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BB9 0AL

Cambridge Street

Whitefield & Walverden

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Detailed insights for BB9 0AL

Overview

Postcode BB9 0AL is located in an urban city, within the Whitefield & Walverden ward of Pendle in the North West region, and forms part of the Nelson West area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Nelson West is £38,942 per year. The nearest station is Nelson, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
5.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

Nelson West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,656 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Nelson West has an average crime rate, with approximately 51 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.9%

Approximately 5.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Nelson West is £38,942 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 296 ft away from BB9 0AL.

Flood risk

No risk

Nelson West near BB9 0AL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Nelson located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BB9 0AL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Nelson

N/A

Walking directions to Nelson
1 mi

Brierfield

N/A

Walking directions to Brierfield

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
350
Population density
8,844.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.37(-43%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.82(+16%)
Other theft
6.58(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.03(-33%)
Public order
5.48(-46%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
237
67.71%
British
94
26.86%
Other White
9
2.57%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.43%
Other Asian
2
0.57%
Total population: 350

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
79
28.62%
Level 4+ (Degree)
68
24.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
15.22%
Level 3 (A level)
40
14.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
10.51%
Total 16+ residents: 276

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
48
40.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
26.89%
Owns with a mortgage
29
24.37%
Other social rented
4
3.36%
Social rents from council
3
2.52%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Whitefield & Walverden

Median price£95,000
Price per sq ft£111
Sales (last 12 months)77
Typical range (middle 50%)£80K – £124K

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £95,000 (about £111 per square foot) in Whitefield & Walverden 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 Whitefield & Walverden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£186,000£152
Semi-Detached7£149,950£190
Flats1£95,000£138
Terraced67£90,000£110

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Whitefield & Walverden

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitefield & Walverden.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£134,000£111,500£47,000
2017£138,000£98,750£48,750
2018£247,250£99,500£52,000
2019£185,000£120,000£50,000
2020£137,000£130,000£55,630
2021£213,000£125,000£65,000
2022£145,000£135,000£75,000
2023£175,000£134,000£76,500
2024£160,000£115,000£74,950
2025£176,500£146,000£88,000
2026£165,000£90,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitefield & Walverden.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whitefield & Walverden.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£116£105£57
2017£147£114£55
2018£150£118£60
2019£115£115£63
2020£104£129£66
2021£140£128£76
2022£171£171£83
2023£149£141£86
2024£147£144£87
2025£140£180£103
2026£201£110
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whitefield & Walverden.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Whitefield & Walverden in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB9 0AL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB9 0AL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Feb 202513, Barleyfield, Nelson, BB9 0ANOtherFreehold£85,500
03 Sept 202586, Hibson Road, Nelson, BB9 0ABTerracedLeasehold£138,000
21 Feb 20251, Lomeshaye Road, Nelson, BB9 0DLDetachedFreehold£95,000
04 Aug 20252A, Cobden Street, Nelson, BB9 0AHTerracedFreehold£39,999
23 Apr 202510, Cobden Street, Nelson, BB9 0AHTerracedFreehold£60,000

Schools

In the BB9 0AL postcode area, located within Nelson West, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB9 0AL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.1 miPrimaryMarsden Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNurseryMcMillan Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB9 0AL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB9 0AL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLidlRigby Street, Nelson, BB9 7AAWalking directions to Lidl
0.1 miSparManchester Road, Nelson, BB9 7AGWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miSuper FreshManchester Road, Pendle, BB9 7JRWalking directions to Super Fresh
0.4 miOne StopGrove Street, Pendle, BB9 9RLWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miMorrisonsPendle Street, Nelson, BB9 7UZWalking directions to Morrisons

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Pendle district (2025-26).

Band A£1,690
Band B£1,972
Band C£2,254
Band D£2,535
Band E£3,099
Band F£3,662
Band G£4,225
Band H£5,070

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BB9 0AL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mohammad Sakib

Whitefield & Walverden - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent

Member of parliament

Jonathan Hinder

Pendle and Clitheroe - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictPendleE07000122
Parliamentary ConstituencyPendle and ClitheroeE14001422
ParishNelsonE04005233
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Nelson WestE02005250
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Pendle 011BE01025225
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BB9 0AL

Is BB9 0AL (Nelson West) safe?

The area around BB9 0AL records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near BB9 0AL?

The median sale price around BB9 0AL in Nelson West is £95,000 (about £111 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB9 0AL?

There are 18 schools close to BB9 0AL, including St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, Marsden Community Primary School (Good) and McMillan Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BB9 0AL?

The closest station to BB9 0AL is Nelson, about 340 m away.

How deprived is the area around BB9 0AL?

BB9 0AL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,656 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BB9 0AL (Nelson West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Pendle and Clitheroe covering BB9 0AL is Jonathan Hinder (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mohammad Sakib (Independent).

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.