Postcode BB9 7HE 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 very high crime levels, with around 114.4 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 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 1,960 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Nelson West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 114.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.9% 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.
The average income per household in Nelson West is £38,942 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 127 ft away from BB9 7HE.
Nelson West near BB9 7HE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB9 7HE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 01 Sept 2025 | 103, Manchester Road, Nelson, BB9 7HB | Terraced | Freehold | £78,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2025 | 99, Manchester Road, Nelson, BB9 7HB | Terraced | Freehold | £100,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2025 | 9, Albert Street, Nelson, BB9 7EY | Terraced | Leasehold | £125,000 |
In the BB9 7HE postcode area, located within Nelson West, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB9 7HE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Rigby Street, Nelson, BB9 7AA | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Manchester Road, Nelson, BB9 7AG | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Super Fresh | Manchester Road, Pendle, BB9 7JR | Walking directions to Super Fresh |
| 0.3 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 7HE, 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 7HE 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 other theft.
The median sale price around BB9 7HE in Nelson West is £95,000 (about £111 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to BB9 7HE, 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 7HE is Nelson, about 377 m away.
BB9 7HE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,960 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 7HE 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.