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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

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

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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Area Profile

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