Postcode BB9 8LF is located in an urban city, within the Bradley 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 Colne, about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 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 32.3% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 101 ft away from BB9 8LF.
Nelson East near BB9 8LF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Colne located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Colne | N/A | Walking directions to Colne |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Marsden Park | Large | Walking directions to Marsden Park |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB9 8LF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Mar 2025 | 56, Oxford Road, Nelson, BB9 8JZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £183,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 52, Hollins Road, Nelson, BB9 8JY | Terraced | Freehold | £86,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2025 | 54, Hollins Road, Nelson, BB9 8JY | Terraced | Freehold | £68,500 | |
| 01 Sept 2025 | 60, Hollins Road, Nelson, BB9 8JY | Terraced | Freehold | £99,950 | |
| 20 Mar 2025 | 9, Bott House Lane, Colne, BB8 8LN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £185,000 |
In the BB9 8LF postcode area, located within Nelson East, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB9 8LF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 40 Glenfield Road, Nelson, BB9 8AP | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | Leeds Road, Nelson, BB9 8EP | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Unit 1 Corporation Street, Colne, BB8 8LU | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | 60-62 Hallam Road, Nelson, BB9 8AB | Walking directions to Best-one |
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 8LF, 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 8LF 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 8LF in Nelson East is £85,000 (about £110 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to BB9 8LF, including Pendle Vale College (Good), Pendle Community High School & College (Outstanding) and Castercliff Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BB9 8LF is Colne, about 1,471 m away.
BB9 8LF 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 8LF 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.