Postcode BB9 8AR is located in an urban city, within the Marsden & Southfield ward of Pendle in the North West region, and forms part of the Nelson East area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Nelson East is £34,087 per year. The nearest station is Nelson, about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Marsden Park.
Nelson East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,290 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Nelson East has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Nelson East is £34,087 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BB9 8AR.
Nelson East near BB9 8AR 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Nelson | N/A | Walking directions to Nelson |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Marsden Park | Large | Walking directions to Marsden Park |
Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £97,500 (about £117 per square foot) in Marsden & Southfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £635,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £278,500 | £216 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £150,000 | £180 |
| Terraced | 66 | £82,500 | £97 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £155,000 | £101,000 | £42,000 |
| 2017 | £155,000 | £107,000 | £49,000 |
| 2018 | £169,250 | £109,000 | £51,000 |
| 2019 | £177,500 | £113,000 | £54,995 |
| 2020 | £220,000 | £124,500 | £52,000 |
| 2021 | £222,250 | £127,875 | £63,000 |
| 2022 | £240,000 | £140,000 | £75,000 |
| 2023 | £272,750 | £152,500 | £69,000 |
| 2024 | £230,000 | £132,000 | £69,000 |
| 2025 | £240,000 | £162,000 | £80,000 |
| 2026 | £325,000 | £178,750 | £71,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £128 | £118 | £51 |
| 2017 | £143 | £123 | £57 |
| 2018 | £140 | £118 | £60 |
| 2019 | £150 | £128 | £62 |
| 2020 | £163 | £138 | £65 |
| 2021 | £169 | £139 | £75 |
| 2022 | £218 | £155 | £90 |
| 2023 | £188 | £163 | £84 |
| 2024 | £201 | £155 | £84 |
| 2025 | £207 | £177 | £91 |
| 2026 | £196 | £194 | £98 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB9 8AR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sept 2025 | 1, Brentwood Road, Nelson, BB9 8AX | Terraced | Leasehold | £95,000 | |
| 09 Apr 2025 | 27, Brentwood Road, Nelson, BB9 8AX | Terraced | Leasehold | £75,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2025 | 2, Glenfield Road, Nelson, BB9 8AW | Other | Leasehold | £3,000 | |
| 27 Jan 2026 | 5, Berriedale Road, Nelson, BB9 8AZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £83,500 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 34, Berriedale Road, Nelson, BB9 8AZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £73,000 |
In the BB9 8AR postcode area, located within Nelson East, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB9 8AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 40 Glenfield Road, Nelson, BB9 8AP | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | 60-62 Hallam Road, Nelson, BB9 8AB | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | Rhoda Store | 1-3 Rhoda Street, Nelson, BB9 9HX | Walking directions to Rhoda Store |
| 0.3 mi | Smart Shop | 168 Barkerhouse Road, Nelson, BB9 9HA | Walking directions to Smart Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | Leeds Road, Nelson, BB9 8EP | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
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 8AR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Riaz Ahmed Bashir
Marsden & Southfield - Elected 7 May 2026
Jonathan Hinder
Pendle and Clitheroe - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BB9 8AR records about 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around BB9 8AR in Nelson East is £97,500 (about £117 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BB9 8AR, including Castercliff Primary School (Good), Pendle Vale College (Good) and Pendle Community High School & College (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BB9 8AR is Nelson, about 1,159 m away.
BB9 8AR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,290 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 8AR is Jonathan Hinder (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Riaz Ahmed Bashir (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.