68,000£50,000
2019£75,450£54,995
2020£78,000£54,000
2021£100,000£63,000
2022£97,500£74,999
2023£88,000£70,000
2024£134,500£70,250
2025£115,000£82,925
2026£151,250£91,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Nelson East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Nelson East.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£119£50
2017£121£52
2018£103£59
2019£100£61
2020£99£66
2021£111£76
2022£125£86
2023£106£85
2024£185£85
2025£130£93
2026£214£105
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Nelson East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Nelson East in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Nelson East

Is Nelson East safe?

Nelson East records about 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Nelson East?

The median sale price in Nelson East is £85,000 (about £102 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Nelson East?

Nelson East has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Nelson East?

Nelson East scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Nelson East sits around rank 2,726 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Nelson East?

The average household income in Nelson East is around £34,087 per year, and 15% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Nelson East

BB90SH

Selby Street

BB99JF

Woodlands Road

BB99HT

Fir Street

BB98HZ

Irvine Street

BB99HY

Rhoda Street

BB99AR

Commercial Road

BB90TS

Manor Street

BB90JG

Sackville Street

BB99JN

Hendon Road

BB99PS

Brook Street

BB99QA

Southfield Street

BB90LN

Windsor Street

BB90SN

Napier Street

BB99RE

Pine Street

BB98AQ

Waterford Street

BB99JE

Woodlands Road

BB99BT

Commercial Road

BB99QT

Bracewell Street

BB98AG

Grafton Street

BB99DY

Brunswick Street

BB98JB

Sheridan Street

BB99RP

Bracewell Street

BB99DX

Brunswick Street

BB98AA

Hallam Road

BB99RQ

Fir Street

BB99HN

Pine Street

BB90JF

Hunslet Street

BB90TB

Southfield Street

BB90XA

Berkeley Close

BB98AW

Glenfield Road

BB90RG

Napier Street

BB90NP

Bath Street

BB99HQ

Lonsdale Street

BB99AU

Audley Close

BB98AZ

Berriedale Road

BB90JP

Brunswick Street

BB99HG

Lonsdale Street

BB99HE

Branch Street

BB90NW

York Street

BB99RD

Bracewell Street

BB90HS

Brunswick Street

BB99DH

Carleton Street

BB98AY

Brentwood Road

BB90QS

Chapel House Road

BB99ET

Barkerhouse Road

BB99PG

Railway Street

BB99JR

Williams Place

BB98BA

Helmsdale Road

BB98HU

Walton Lane

BB90QL

Railway Street

BB90PQ

Brunswick Street

BB99DG

Ashford Street

BB90SQ

Brunswick Street

BB98BJ

Walton Lane

BB90JH

Brunswick Street

BB90SF

Hawarden Street

BB98JJ

Marsden Hall Road North

BB90LG

Wickworth Street

BB99HH

Smith Street

BB98JR

Malvern Road

BB90JT

Brunswick Street

BB90TD

Roberts Street

BB90TR

Manor Street

BB90JX

Brunswick Street

BB90NS

Squire Road

BB98AR

Glenfield Road

BB98JZ

Oxford Road

BB90JN

Sackville Street

BB99EY

Barkerhouse Road

BB90SE

Railway Street

BB99JJ

Tavistock Street

BB99HA

Barkerhouse Road

BB90HU

Brunswick Street

BB99HS

Belgrave Street

BB99ER

Barkerhouse Road

BB90TN

Castle Street

BB99PL

Chapel House Road

BB90NN

Bath Street

BB98LD

Coppice Close

BB90JR

Clover Hill Road

BB98JW

New Street

BB90QP

Chapel House Road

BB99RB

Pine Street

BB99QL

Netherfield Road

BB99DL

Chapel House Road

BB90DN

Clover Hill Road

BB98JA

Garrick Street

BB98BB

Dundonnell Road

BB98AP

Glenfield Road

BB98AB

Hallam Road

BB98AX

Brentwood Road

BB90TA

Brook Street

BB90JL

Walverden Terrace

BB90JW

Moore Street

BB99RA

Roberts Street

BB98JT

The Green

BB90QJ

Railway Street

BB90RD

Beaufort Street

BB99DN

Garden Street

BB90QH

Railway Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.