BB9 0BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Extwistle Street, 0.3km from Marsden, Little in Nelson (Pendle). Administratively it sits within Whitefield & Walverden ward and the Pendle constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Pendle.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £75k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for BB9 0BN are sourced from Output Area E00128028 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EXTWISTLE STREET, BB9 0BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EXTWISTLE STREET, BB9 0BN.
351
37
£ 34,300 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB9 0BN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines BB9 0BN — 68% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB9 0BN. The average age is 36.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 71,250
4 sales · Mean £ 67,612
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BB9 0BN has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St John Southworth Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson
Marsden Community Primary School
Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School
McMillan Nursery School
Whitefield Infant School and Nursery
Marsden Heights Community College
Lomeshaye Junior School
Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- £-Poundstretcher Extra0.4 km
- Al-Karam Food Store0.4 km
- Ashraf Grocer's0.5 km
- Bag It Up Candy1.0 km
- Ishys0.5 km
- + 43 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Anita's Cafe0.7 km
- Chocstop Dessert Cafe0.4 km
- Dixy Fried Chicken0.5 km
- Kismat0.4 km
- Pendle Wavelengths0.8 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- APNA Store0.1 km
- Super Fresh0.6 km
- Home Bargains0.6 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Captain Cooks0.5 km
- Chesters0.8 km
- Dobo0.4 km
- Kobeda Cuisine0.5 km
- Sandwich Stop0.7 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Chalkers Snooker Club0.7 km
- Nelson Poultry Club0.6 km
- Nelson Warpdressers Club0.8 km
- Station Hotel0.5 km
- St Georges Social Club0.9 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nelson0.4 km
- Brierfield1.5 km
- Colne3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Lancaster Gate0.1 km
- Lancaster Gate0.1 km
- Causey Foot0.2 km
- Causey Foot0.2 km
- Duerden Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BB90BN · Data under Open Government Licence