Lancaster Gate is in Nelson and in Pendle district. BB9 0AP is located in the Whitefield & Walverden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Pendle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lancaster Gate, Nelson, BB9 0AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB9 0AT, BB9 0DR, BB9 0AS, BB9 0DL, BB9 0AZ, BB9 7AH, BB9 0AU, BB9 0AY, BB9 7DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB9 0AP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 50.5% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 47.4% | 49.5% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BB9 0AP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.9% | 33.3% | 11.4% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.2% | 53.3% | -6.9% | 44.2% | 9.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 4.8% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 6.2% | -4.3% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.8% | 44.7% | 8.9% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 34% | -2.4% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 19.6% | 16.3% | -3.3% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 2.9% | -3.5% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.9% | 20.9% | -10.0% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 12.3% | 1.8% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 9.9% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 3.4% | -1.3% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 16.8% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 32.2% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -1.6% |
| Other | 8.6% | 4.5% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 32.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 44.6% | 59.3% | 14.7% | 2.7% | 56.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 0.8% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 4% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 50.8% | 32.8% | -18.0% | 81.4% | -48.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 77% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 77% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15% | 16.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 11.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.8% | 77% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 17.6% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.6% | 0.5% | -15.1% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.4% | 76.7% | 6.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.2% | 37.2% | -26.0% |
| Christian | 20.1% | 46.2% | -26.1% |
| Muslim | 62.6% | 6.5% | 56.1% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lancaster Gate was 5.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.4% lower than the Bradley average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Lancaster Gate has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Bradley and the 3rd lowest crime rate of 298 local areas in Pendle .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 46.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 Lancaster Gate, Nelson, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2024-08-29 | £148,870 |
| 35 Lancaster Gate, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-04-24 | £145,652 |
| 68 Lancaster Gate, Nelson, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2023-02-21 | £174,413 |
| 21 Lancaster Gate, Nelson, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-01-27 | £120,600 |
| 35 Lancaster Gate, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2022-11-02 | £86,550 |
BB9 0AP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in BB9 0AP area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Nursery School Railway Street , BB9 9AG | 2out of 4 | 764 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Nursery School Bradley Road East , BB9 7QH | 4out of 4 | 1,213 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Nursery School Sefton Street , Brierfield BB9 5BE | 3out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton Lane Nursery School Walton Lane , BB9 8BP | 4out of 4 | 2,958 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reedley Hallows Nursery School Burnley Campus , Barden Lane BB10 1JD | 4out of 4 | 3,294 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Southworth Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson Lomeshaye Road , BB9 0DQ | 3out of 4 | 244 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsden Community Primary School Percy Street , BB9 0BE | 3out of 4 | 526 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School Hibson Road , BB9 0PY | 3out of 4 | 534 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Infant School and Nursery Every Street , BB9 7HF | 4out of 4 | 587 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lomeshaye Junior School Norfolk Street , BB9 7SY | 3out of 4 | 698 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marsden Heights Community College Edge End Lane , BB9 0PR | - not rated | 575 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle Vale College Oxford Road , BB9 8LF | 3out of 4 | 2,323 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School Gibfield Road , BB8 8JT | 3out of 4 | 2,963 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Primet Academy Dent Street , BB8 8JF | 3out of 4 | 3,215 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Thursby Community College Eastern Avenue , BB10 2AT | 3out of 4 | 3,456 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson and Colne College Scotland Road , BB9 7YT | - not rated | 1,506 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley College Princess Way , BB12 0AN | - not rated | 4,783 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghausia School 1-3 Cross Street , BB9 7EN | - not rated | 660 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Edenfield Girls' High School Brunswick Street , Nelson BB9 0PQ | - not rated | 846 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Ikhlaas Primary School 35 Norfolk Street , BB9 7SY | - not rated | 897 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle Community High School & College Oxford Road , BB9 8LF | 4out of 4 | 2,466 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle View Primary School Gibfield Road , BB8 8JT | 4out of 4 | 2,847 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Springbank Garage, Manchester Road | 204 yd | |
| Chocstop Dessert Cafe | 98-100 Manchester Road, Nelson | 437 yd | |
| UK Fried Chicken (Halal) | 84 Manchester Road, Nelson | 437 yd | |
| Mansha Sweet Centre | 62 - 66 Manchester Road, Nelson | 552 yd | |
| Your Girl Can Bake | 60 Manchester Road, Nelson | 558 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Hotel | Hibson Road, Nelson | 628 yd | |
| Nelson Poultry Club | Gravel Club, Hibson Road | 684 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson Hotel, 2 Manchester Road | 743 yd | |
| Chalkers Snooker Club | 4 Scotland Road, Nelson | 877 yd | |
| Nelson Warpdressers Club | 2A New Brown Street, Nelson | 892 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kismat | 102 Manchester Road, Nelson | 437 yd | |
| Lalas | 80 Manchester Road, Nelson | 437 yd | |
| Dobo | 82 Manchester Road, Nelson | 437 yd | |
| The Sugar Hut Nelson Limited | 3 - 5 Rigby Street, Nelson | 481 yd | |
| Texas Chicken & Pizza Limited | 78 Manchester Road, Nelson | 481 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| APNA Store | 119-121 Bradshaw Street, Nelson | 348 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Superstore, Rigby Street | 467 yd | |
| Super Fresh | 4-6 Manchester Road, Nelson | 727 yd | |
| Home Bargains | 2 New Scotland Road, Nelson | 810 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons Supermarket, Pendle Street | 921 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St John Southworth Roman Catholic Primary School LOMESHAYE ROAD | grass pitches | 169 yd |
| Edge End Playing Fields | grass pitches | 452 yd |
| Marsden Heights Community College Playing Fields (Closed) Hibson Road | grass pitches | 505 yd |
| Marsden Heights Community College EDGE END LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 851 yd |
| Victoria Park Lomeshaye Way | grass pitches | 890 yd |
| Pendle Wavelengths LEEDS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 933 yd |
| Benthead Playing Field (Closed) Mansfield Cresent | grass pitches | 993 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.