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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

BB90LP

Southfield Street

BB98JY

Hollins Road

BB99DD

Vernon Street

BB99DG

Ashford Street

BB90JL

Walverden Terrace

BB90TW

York Street

BB98BB

Dundonnell Road

BB99AU

Audley Close

BB99HJ

Smith Street

BB99RP

Bracewell Street

BB90JT

Brunswick Street

BB98AA

Hallam Road

BB90LJ

Hammond Street

BB99DH

Carleton Street

BB99EY

Barkerhouse Road

BB99HQ

Lonsdale Street

BB98JN

Marsden Hall Road North

BB90TL

Marsden & Southfield

Data Sources

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