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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. 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 6 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

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £85,000 in Nelson East area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £175,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Nelson East 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 Nelson East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached8£119,500
Terraced99£85,000

10 years median price trend in Nelson East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Nelson East.

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: 01/06/2026.