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Nelson East

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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.

All postcodes in Nelson East

BB90HQ

Brunswick Street

BB99HX

Rhoda Street

BB90RE

Beaufort Street

BB99DZ

Lily Street

BB90RF

Napier Street

BB98AN

Hallam Road

BB98JL

Marsden Hall Road North

BB90TF

Holly Street

BB99JL

Hendon Road

BB99JA

Earl Street

BB90JS

Vaughan Street

BB98HY

Marlin Street

BB90RH

Berkeley Street

BB98JF

Alexander Street

BB98HT

Walton Lane

BB90SL

Brunswick Street

BB98LF

Oxford Road

BB99RG

Fir 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.