Postcode BB9 7HA 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 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 nearest station is Nelson, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Victoria Park (south).
Nelson West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,716 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Nelson West has an average crime rate, with approximately 61 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.1% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 124 ft away from BB9 7HA.
Nelson West near BB9 7HA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Nelson located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nelson | N/A | Walking directions to Nelson |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Park (south) | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Park (south) |
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Park (north) | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Park (north) |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £186,000 | £152 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £149,950 | £190 |
| Flats | 1 | £95,000 | £138 |
| Terraced | 67 | £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 | £88,000 |
| 2026 | — | £165,000 | £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 | £103 |
| 2026 | — | £201 | £110 |
There were 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB9 7HA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 2025 | 9, Albert Street, Nelson, BB9 7EY | Terraced | Leasehold | £125,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 13, Macleod Street, Nelson, BB9 7HE | Terraced | Leasehold | £102,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 9, Victoria Street, Nelson, BB9 7HR | Terraced | Leasehold | £98,000 | |
| 07 Jan 2026 | 11 - 13, Stanley Street, Nelson, BB9 7EL | Other | Freehold | £65,000 | |
| 01 Sept 2025 | 103, Manchester Road, Nelson, BB9 7HB | Terraced | Freehold | £78,000 |
In the BB9 7HA postcode area, located within Nelson West, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB9 7HA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Rigby Street, Nelson, BB9 7AA | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Super Fresh | Manchester Road, Pendle, BB9 7JR | Walking directions to Super Fresh |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Manchester Road, Nelson, BB9 7AG | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Pendle Street, Nelson, BB9 7UZ | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | Grove Street, Pendle, BB9 9RL | Walking directions to One Stop |
Annual council tax rates for Pendle district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BB9 7HA, 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 7HA 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around BB9 7HA in Nelson West is £95,000 (about £111 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to BB9 7HA, including Whitefield Infant School and Nursery (Outstanding), Lomeshaye Junior School (Good) and Al-Ikhlaas Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BB9 7HA is Nelson, about 330 m away.
BB9 7HA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,716 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 7HA is Jonathan Hinder (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mohammad Sakib (Independent).
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.