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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. 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
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

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)

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£186,000
Flats1£95,000
Semi-Detached6£149,975
Terraced59£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

BB97HD

Manchester Road

BB97BD

Bridge Mill Road

BB97BY

Farrer Street

BB94US

Bradley

BB94UZ

Bradley

BB90BT

Beaufort Street

BB90AL

Cambridge Street

BB94JT

Whitefield & Walverden

BB97WB

Stanworth Road

BB90BZ

Meredith Street

BB94SX

Bradley

BB97TS

Merton Street

BB97AP

Lomeshaye Road

BB99EQ

Whitefield & Walverden

BB90DS

The Ridgeway

BB94TX

Bradley

BB97AG

Manchester Road

BB94TJ

Bradley

BB90BB

Ripon Street

BB94SB

Bradley

BB97JA

Hereford Street

Data Sources

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