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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 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

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

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

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 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)

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	£186,000	£177,900	£181,500	£190,500	£194,100
Flats	1	£95,000	£95,000	£95,000	£95,000	£95,000
Semi-Detached	6	£149,975	£80,937	£149,050	£172,500	£185,250
Terraced	59	£90,000	£59,900	£78,000	£117,000	£155,200

10 years median price trend in Nelson West

All postcodes in Nelson West

BB97JB

Every Street

BB90AJ

South View

BB94TQ

Bradley

BB97DQ

Kensington Street

BB94TN

Bradley

BB97SX

Gordon Road

BB97EN

Cross Street

BB97HP

Victoria Street

BB97ST

Carr Road

BB94TU

Bradley

BB94TL

Bradley

BB97HA

Mosley Street

BB94UT

Bradley

BB90BX

Leamington Street

BB97BB

Westmoreland Street

BB97EJ

Manchester Road

BB94UJ

Bradley

BB90BP

Pont Street

BB97BX

Dale Street

BB97TF

Whitefield & Walverden

BB94UN

Bradley

BB94SJ

Bradley

BB90BE

Percy Street

BB94HW

Stanworth Road

BB97BU

Hargreaves Street

BB97AT

St Marys Street

BB97BA

St Marys Street

BB99AH

Lloyd Close

BB97TA

Lowther Street

BB94UA

Bradley

BB97DX

Alder Bank

BB97EG

Manchester Road

BB97TB

Woodside Terrace

BB94JS

Whitefield & Walverden

BB90DQ

Lomeshaye Road

BB97HT

Maurice Street

BB97UZ

Pendle Street

BB90DD

Romney Street

BB97UT

Scotland Road

BB97BF

Whitefield & Walverden

BB90AA

Percy Street

BB90EE

Church Way

BB94TS

Bradley

BB90PR

Edge End Lane

BB94JG

Whitefield & Walverden

BB97BJ

Ecroyd Street

BB97AH

Manchester Road

BB97NY

New Brown Street

BB94SU

Bradley

BB94UR

Bradley

BB97LU

Every Street

BB99DA

Meredith Street

BB97EE

Bradley

BB90QW

Chapel House Road

BB97SJ

Manchester Road

BB94SG

Bradley

BB97SS

Carr Road

BB97AJ

Manchester Road

BB97TE

Buccleuch Road

BB97ET

Stanley Street

BB94BD

Stanworth Road

BB94UE

Bradley

BB99AB

Hibson Road

BB99SP

Sagar Street

BB94UQ

Bradley

BB97DJ

Summer Street

BB97NS

Prospect Buildings

BB99AL

Railway Street

BB97EW

Every Street

BB97TH

Milton Street

BB97EP

Stott Street

BB94SZ

Bradley

BB97HE

Macleod Street

BB97AX

Every Street

BB94TW

Bradley

BB97DE

Manchester Road

BB97LJ

Market Street

BB97TW

Kendal Street

BB97NN

Cross Street

BB97HB

Manchester Road

BB94TE

Bradley

BB97LT

Every Street

BB90QX

St Pauls Road

BB97TN

Norfolk Street

BB97EY

Albert Street

BB97HU

Westmoreland Street

BB90DR

Causey Foot

BB97AQ

Manchester Road

BB94TR

Bradley

BB94FW

Stanworth Road

BB94TT

Bradley

BB97SR

Carr Road

BB90AX

Hibson Road

BB90DU

Highgate

BB97DN

Rupert Street

BB99SB

Hibson Road

BB97FA

Kiln Street

BB90NG

Percy Street

BB97PU

Cross Street

BB97BW

School Street

Data Sources

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

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

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