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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

BB99JQ

Walverden Crescent

BB99EX

Barkerhouse Road

BB90JY

Park Drive

BB99RR

Newfield Drive

BB99JD

Whitehall Street

BB98DN

Hallam Road

BB99HZ

Malvern Court

BB90JQ

Pilgrim Street

BB99DT

Lily Street

BB98JH

Marsden Hall Road North

BB90LB

Fletcher Street

BB99QX

Smith Street

BB90LW

Messenger Street

BB99QY

Smith Street

BB99EL

Commercial Road

BB99DF

Rosser Court

BB90JE

Railway Street

BB99PU

Brook Street

BB90NJ

Day Street

BB98BE

Lynthorpe Road

BB90LL

Mancknols Street

BB88JU

Bott House Lane

BB99RJ

Larch Street

BB99HU

Edith Street

BB90TQ

Ormerod Street

BB98JN

Marsden Hall Road North

BB90LF

Windsor Street

BB90NR

Bracewell Street

BB90QN

Chapel House Road

BB99JW

Hendon Road

BB99HJ

Smith Street

BB99QF

Southfield Street

BB90RA

Napier Street

BB98JP

Mayfair Road

BB99BW

Bradshaw Street

BB90PF

Stafford Street

BB99DU

Hardy Court

BB98BD

Somerset Place

BB99ES

Barkerhouse Road

BB90QU

Chapel House Road

BB99AG

Railway Street

BB98LA

Liddesdale Road

BB90JZ

Southfield Street

BB99EU

Barkerhouse Road

BB98AD

Hallam Road

BB98HR

Walton Lane

BB99DQ

Carleton Street

BB98JS

Rushton Close

BB99RH

Larch Street

BB99QZ

Smith Street

BB99JX

Woodlands Road

BB99JG

Vincent Road

BB90TL

Marsden & Southfield

BB90TH

Temple Street

BB90LP

Southfield Street

BB99RN

Bracewell Close

BB99HR

Belgrave Street

BB90NH

Fern Bank

BB99JH

Tavistock Street

BB99RL

Netherfield Gardens

BB98JQ

Sansbury Crescent

BB99DJ

Chapel House Road

BB90NA

Whitefield & Walverden

BB90SB

Waidshouse Road

BB90LD

Southfield Street

BB90RB

Napier Street

BB90YA

St Georges Road

BB99JB

Whitehall Street

BB90RJ

Berkeley Street

BB99JT

Fry Street

BB98JD

Terry Street

BB98JY

Hollins Road

BB99HP

Pine Street

BB90XD

Beech Tree Close

BB99JP

Hemingway Place

BB90TJ

Athol Street

BB90TG

Holly Street

BB99AJ

Hartley Street

BB90TE

Temple Street

BB98DA

Merclesden Avenue

BB99HL

Smith Street

BB99QS

Netherfield Road

BB90LJ

Hammond Street

BB99HW

Pine Street

BB98ET

Leeds Road

BB90JJ

Lily Street

BB90SJ

Berkeley Street

BB90TP

Castle Street

BB90LE

Wenning Street

BB90LA

Manor Street

BB99EZ

Barkerhouse Road

BB98AJ

Hallam Road

BB99BD

Water Street

BB99DB

Vernon Street

BB99PX

Brook Street

BB90RQ

Berkeley Street

BB98JE

Thorne Street

BB99DD

Vernon Street

BB90TW

York Street

BB98ES

Leeds Road

Data Sources

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