Postcode BB9 6LL is located in an urban city, within the Whitefield & Walverden area of Pendle in the North West region, and forms part of the Nelson West area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Nelson West is £38,942 per year. The median sale price in Whitefield & Walverden is £90,000 (around £113 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £76,000 and £120,000. The nearest station is Brierfield, about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Lomeshaye Marsh.
Nelson West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,294 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Nelson West has an average crime rate, with approximately 61 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.6% 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.
The average income per household in Nelson West is £38,942 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 71 ft away from BB9 6LL.
Nelson West near BB9 6LL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Brierfield located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Brierfield | N/A | Walking directions to Brierfield |
| 0.9 mi | Nelson | N/A | Walking directions to Nelson |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lomeshaye Marsh | Medium | Walking directions to Lomeshaye Marsh |
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £90,000 (about £113 per square foot) in Whitefield & Walverden area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £267,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £222,000 | £187 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £150,000 | £188 |
| Flats | 1 | £95,000 | £138 |
| Terraced | 78 | £90,000 | £110 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £87,000 |
| 2026 | £267,000 | £150,000 | £90,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £102 |
| 2026 | £214 | £174 | £110 |
There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB9 6LL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jul 2025 | 1, Simmonds Way, Nelson, BB9 5SS | Detached | Leasehold | £450,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 19, Park View Close, Nelson, BB9 5SX | Detached | Freehold | £212,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 113, Colne Road, Nelson, BB9 5RD | Terraced | Leasehold | £60,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 101, Colne Road, Nelson, BB9 5RD | Terraced | Leasehold | £82,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 166, Colne Road, Nelson, BB9 5RQ | Terraced | Leasehold | £135,000 |
In the BB9 6LL postcode area, located within Nelson West, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Marsden Heights Community College | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Oct 2023. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 21 Apr 2026. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Pendle Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 25 Nov 2025. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BB9 6LL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | Manchester Road, Nelson, BB9 7SH | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | 18-26 Colne Road, Brierfield, Nelson, BB9 5NS | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for Pendle district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BB9 6LL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mohammad Sakib
Whitefield & Walverden - Elected 7 May 2026
Jonathan Hinder
Pendle and Clitheroe - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BB9 6LL records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.
The median sale price around BB9 6LL in Whitefield & Walverden is £90,000 (about £113 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to BB9 6LL, including Marsden Heights Community College (Good), St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (Requires improvement) and Pendle Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BB9 6LL is Brierfield, about 843 m away.
BB9 6LL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,294 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Pendle and Clitheroe covering BB9 6LL is Jonathan Hinder (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mohammad Sakib (Independent).