Postcode Analysis Pendle, North West

THE RIDGEWAY, BB9 0DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE RIDGEWAY, BB9 0DS.

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Population

560

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 34,300 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

BB9 0DS has a highly multicultural community character — 51% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

home £149,800 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BB9 0DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Ridgeway, 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 — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 77% 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £149k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for BB9 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00128029 (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 0DS. The average age is 33.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British46.8%
Asian / British Asian50.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 147,500

6 sales · Mean £ 142,916

Terraced

£ 123,000

1 sales · Mean £ 123,000

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

BB9 0DS has low crime rates — 32 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 offences105
Anti-social behaviour77
Other theft31
Criminal damage and arson21
Public order14

school Local Schools

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Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Good419 pupils0.2 km
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St John Southworth Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson

Good212 pupils0.3 km
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Marsden Community Primary School

Good454 pupils0.4 km
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Marsden Heights Community College

Requires Improvement1048 pupils0.4 km
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McMillan Nursery School

Requires Improvement72 pupils0.6 km
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Whitefield Infant School and Nursery

Outstanding337 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, Brierfield

Good114 pupils0.8 km
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Lomeshaye Junior School

Good357 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

40 nearby
  • Euro Food Store0.9 km
  • The Liquor Store0.6 km
  • Whitworth Chemist0.9 km
  • £-Poundstretcher Extra0.6 km
  • Al-Karam Food Store0.6 km
  • + 35 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Cafe Express0.9 km
  • Mansha Sweet Centre0.7 km
  • Yum Yum0.9 km
  • Anita's Cafe0.9 km
  • Chocstop Dessert Cafe0.6 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • APNA Store0.3 km
  • Super Fresh0.8 km
  • Home Bargains0.9 km
  • Global Food Nelson0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Gul Takeaway0.5 km
  • Lalas0.6 km
  • Texas Chicken & Pizza Limited0.6 km
  • Captain Cooks0.7 km
  • Dobo0.6 km
  • + 14 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Chalkers Snooker Club0.9 km
  • Nelson Poultry Club0.4 km
  • Nelson Warpdressers Club1.0 km
  • Station Hotel0.7 km
  • Lord Nelson0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Nelson0.6 km
  • Brierfield1.3 km
  • Colne3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Causey Foot0.1 km
  • Causey Foot0.2 km
  • Lancaster Gate0.2 km
  • Lancaster Gate0.3 km
  • Hill Place0.3 km