Postcode Analysis Pendle, North West

BB9 9EL House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 9EL 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

With 81% social renting, BB9 9EL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 9EL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Walverden Park in Nelson (Pendle). Administratively it sits within Whitefield & Walverden ward and the Pendle constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BB9 9EL is an older retirement area, many residents well beyond working age. By day, the area transitions to a business parks character: manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 69) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 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 75 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 9EL 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 9EL. 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 9EL is moderate at 75 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 offences283
Anti-social behaviour205
Shoplifting55
Criminal damage and arson40
Other theft38

school Local Schools

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McMillan Nursery School

Requires Improvement72 pupils0.1 km
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Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement140 pupils0.3 km
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Marsden Community Primary School

Good454 pupils0.4 km
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Bradley Nursery School

Outstanding196 pupils0.5 km
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Walverden Primary School

Good461 pupils0.5 km
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St John Southworth Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson

Good212 pupils0.5 km
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Whitefield Infant School and Nursery

Outstanding337 pupils0.6 km
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Lomeshaye Junior School

Good357 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

62 nearby
  • Asam0.8 km
  • Beer Hut1.0 km
  • Best One Convenience Store0.8 km
  • £-Poundstretcher Extra0.1 km
  • Al-Karam Food Store0.4 km
  • + 57 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Anita's Cafe0.3 km
  • Chocstop Dessert Cafe0.5 km
  • Dixy Fried Chicken0.4 km
  • Kismat0.5 km
  • Pendle Wavelengths0.3 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • APNA Store0.4 km
  • Super Fresh0.3 km
  • Home Bargains0.3 km
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.6 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

36 nearby
  • Captain Cooks0.2 km
  • Chesters0.3 km
  • Dobo0.5 km
  • Kobeda Cuisine0.4 km
  • Sandwich Stop0.5 km
  • + 31 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Chalkers Snooker Club0.4 km
  • Nelson Warpdressers Club0.5 km
  • Short Homers Working Mens Club0.8 km
  • Station Hotel0.2 km
  • St Georges Social Club0.6 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Nelson0.2 km
  • Brierfield2.0 km
  • Colne3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Audley Court0.0 km
  • Audley Court0.1 km
  • Bradshaw Street0.1 km
  • Bradshaw Street0.1 km
  • NELSON Bus Station Stand 140.1 km