BB9 — NELSON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in BB9

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BB9 is £145,395, which is 43% below the Lancashire average of £254,476.

Properties in BB9 cost 49.3% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BB9 have fallen 8.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£316,587	217
Semi-detached	£172,763	414
Terraced	£92,592	1294
Flat	£126,608	53
All types	£145,395	2091

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in BB9

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 117.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BB9 has a crime rate significantly 44% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

42.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

3.9 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

3.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

34.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

12.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in BB9

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BB9 has 28 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 7 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Bradley Nursery School	Nursery	Good	mi
Walton Lane Nursery School	Nursery	Not inspected	mi
Woodfield Nursery School	Nursery	Good	mi
McMillan Nursery School	Nursery	Good	mi
Barrowford School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

99,777

Population

Median Age

28%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

28.0%

Private rent

20.0%

Social rent

12.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BB9 are 353.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

353.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

87%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BB9 is collected by Pendle. The Band D rate is £2,302/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

BB9 — NELSON

Area Summary

BB9 (NELSON) offers affordable property prices (£145,395, 49% below national average), higher-than-average crime (44% above national average), 28 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (353 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in BB9?

The average house price in BB9 (NELSON) is £145,395, based on 2091 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 49% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 8.9% over the past year.

Is BB9 a safe area to live?

Crime in BB9 is above the national average (117.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (42.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (34.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in BB9?

There are 28 schools in or near BB9. 29% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 7 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in BB9?

Council tax in BB9 is collected by Pendle. The Band D rate is £2,302 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in BB9?

The average broadband download speed in BB9 is 353 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 87%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in BB9 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 28% of homes in BB9 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 12% are social housing. The total population is approximately 99,777.