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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 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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 6 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

Median price£98,000
Price per sq ft£111
Sales (last 12 months)63
Typical range (middle 50%)£83K – £130K

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £98,000 (about £111 per square foot) in Nelson West area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £215,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Nelson West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£186,000£152
Semi-Detached6£149,975£169
Flats1£95,000£138
Terraced54£93,750£110

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Nelson West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Nelson West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£145,000£111,500£50,000
2017£138,000£109,000£50,000
2018£247,250£100,000£55,000
2019£185,000£120,000£50,000
2020£137,000£130,000£55,500
2021£213,000£125,000£67,000
2022£145,000£137,500£75,000
2023£175,000£134,000£80,000
2024£160,000£130,000£79,250
2025£176,500£147,375£90,000
2026£165,000£90,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Nelson West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Nelson West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£124£105£58
2017£147£115£60
2018£150£118£61
2019£115£115£63
2020£104£129£64
2021£140£128£76
2022£171£176£85
2023£149£141£86
2024£147£160£88
2025£140£169£108
2026£201£109
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Nelson West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Nelson West in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.