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Nelson West

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About

Nelson West lies on the western edge of the town, characterised by residential streets and local commercial hubs. The area's layout includes terraced housing and more modern developments, with Brierfield to its immediate west. The Leeds and Liverpool Canal runs along its southern boundary, providing a route for walkers and cyclists.

A notable local landmark is the former Brierfield Mill complex, which sits on the canal's edge. This large-scale industrial heritage site, with its distinctive chimney, reflects the area's historical roots in textile manufacturing.

Area overview

On average Nelson West has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Nelson West is £38,942 per year. There are 7 schools in Nelson West: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Nelson West is home to around 9,518 people, with a population density of about 6,239.7 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
14.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Nelson West Population
9,518
Population density
6,239.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.19(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.15(+90%)
Other theft
8.72(+32%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.98(-11%)
Public order
6.93(-32%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
6,689
70.29%
British
1,694
17.8%
Other White
476
5%
Other
153
1.61%
White and Asian (mixed)
101
1.06%
Total population: 9,516

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,378
34.78%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,359
19.88%
Level 3 (A level)
904
13.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
841
12.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
773
11.31%
Total 16+ residents: 6,837

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,022
36.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
791
28.23%
Owns with a mortgage
584
20.84%
Other social rented
188
6.71%
Other forms of private rent
132
4.71%
Total households: 2,802

Property prices in Nelson West

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £95,000 in Nelson West area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £215,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Nelson West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£186,000
Flats1£95,000
Semi-Detached6£149,975
Terraced59£90,000

10 years median price trend in Nelson West

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

All postcodes in Nelson West

BB99AA

Hibson Road

BB99PH

Carleton Street

BB99EF

Broadway

BB99DE

Vernon Street

BB90AZ

Hibson Road

BB99PJ

Chapel House Road

BB90QB

Hill Place

BB94SA

Bradley

BB97DH

Burlington Street

BB99BU

Wilkinson Street

BB97SY

Lowther Street

BB99AS

Hardacre Close

BB90AS

Hibson Road

BB94GN

Stanworth Road

BB94TY

Bradley

BB97LP

Market Square

BB97LB

Bradley

BB94SP

Bradley

BB99BY

Hartley Street

BB90DA

Avondale Road

BB94SE

Bradley

BB97PS

Wellington Street

BB97UR

Scotland Road

BB90DZ

Hibson Road

BB97DS

Stanworth Road

BB97DG

Manchester Road

BB90QR

Chapel House Road

BB94JD

Stanworth Road

BB97HS

Maurice Street

BB94SY

Bradley

BB90BW

Camden Street

BB90EB

Hibson Road

BB90AP

Lancaster Gate

BB94UH

Bradley

BB94UF

Bradley

BB97HQ

Macleod Street

BB97TD

Dalkeith Road

BB90BL

Camden Street

BB94ST

Bradley

BB99SG

Railway Street

BB97TJ

Beddington Street

BB97AD

Hope Street

BB94UY

Bradley

BB97NQ

Cross Street

BB90DT

Causey Foot

BB99BJ

Duerden Street

BB97AU

Bishop Street

BB97TR

Conduit Street

BB97AB

Clement View

BB97NG

Russell Street

BB99BL

Princess Street

BB99BX

Leonard Street

BB90PY

Hibson Road

BB97EF

Bradley

BB94HP

Stanworth Road

BB99AP

Netherfield Road

BB99EH

Lloyd Close

BB94UX

Bradley

BB97AW

Swaine Street

BB97JX

Carr Road

BB97SP

Carr Road

BB90DB

Westcliffe Walk

BB94GA

Stanworth Road

BB97HJ

Portland Street

BB94DA

Stanworth Road

BB97NX

Clayton Street

BB90DF

Bentley Street

BB97BH

Sun Street

BB94TF

Bradley

BB90AY

Hibson Road

BB94WD

Whitefield & Walverden

BB94UB

Bradley

BB90AE

Hibson Road

BB90AG

Cobden Street

BB99PQ

Railway Street

BB97DD

Manchester Road

BB94ZZ

Whitefield & Walverden

BB90BH

Bradshaw Street

BB94UP

Bradley

BB90BU

Romney Street

BB90EA

Delph Mount

BB97AS

Lomeshaye Road

BB97BN

Holme Terrace

BB94UG

Bradley

BB97JS

Carr Road

BB97JD

Manchester Road

BB90QG

Eckroyd Close

BB97LS

Bradley

BB94SN

Bradley

BB94WB

Whitefield & Walverden

BB97JR

Ellen Street

BB90QT

Chapel House Road

BB97NT

Raglan Street

BB97DW

Farrer Street

BB94TB

Bradley

BB99BP

Bradshaw Street

BB97HF

Every Street

BB94WA

Whitefield & Walverden

BB97BG

Lomeshaye Way

BB97HR

Victoria Street

Data Sources

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