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Nelson West

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

Deprivation level

10/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Nelson West Population

9,518

Population density

6,239.7 per km²

Crime

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

Pakistani

6,689

70.29%

British

1,694

17.8%

Other White

476

Other

153

1.61%

White and Asian (mixed)

101

1.06%

Total population: 9,516

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	2	£145,000	£100,000	£120,000	£170,000	£190,000
Semi-Detached	7	£146,000	£71,523	£118,650	£149,350	£168,885
Terraced	55	£90,000	£59,700	£72,500	£110,000	£145,900

10 years median price trend in Nelson West

All postcodes in Nelson West

BB90BX

Leamington Street

BB97EP

Stott Street

BB99AH

Lloyd Close

BB94GS

Stanworth Road

BB97AN

Bond Street

BB97AR

Lomeshaye Road

BB99AB

Hibson Road

BB99AN

Place De Criel

BB99AP

Netherfield Road

BB90QX

St Pauls Road

BB97QF

Booth Street

BB90AE

Hibson Road

BB90NQ

Percy Street

BB94JT

Whitefield & Walverden

BB97AA

Rigby Street

BB97FA

Kiln Street

BB97HL

Victoria Street

BB99SB

Hibson Road

BB90PS

Hibson Road

BB90QR

Chapel House Road

BB97EW

Every Street

BB90DP

Whitefield & Walverden

BB94SF

Bradley

BB97AD

Hope Street

BB97AY

St Marys Street

BB97LP

Market Square

BB99EQ

Whitefield & Walverden

BB94SL

Bradley

BB97AZ

Craven Street

BB97HD

Manchester Road

BB97SZ

Howard Street

BB97HR

Victoria Street

BB97SJ

Manchester Road

BB99AA

Hibson Road

BB90BP

Pont Street

BB97EL

Stanley Street

BB90EE

Church Way

BB90QT

Chapel House Road

BB97HU

Westmoreland Street

BB97NN

Cross Street

BB90AS

Hibson Road

BB90AU

Hibson Road

BB90DY

Hibson Road

BB97BN

Holme Terrace

BB97DQ

Kensington Street

BB97TR

Conduit Street

BB97UZ

Pendle Street

BB90PY

Hibson Road

BB97EG

Manchester Road

BB97HA

Mosley Street

BB97ET

Stanley Street

BB97TX

Pendle Street

BB97AW

Swaine Street

BB97AX

Every Street

BB97LG

Bradley

BB99BB

Bradshaw Close

BB90AG

Cobden Street

BB97BG

Lomeshaye Way

BB97BU

Hargreaves Street

BB97EF

Bradley

BB97EJ

Manchester Road

BB99PQ

Railway Street

BB97DH

Burlington Street

BB90DD

Romney Street

BB97BH

Sun Street

BB97HF

Every Street

BB97NX

Clayton Street

BB90AZ

Hibson Road

BB90BZ

Meredith Street

BB97JD

Manchester Road

BB97SR

Carr Road

BB97SX

Gordon Road

BB97SY

Lowther Street

BB94JS

Whitefield & Walverden

BB99PJ

Chapel House Road

BB97HP

Victoria Street

BB97HY

Maurice Street

BB97TG

Whitefield & Walverden

BB97TS

Merton Street

BB90DR

Causey Foot

BB94EQ

Stanworth Road

BB97LU

Every Street

BB94SS

Bradley

BB94ST

Bradley

BB94SU

Bradley

BB94SW

Bradley

BB94SY

Bradley

BB94SZ

Bradley

BB94TA

Bradley

BB94TD

Bradley

BB94TE

Bradley

BB94TG

Bradley

BB94TJ

Bradley

BB94TL

Bradley

BB94TN

Bradley

BB94TP

Bradley

BB94TR

Bradley

BB94TS

Bradley

BB94TU

Bradley

BB94TZ

Bradley

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Demographics

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Economics

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