BB9 8LW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Reedyford Road, 0.4km from Bradley in Nelson (Pendle). Administratively it sits within Bradley ward and the Pendle constituency.
Day-to-day life in BB9 8LW has the character of 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 — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 8LW are sourced from Output Area E00127825 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
REEDYFORD ROAD, BB9 8LW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for REEDYFORD ROAD, BB9 8LW.
430
31
£ 29,300 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB9 8LW 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 8LW — 65% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Average age 31 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB9 8LW. The average age is 30.8. 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 & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 170,000
1 sales · Mean £ 170,000
Terraced
£ 72,000
1 sales · Mean £ 72,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BB9 8LW is moderate at 55 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
Bradley Primary School
Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson
Bradley Nursery School
Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Pendle Community High School & College
Pendle Vale College
Barrowford School
Walverden Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- Best One Convenience Store0.6 km
- Colne Service Station0.9 km
- Farmfoods0.8 km
- Greggs Plc0.8 km
- S & S Greengrocers0.8 km
- + 42 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Chunky Chicken0.4 km
- Neerock Ltd0.9 km
- Panku Colne1.0 km
- Anita's Cafe0.7 km
- Dixy Fried Chicken1.0 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Tasian City0.8 km
- The Filling Station0.6 km
- Captain Cooks0.9 km
- Chesters0.6 km
- Kobeda Cuisine1.0 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Nelson Cricket Club0.8 km
- KSC And Catholic Club0.6 km
- Lord Nelson0.8 km
- Nelson Old Brass Band Club0.7 km
- Chalkers Snooker Club0.7 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Home Bargains0.8 km
- Super Fresh0.8 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nelson1.0 km
- Colne2.2 km
- Brierfield2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Reedyford Road0.1 km
- Regent Place0.1 km
- Rakes House Road0.3 km
- Rakes House Road0.3 km
- Crawford Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BB98LW · Data under Open Government Licence