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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 91 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
91
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
49.3(+33%)
Anti-social behaviour
40.99(+120%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.5(-5%)
Other theft
7.45(+13%)
Vehicle crime
5.54(-8%)
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 108 recent sales, the median property price is £80,000 in Nelson East area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,350 up to £183,000.

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-Detached9£124,000
Terraced99£76,500

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

BB98AB

Hallam Road

BB90QU

Chapel House Road

BB98AW

Glenfield Road

BB99HE

Branch Street

BB90HS

Brunswick Street

BB90RB

Napier Street

BB98JS

Rushton Close

BB99JD

Whitehall Street

BB90SB

Waidshouse Road

BB98AP

Glenfield Road

BB98JA

Garrick Street

BB99AR

Commercial Road

BB90PF

Stafford Street

BB90QJ

Railway Street

BB90TN

Castle Street

BB98AN

Hallam Road

BB98AR

Glenfield Road

BB99HY

Rhoda Street

BB99QS

Netherfield Road

BB99RA

Roberts Street

BB90TE

Temple Street

BB90LE

Wenning Street

BB90NP

Bath Street

BB90PQ

Brunswick Street

BB90TD

Roberts Street

BB99HP

Pine Street

BB90HU

Brunswick Street

BB99PS

Brook Street

BB90TR

Manor Street

BB98BD

Somerset Place

BB99BD

Water Street

BB99RE

Pine Street

BB90JS

Vaughan Street

BB90RH

Berkeley Street

BB99HS

Belgrave Street

BB99RB

Pine Street

BB99RD

Bracewell Street

BB90HQ

Brunswick Street

BB98AG

Grafton Street

BB98BE

Lynthorpe Road

BB99HT

Fir Street

BB99RQ

Fir Street

BB90TQ

Ormerod Street

BB90RE

Beaufort Street

BB98ET

Leeds Road

BB99HA

Barkerhouse Road

BB99JH

Tavistock Street

BB99PL

Chapel House Road

BB98LA

Liddesdale Road

BB99AJ

Hartley Street

BB90NR

Bracewell Street

BB90RF

Napier Street

BB99DL

Chapel House Road

BB99JW

Hendon Road

BB99QT

Bracewell Street

BB99ER

Barkerhouse Road

BB99HG

Lonsdale Street

BB99HH

Smith Street

BB90NW

York Street

BB90SF

Hawarden Street

BB98LF

Oxford Road

BB98AY

Brentwood Road

BB99DX

Brunswick Street

BB99HU

Edith Street

BB99RN

Bracewell Close

BB98HT

Walton Lane

BB98JJ

Marsden Hall Road North

BB98JD

Terry Street

BB99ES

Barkerhouse Road

BB99QF

Southfield Street

BB90NJ

Day Street

BB98JT

The Green

BB99JB

Whitehall Street

BB99QA

Southfield Street

BB90SN

Napier Street

BB98AJ

Hallam Road

BB98HY

Marlin Street

BB99RJ

Larch Street

BB90DN

Clover Hill Road

BB90TB

Southfield Street

BB99HW

Pine Street

BB99PU

Brook Street

BB90LF

Windsor Street

BB90QS

Chapel House Road

BB90LA

Manor Street

BB90NA

Whitefield & Walverden

BB90NN

Bath Street

BB99JA

Earl Street

BB99QL

Netherfield Road

BB90JH

Brunswick Street

BB99DJ

Chapel House Road

BB90JW

Moore Street

BB98JW

New Street

BB99HN

Pine Street

BB99JR

Williams Place

BB90SJ

Berkeley Street

BB90LD

Southfield Street

BB90YA

St Georges Road

BB99BT

Commercial Road

BB99HL

Smith Street

Data Sources

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