Postcode BB9 7NJ is located in an urban city, within the Bradley 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 11 primary and 2 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 8.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 204 ft away from BB9 7NJ.
Nelson West near BB9 7NJ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 58 recent sales, the median property price is £85,000 (about £110 per square foot) in Bradley area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £176,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £108,000 | £128 |
| Flats | 3 | £85,000 | £161 |
| Terraced | 47 | £85,000 | £105 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £55,000 | £88,000 | £50,000 |
| 2017 | £70,000 | £85,800 | £44,000 |
| 2018 | £59,750 | £85,500 | £49,250 |
| 2019 | £67,250 | £85,000 | £52,500 |
| 2020 | £68,750 | £77,000 | £56,000 |
| 2021 | £76,250 | £115,000 | £65,500 |
| 2022 | £80,000 | £115,000 | £80,000 |
| 2023 | £82,500 | £139,000 | £70,000 |
| 2024 | £67,500 | £125,500 | £72,000 |
| 2025 | £78,000 | £108,000 | £80,000 |
| 2026 | £88,000 | £171,750 | £93,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £146 | £102 | £50 |
| 2017 | £120 | £97 | £53 |
| 2018 | £114 | £97 | £58 |
| 2019 | £122 | £92 | £62 |
| 2020 | £128 | £101 | £66 |
| 2021 | £125 | £119 | £81 |
| 2022 | £139 | £108 | £91 |
| 2023 | £145 | £142 | £92 |
| 2024 | £117 | £148 | £83 |
| 2025 | £149 | £128 | £94 |
| 2026 | £164 | £205 | £109 |
There were 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB9 7NJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec 2025 | 75, Scotland Road, Nelson, BB9 7UY | Terraced | Freehold | £115,000 | |
| 06 Nov 2025 | 68, Every Street, Nelson, BB9 7LU | Terraced | Leasehold | £135,000 | |
| 20 Jan 2026 | 18A, North Street, Nelson, BB9 7NF | Terraced | Leasehold | £37,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2025 | 6, Market Square, Nelson, BB9 7LP | Other | Freehold | £64,000 | |
| 17 Sept 2025 | 76, Every Street, Nelson, BB9 7LT | Terraced | Leasehold | £142,000 |
In the BB9 7NJ postcode area, located within Nelson West, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB9 7NJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Super Fresh | Manchester Road, Pendle, BB9 7JR | Walking directions to Super Fresh |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Pendle Street, Nelson, BB9 7UZ | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Westfield, Pendle, BB9 7YN | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Grove Street, Pendle, BB9 9RL | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Rigby Street, Nelson, BB9 7AA | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 7NJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mohammad Ammer
Bradley - Elected 7 May 2026
Jonathan Hinder
Pendle and Clitheroe - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BB9 7NJ 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 7NJ in Nelson West is £85,000 (about £110 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BB9 7NJ, including Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School (Good), Bradley Nursery School (Good) and Whitefield Infant School and Nursery (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BB9 7NJ is Nelson, about 358 m away.
BB9 7NJ 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 7NJ is Jonathan Hinder (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mohammad Ammer (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.