Postcode BB9 8RU is located in an urban city, within the Bradley ward of Pendle in the North West region, and forms part of the Nelson Bradley area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Nelson Bradley is £34,315 per year. The nearest station is Nelson, about 1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Hodge House.
Nelson Bradley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,454 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Nelson Bradley has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 73.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Nelson Bradley is £34,315 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 20 ft away from BB9 8RU.
Nelson Bradley near BB9 8RU 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Nelson | N/A | Walking directions to Nelson |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hodge House | Medium | Walking directions to Hodge House |
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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB9 8RU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May 2025 | 4, The Pines, Meadowbank Mews, Nelson, BB9 8SZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £74,000 | |
| 13 May 2025 | 15, The Poplars, Meadowbank Mews, Nelson, BB9 8SZ | Flats | Leasehold | £76,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | 6, The Pines, Meadowbank Mews, Nelson, BB9 8SZ | Flats | Leasehold | £78,000 | |
| 09 Apr 2026 | 27, Holme Bank Mews, Nelson, BB9 8SX | Flats | Leasehold | £88,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2025 | 15, Highfield Crescent, Nelson, BB9 8SN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £111,000 |
In the BB9 8RU postcode area, located within Nelson Bradley, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB9 8RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Unit 1 Corporation Street, Colne, BB8 8LU | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | Leeds Road, Nelson, BB9 8EP | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | 40 Glenfield Road, Nelson, BB9 8AP | Walking directions to Premier |
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 8RU, 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 8RU records about 98 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around BB9 8RU in Nelson Bradley 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 8RU, including Pendle Community High School & College (Outstanding), Pendle Vale College (Good) and Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BB9 8RU is Nelson, about 1,540 m away.
BB9 8RU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,454 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 8RU 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.