Postcode Analysis Pendle, North West

GORDON ROAD, BB9 7SX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GORDON ROAD, BB9 7SX.

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Population

404

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 34,300 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BB9 7SX 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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1/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

BB9 7SX has a highly multicultural community character — 71% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 28 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community. Property prices are trending up 50.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BB9 7SX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gordon Road, 0.3km from Whitefield in Nelson (Pendle). Administratively it sits within Whitefield & Walverden ward and the Pendle constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BB9 7SX is 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 28 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Pendle. Full-time employment stands at 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £79k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 50.7% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for BB9 7SX are sourced from Output Area E00128054 (shared with 10 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 7SX. The average age is 27.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British24.5%
Asian / British Asian71.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 146,000

1 sales · Mean £ 146,000

Terraced

£ 56,000

19 sales · Mean £ 61,078

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

Crime around BB9 7SX is moderate at 67 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 offences146
Anti-social behaviour139
Other theft37
Shoplifting35
Criminal damage and arson27

school Local Schools

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Lomeshaye Junior School

Good357 pupils0.1 km
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Whitefield Infant School and Nursery

Outstanding337 pupils0.2 km
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St John Southworth Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson

Good212 pupils0.6 km
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Bradley Nursery School

Outstanding196 pupils0.6 km
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Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement140 pupils0.7 km
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Marsden Community Primary School

Good454 pupils0.8 km
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McMillan Nursery School

Requires Improvement72 pupils0.8 km
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Bradley Primary School

Good416 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

46 nearby
  • £-Poundstretcher Extra0.8 km
  • Al-Karam Food Store0.4 km
  • Ashraf Grocer's0.3 km
  • Mian Store0.5 km
  • Moiz Meat0.4 km
  • + 41 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Anita's Cafe0.5 km
  • Chocstop Dessert Cafe0.4 km
  • Dixy Fried Chicken0.4 km
  • Kismat0.4 km
  • Pendle Wavelengths0.7 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • APNA Store0.8 km
  • Home Bargains0.5 km
  • Super Fresh0.4 km
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Captain Cooks0.6 km
  • Chesters0.7 km
  • Dobo0.4 km
  • Kobeda Cuisine0.4 km
  • Sandwich Stop0.3 km
  • + 25 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Nelson Old Brass Band Club1.0 km
  • Nelson Cricket Club0.4 km
  • KSC And Catholic Club0.5 km
  • Lord Nelson0.4 km
  • Chalkers Snooker Club0.5 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Nelson0.6 km
  • Brierfield1.8 km
  • Colne3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Carr Road0.1 km
  • Milton Street0.1 km
  • Milton Street0.1 km
  • Clayton Street0.2 km
  • Merton Street0.2 km