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BB9 8SF

Norwood Avenue

Bradley

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Overview

Postcode BB9 8SF 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 average crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% 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 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Hodge House.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
27.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Nelson Bradley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,414 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Nelson Bradley has an average crime rate, with approximately 66 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

27.7%

Approximately 27.7% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Nelson Bradley is £34,315 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BB9 8SF.

Flood risk

No risk

Nelson Bradley near BB9 8SF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Nelson located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BB9 8SF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Nelson

N/A

Walking directions to Nelson

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BB9 8SF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miHodge HouseMediumWalking directions to Hodge House

Area Profile

Population
363
Population density
2,240.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.81(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.95(+11%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.25(+25%)
Other theft
4.09(-38%)
Drugs
3.58(-8%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
257
70.41%
Pakistani
54
14.79%
Other White
19
5.21%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
10
2.74%
Other
10
2.74%
Total population: 365

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
127
38.37%
Level 4+ (Degree)
67
20.24%
Level 3 (A level)
40
12.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
11.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
9.37%
Total 16+ residents: 331

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
66
30.99%
Private landlord or letting agency
53
24.88%
Other social rented
34
15.96%
Owns with a mortgage
33
15.49%
Social rents from council
25
11.74%
Total households: 213

Property prices in Bradley

Median price£85,000
Price per sq ft£110
Sales (last 12 months)58
Typical range (middle 50%)£72K – £110K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bradley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached8£108,000£128
Flats3£85,000£161
Terraced47£85,000£105

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bradley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bradley.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bradley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bradley.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bradley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bradley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB9 8SF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB9 8SF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Oct 20258, Parkwood Mews, Nelson, BB9 8TSFlatsLeasehold£62,500
23 May 20254, The Pines, Meadowbank Mews, Nelson, BB9 8SZTerracedLeasehold£74,000
13 May 202515, The Poplars, Meadowbank Mews, Nelson, BB9 8SZFlatsLeasehold£76,000
14 Mar 20256, The Pines, Meadowbank Mews, Nelson, BB9 8SZFlatsLeasehold£78,000
09 Apr 202627, Holme Bank Mews, Nelson, BB9 8SXFlatsLeasehold£88,000

Schools

In the BB9 8SF postcode area, located within Nelson Bradley, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB9 8SF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBradley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHoly Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, NelsonVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miNot applicablePendle Community High School & CollegeCommunity special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB9 8SF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB9 8SF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miFarmfoodsLeeds Road, Nelson, BB9 8EPWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.4 miPremier40 Glenfield Road, Nelson, BB9 8APWalking directions to Premier
0.4 miBest-one60-62 Hallam Road, Nelson, BB9 8ABWalking directions to Best-one
0.4 miAsdaUnit 1 Corporation Street, Colne, BB8 8LUWalking directions to Asda

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Pendle district (2025-26).

Band A£1,690
Band B£1,972
Band C£2,254
Band D£2,535
Band E£3,099
Band F£3,662
Band G£4,225
Band H£5,070

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BB9 8SF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mohammad Ammer

Bradley - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent

Member of parliament

Jonathan Hinder

Pendle and Clitheroe - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictPendleE07000122
Parliamentary ConstituencyPendle and ClitheroeE14001422
WardBradleyE05013203
ParishNelsonE04005233
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Nelson BradleyE02005248
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Pendle 009CE01025183
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BB9 8SF

Is BB9 8SF (Nelson Bradley) safe?

The area around BB9 8SF records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.

What is the average house price near BB9 8SF?

The median sale price around BB9 8SF in Nelson Bradley is £85,000 (about £110 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB9 8SF?

There are 20 schools close to BB9 8SF, including Bradley Primary School (Good), Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson (Good) and Pendle Community High School & College (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BB9 8SF?

The closest station to BB9 8SF is Nelson, about 1,278 m away.

How deprived is the area around BB9 8SF?

BB9 8SF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,414 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BB9 8SF (Nelson Bradley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Pendle and Clitheroe covering BB9 8SF is Jonathan Hinder (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mohammad Ammer (Independent).

Data Sources

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.