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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 76 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
76
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

Anti-social behaviour
37.4(+101%)
Violence and sexual offences
34.46(-7%)
Other theft
9.67(+46%)
Shoplifting
8.51(+49%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.46(-17%)
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 64 recent sales, the median property price is £90,000 in Nelson West area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 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£145,000
Semi-Detached7£146,000
Terraced55£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

BB90DE

Vicarage Road

BB97AP

Lomeshaye Road

BB97AG

Manchester Road

BB97BF

Whitefield & Walverden

BB97BJ

Ecroyd Street

BB97EY

Albert Street

BB97HQ

Macleod Street

BB97LT

Every Street

BB99BX

Leonard Street

BB97TD

Dalkeith Road

BB99BU

Wilkinson Street

BB94GQ

Whitefield & Walverden

BB94JG

Whitefield & Walverden

BB97ES

Clayton Street

BB97LJ

Market Street

BB94SX

Bradley

BB94TB

Bradley

BB94TF

Bradley

BB94TH

Bradley

BB94TQ

Bradley

BB94TT

Bradley

BB94TW

Bradley

BB94TX

Bradley

BB94TY

Bradley

BB94UD

Bradley

BB94UN

Bradley

BB94UQ

Bradley

BB94UT

Bradley

BB94UY

Bradley

BB94WA

Whitefield & Walverden

BB94WB

Whitefield & Walverden

BB94WD

Whitefield & Walverden

BB94ZZ

Whitefield & Walverden

BB90EB

Hibson Road

BB94FX

Stanworth Road

BB94JR

Whitefield & Walverden

BB97AS

Lomeshaye Road

BB97BA

St Marys Street

BB97BX

Dale Street

BB97HG

Every Street

BB97LE

Cross Street

BB99BY

Hartley Street

BB97DU

Turner Road

BB97NJ

Russell Street

BB97PS

Wellington Street

BB90BY

Warwick Street

BB90QB

Hill Place

BB97FG

Norfolk Street

BB99AS

Hardacre Close

BB90AR

Dunderdale Avenue

BB97AB

Clement View

BB97DG

Manchester Road

BB97DS

Stanworth Road

BB97LB

Bradley

BB97TH

Milton Street

BB97DE

Manchester Road

BB97SS

Carr Road

BB97UT

Scotland Road

BB94SH

Bradley

BB90BL

Camden Street

BB97AJ

Manchester Road

BB97DD

Manchester Road

BB97EA

Whitefield & Walverden

BB97HB

Manchester Road

BB97JA

Hereford Street

BB97JR

Ellen Street

BB90DL

Lomeshaye Road

BB90AH

Cobden Street

BB94GA

Stanworth Road

BB90BT

Beaufort Street

BB94SQ

Bradley

BB97BP

Lime Street

BB99AY

Thomas Street

BB90DF

Bentley Street

BB94HW

Stanworth Road

BB94JD

Stanworth Road

BB94JQ

Whitefield & Walverden

BB94SE

Bradley

BB97AQ

Manchester Road

BB97DN

Rupert Street

BB94SJ

Bradley

BB97BB

Westmoreland Street

BB99BS

Bradshaw Street

BB99SG

Railway Street

BB97HS

Maurice Street

BB99AL

Railway Street

BB97DW

Farrer Street

BB90AQ

Claremont Terrace

BB90BS

Bentley Street

BB90DZ

Hibson Road

BB94BD

Stanworth Road

BB94FW

Stanworth Road

BB94GW

Stanworth Road

BB97HJ

Portland Street

BB97JX

Carr Road

BB99EG

Carradice Close

BB88GD

Stanworth Road

BB94DA

Stanworth Road

BB94GF

Stanworth Road

BB90BA

Hibson Road

Data Sources

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