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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

BB97AR

Lomeshaye Road

BB99BN

Princess Street

BB94SW

Bradley

BB97LE

Cross Street

BB97BL

Calder Terrace

BB97BP

Lime Street

BB97EX

Every Street

BB97TX

Pendle Street

BB90AB

Hibson Road

BB94GF

Stanworth Road

BB97DR

Lomeshaye Business Village

BB97AN

Bond Street

BB90DX

Hibson Road

BB99BS

Bradshaw Street

BB97DL

Spring Street

BB97PR

Clayton Street

BB97HW

Westmoreland Street

BB97AY

St Marys Street

BB90AR

Dunderdale Avenue

BB97SZ

Howard Street

BB99AY

Thomas Street

BB88GD

Stanworth Road

BB90BJ

Beaufort Street

BB90AQ

Claremont Terrace

BB90AU

Hibson Road

BB94TG

Bradley

BB90DP

Whitefield & Walverden

BB97FG

Norfolk Street

BB90AN

Barleyfield

BB94SF

Bradley

BB97QF

Booth Street

BB97BS

Every Street

BB94UW

Bradley

BB90NQ

Percy Street

BB94TZ

Bradley

BB94FX

Stanworth Road

BB90BY

Warwick Street

BB97ES

Clayton Street

BB94TD

Bradley

BB97PT

Albion Street

BB97TL

West Street

BB90DE

Vicarage Road

BB97TG

Whitefield & Walverden

BB94SR

Bradley

BB90AH

Cobden Street

BB90ED

Halifax Road

BB94GW

Stanworth Road

BB97NJ

Russell Street

BB99AN

Place De Criel

BB97HY

Maurice Street

BB90AT

Queensgate

BB97EA

Whitefield & Walverden

BB94UL

Bradley

BB97TT

Pendle Street

BB94SS

Bradley

BB90BN

Extwistle Street

BB94TA

Bradley

BB99BZ

Bentley Street

BB97EL

Stanley Street

BB94SD

Bradley

BB97AZ

Craven Street

BB90BA

Hibson Road

BB94UD

Bradley

BB97HG

Every Street

BB94JR

Whitefield & Walverden

BB97TP

Milton Street

BB90DL

Lomeshaye Road

BB94EQ

Stanworth Road

BB94SL

Bradley

BB99AW

Netherfield Road

BB94TP

Bradley

BB97DT

Stanworth Road

BB90BG

Bentley Street

BB97AA

Rigby Street

BB94JQ

Whitefield & Walverden

BB94SH

Bradley

BB97LL

Bradley

BB97BZ

Every Street

BB94GQ

Whitefield & Walverden

BB94HS

Stanworth Road

BB97EU

Albert Street

BB99GL

Stanworth Road

BB97HL

Victoria Street

BB97AF

Lomeshaye Way

BB94SQ

Bradley

BB96LL

Lomeshaye Business Park

BB90DY

Hibson Road

BB99SJ

Broadway

BB99EG

Carradice Close

BB90BS

Bentley Street

BB97SH

Manchester Road

BB94TH

Bradley

BB97DB

Hargreaves Street

BB97DU

Turner Road

BB94UU

Bradley

BB97LG

Bradley

BB90PS

Hibson Road

BB94GS

Stanworth Road

BB99BB

Bradshaw Close

BB90BQ

Beaufort Street

Data Sources

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