Postcode BB9 7BN 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 £112 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £75,750 and £120,000. The nearest station is Nelson, about 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Victoria Park (south).
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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 280 ft away from BB9 7BN.
Nelson West near BB9 7BN has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Nelson located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Nelson | N/A | Walking directions to Nelson |
| 0.9 mi | Brierfield | N/A | Walking directions to Brierfield |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Victoria Park (south) | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Park (south) |
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Park (north) | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Park (north) |
| 0.3 mi | Lomeshaye Marsh | Medium | Walking directions to Lomeshaye Marsh |
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £90,000 (about £112 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 | 8 | £149,975 | £181 |
| Flats | 1 | £95,000 | £138 |
| Terraced | 81 | £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 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB9 7BN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Dec 2025 | 43, Holme Terrace, Nelson, BB9 7BN | Flats | Freehold | £95,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 13, Sun Street, Nelson, BB9 7BH | Terraced | Freehold | £105,000 | |
| 29 Jan 2026 | 30, Ecroyd Street, Nelson, BB9 7BJ | Terraced | Freehold | £46,000 | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 30, Ecroyd Street, Nelson, BB9 7BJ | Terraced | Freehold | £45,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 14, Carr Hall Road, Nelson, BB9 6BX | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £190,000 |
In the BB9 7BN postcode area, located within Nelson West, there are 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Lomeshaye Junior School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Jun 2013. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Whitefield Infant School and Nursery | Community school | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 25 Feb 2025. | |
| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Al-Ikhlaas Primary School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BB9 7BN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Asda Express | Manchester Road, Nelson, BB9 7SH | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Manchester Road, Nelson, BB9 7AG | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | Rigby Street, Nelson, BB9 7AA | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons | Pendle Street, Nelson, BB9 7UZ | Walking directions to Morrisons |
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 7BN, 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 7BN 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 7BN in Whitefield & Walverden is £90,000 (about £112 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to BB9 7BN, including Lomeshaye Junior School (Good), Whitefield Infant School and Nursery (Outstanding) and Al-Ikhlaas Primary School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BB9 7BN is Nelson, about 1,024 m away.
BB9 7BN 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 7BN is Jonathan Hinder (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mohammad Sakib (Independent).