Postcode Analysis Pendle, North West

BB9 9DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BB9 9DT.

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Population

102

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Avg Age

69

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Avg Income

£ 30,500 /yr

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Employed

18%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BB9 9DT 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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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

BB9 9DT has a significant social housing presence — 81% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 69-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

BB9 9DT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Walverden Park in Nelson (Pendle). Administratively it sits within Whitefield & Walverden ward and the Pendle constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BB9 9DT is an older retirement area, many residents well beyond working age. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. Average age 69 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 81% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 10% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 9DT are sourced from Output Area E00127860 (shared with 17 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 9DT. The average age is 68.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

18%Active
FT: 10%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

Crime around BB9 9DT is moderate at 65 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 offences270
Anti-social behaviour192
Shoplifting53
Criminal damage and arson40
Other theft39

school Local Schools

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McMillan Nursery School

Requires Improvement72 pupils0.1 km
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Marsden Community Primary School

Good454 pupils0.3 km
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Walverden Primary School

Good461 pupils0.5 km
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Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement140 pupils0.5 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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Whitefield Infant School and Nursery

Outstanding337 pupils0.7 km
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Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Good419 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

62 nearby
  • Asam0.8 km
  • Beer Hut0.9 km
  • Best One Convenience Store0.8 km
  • £-Poundstretcher Extra0.1 km
  • Al-Karam Food Store0.5 km
  • + 57 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Anita's Cafe0.5 km
  • Chocstop Dessert Cafe0.6 km
  • Dixy Fried Chicken0.5 km
  • Kismat0.6 km
  • Pendle Wavelengths0.5 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • APNA Store0.4 km
  • Super Fresh0.5 km
  • Home Bargains0.4 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.8 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

35 nearby
  • Captain Cooks0.3 km
  • Chesters0.5 km
  • Dobo0.6 km
  • Kobeda Cuisine0.5 km
  • Sandwich Stop0.6 km
  • + 30 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Chalkers Snooker Club0.5 km
  • Nelson Warpdressers Club0.6 km
  • Short Homers Working Mens Club0.9 km
  • Station Hotel0.4 km
  • St Georges Social Club0.5 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Nelson0.3 km
  • Brierfield2.0 km
  • Colne3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Audley Court0.1 km
  • Audley Court0.1 km
  • Bradshaw Street0.1 km
  • Bradshaw Street0.2 km
  • Napier Street0.2 km