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BB9 0NH

Fern Bank

Whitefield & Walverden

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Overview

Postcode BB9 0NH is located in an urban city, within the Whitefield & Walverden ward of Pendle in the North West region, and forms part of the Nelson East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Nelson East is £34,087 per year. The nearest station is Nelson, about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Nelson East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,905 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Nelson East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 114 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4%

Approximately 4.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Nelson East is £34,087 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BB9 0NH.

Flood risk

No risk

Nelson East near BB9 0NH 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BB9 0NH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Nelson

N/A

Walking directions to Nelson

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
445
Population density
4,545.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.92(+69%)
Anti-social behaviour
48.31(+169%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.17(+69%)
Other theft
12.92(+96%)
Other crime
7.87(+217%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
314
70.4%
British
92
20.63%
Other White
18
4.04%
Other
11
2.47%
Indian
5
1.12%
Total population: 446

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
116
37.3%
Level 4+ (Degree)
49
15.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
43
13.83%
Level 3 (A level)
42
13.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
11.9%
Total 16+ residents: 311

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
51
41.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
39
31.45%
Owns with a mortgage
24
19.35%
Other social rented
5
4.03%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.03%
Total households: 124

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB9 0NH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB9 0NH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Feb 20256, Day Street, Nelson, BB9 0NJTerracedFreehold£160,000
25 Jun 202526 - 28, Carleton Street, Nelson, BB9 9DQTerracedLeasehold£135,000
30 Jan 20265, Ashford Street, Nelson, BB9 9DGTerracedLeasehold£126,500
20 Jan 2026102, Brunswick Street, Nelson, BB9 0SLTerracedLeasehold£145,000
03 Dec 202590, Brunswick Street, Nelson, BB9 0SLTerracedLeasehold£130,000

Schools

In the BB9 0NH postcode area, located within Nelson East, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB9 0NH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableEdenfield Girls' High SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miNurseryMcMillan Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryWalverden Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB9 0NH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB9 0NH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miStar MartLarch Street, Nelson, BB9 9RJWalking directions to Star Mart
0.2 miNice Day67C Larch Street, Nelson, BB9 9RHWalking directions to Nice Day
0.2 miOne StopGrove Street, Pendle, BB9 9RLWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miBest Booze74 Barkerhouse Road, Nelson, BB9 9EUWalking directions to Best Booze
0.3 miEuropa94 Barkerhouse Road, Nelson, BB9 9EUWalking directions to Europa

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 0NH, 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 EastE02005249
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Pendle 010BE01025189
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BB9 0NH

Is BB9 0NH (Nelson East) safe?

The area around BB9 0NH records about 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near BB9 0NH?

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

What schools are near BB9 0NH?

There are 20 schools close to BB9 0NH, including Edenfield Girls' High School, McMillan Nursery School (Good) and Walverden Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BB9 0NH?

The closest station to BB9 0NH is Nelson, about 448 m away.

How deprived is the area around BB9 0NH?

BB9 0NH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,905 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BB9 0NH (Nelson East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Pendle and Clitheroe covering BB9 0NH 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.