Postcode Analysis Pendle, North West

ROMNEY STREET, BB9 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROMNEY STREET, BB9 0BU.

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Population

266

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 34,300 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BB9 0BU 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.

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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BB9 0BU's 58% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 7.7% year-on-year.

home £67,500 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BB9 0BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Romney Street, 0.1km from Little Marsden 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. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Pendle.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £67k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 7.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BB9 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00128031 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB9 0BU. The average age is 37.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British59.1%
Asian / British Asian33.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 6%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 65,000

7 sales · Mean £ 62,857

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BB9 0BU has low crime rates — 44 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.

Violence and sexual offences167
Anti-social behaviour106
Other theft32
Criminal damage and arson29
Public order22

school Local Schools

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Marsden Community Primary School

Good454 pupils0.1 km
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St John Southworth Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson

Good212 pupils0.3 km
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Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Good419 pupils0.3 km
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McMillan Nursery School

Requires Improvement72 pupils0.4 km
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Whitefield Infant School and Nursery

Outstanding337 pupils0.7 km
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Marsden Heights Community College

Requires Improvement1048 pupils0.7 km
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Lomeshaye Junior School

Good357 pupils0.8 km
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Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement140 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

47 nearby
  • Euro Food Store0.7 km
  • Family Favourites0.9 km
  • Hassan Halal Meat0.9 km
  • Khawaja Food Store0.9 km
  • Pendle Halal Butchers0.9 km
  • + 42 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Europa Bar1.0 km
  • Nelson Carters And Motormens Club0.9 km
  • St Georges Social Club0.7 km
  • KSC And Catholic Club1.0 km
  • Lord Nelson0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Cafe Express0.8 km
  • Mansha Sweet Centre0.6 km
  • Yum Yum0.7 km
  • Anita's Cafe0.7 km
  • Chocstop Dessert Cafe0.6 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.9 km
  • APNA Store0.1 km
  • Home Bargains0.7 km
  • Global Food Nelson0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Gul Takeaway0.2 km
  • Lalas0.6 km
  • Tasty Grill0.9 km
  • Texas Chicken & Pizza Limited0.6 km
  • Captain Cooks0.5 km
  • + 22 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Nelson0.4 km
  • Brierfield1.6 km
  • Colne3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Beaufort Street0.2 km
  • Beaufort Street0.2 km
  • Causey Foot0.2 km
  • Beaufort Street0.2 km
  • Causey Foot0.2 km