Hibson Road is in Nelson and in Pendle district. BB9 0AU 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 Hibson Road, Nelson, BB9 0AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB9 0AY, BB9 0DT, BB9 0AX, BB9 0BH, BB9 0BN, BB9 0AS, BB9 0BP, BB9 0AZ, BB9 0DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB9 0AU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50.9% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.1% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.6% | 38.4% | 8.8% | 37.9% | 0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.9% | 44.6% | -3.3% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 3.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 9% | 6.2% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 9% | 7.6% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 37.4% | 44.4% | 7.0% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 33.6% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 21.2% | 14% | -7.2% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 6% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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.
In the area around BB9 0AU this area, 28.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.5% | 28.6% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 10.5% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 15.2% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 3.3% | -1.6% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 14.5% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.5% | 24.6% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 6.4% | 3.3% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 29.4% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 45.6% | 67.7% | 22.1% | 2.7% | 65.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 48.2% | 29.4% | -18.8% | 81.4% | -52.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 66% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 66% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -17.2% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 7.1% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.2% | 26.6% | 8.4% | 5.6% | 21.0% |
| 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 | 78.2% | 66% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -17.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 21.1% | 20.2% | 9.8% | 11.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 5.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 6% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.1% | 1.4% | -15.7% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Spain | 4.5% | 0.4% | 4.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14% | 37.2% | -23.2% |
| Christian | 13.4% | 46.2% | -32.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 68.3% | 6.5% | 61.8% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hibson Road was 88.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.2% lower than the Bradley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hibson Road has the 42nd lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Bradley and the 125th highest crime rate of 298 local areas in Pendle .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91 Hibson Road, Nelson, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £58,333 | 2025-08-01 | £57,471 |
| 103 Hibson Road, Nelson, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2025-06-11 | £196,986 |
| 105 Hibson Road, Nelson, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-08-24 | £168,493 |
| 105 Hibson Road, Nelson, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-03-18 | £163,269 |
| 103 Hibson Road, Nelson, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2015-01-30 | £153,902 |
The percentage of student residents living in BB9 0AU 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 | 53 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Nursery School Railway Street , BB9 9AG | 2out of 4 | 629 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Nursery School Bradley Road East , BB9 7QH | 4out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Nursery School Sefton Street , Brierfield BB9 5BE | 3out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton Lane Nursery School Walton Lane , BB9 8BP | 4out of 4 | 2,811 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reedley Hallows Nursery School Burnley Campus , Barden Lane BB10 1JD | 4out of 4 | 3,266 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 | 212 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School Hibson Road , BB9 0PY | 3out of 4 | 324 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsden Community Primary School Percy Street , BB9 0BE | 3out of 4 | 364 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Infant School and Nursery Every Street , BB9 7HF | 4out of 4 | 661 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lomeshaye Junior School Norfolk Street , BB9 7SY | 3out of 4 | 819 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 | 524 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle Vale College Oxford Road , BB9 8LF | 3out of 4 | 2,248 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 | 2,880 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Primet Academy Dent Street , BB8 8JF | 3out of 4 | 3,148 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Thursby Community College Eastern Avenue , BB10 2AT | 3out of 4 | 3,338 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 | 1,615 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley College Princess Way , BB12 0AN | - not rated | 4,766 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 | 681 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Edenfield Girls' High School Brunswick Street , Nelson BB9 0PQ | - not rated | 720 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Ikhlaas Primary School 35 Norfolk Street , BB9 7SY | - not rated | 991 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle Community High School & College Oxford Road , BB9 8LF | 4out of 4 | 2,386 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle View Primary School Gibfield Road , BB8 8JT | 4out of 4 | 2,779 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 | 351 yd | |
| Chocstop Dessert Cafe | 98-100 Manchester Road, Nelson | 531 yd | |
| UK Fried Chicken (Halal) | 84 Manchester Road, Nelson | 531 yd | |
| Curry On The Street | Railway Street Community Centre, Railway Street | 541 yd | |
| Mansha Sweet Centre | 62 - 66 Manchester Road, Nelson | 599 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Poultry Club | Gravel Club, Hibson Road | 575 yd | |
| Station Hotel | Hibson Road, Nelson | 617 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson Hotel, 2 Manchester Road | 758 yd | |
| Chalkers Snooker Club | 4 Scotland Road, Nelson | 891 yd | |
| Nelson Warpdressers Club | 2A New Brown Street, Nelson | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chippy | 95 Bradshaw Street, Nelson | 390 yd | |
| Ali Takeaway | 140 Chapel House Road, Nelson | 474 yd | |
| Kismat | 102 Manchester Road, Nelson | 531 yd | |
| Lalas | 80 Manchester Road, Nelson | 531 yd | |
| Dobo | 82 Manchester Road, Nelson | 531 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| APNA Store | 119-121 Bradshaw Street, Nelson | 211 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Superstore, Rigby Street | 513 yd | |
| Super Fresh | 4-6 Manchester Road, Nelson | 741 yd | |
| Home Bargains | 2 New Scotland Road, Nelson | 813 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons Supermarket, Pendle Street | 1,008 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St John Southworth Roman Catholic Primary School LOMESHAYE ROAD | grass pitches | 220 yd |
| Edge End Playing Fields | grass pitches | 389 yd |
| Marsden Heights Community College Playing Fields (Closed) Hibson Road | grass pitches | 413 yd |
| Marsden Heights Community College EDGE END LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 802 yd |
| Pendle Wavelengths LEEDS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 910 yd |
| Benthead Playing Field (Closed) Mansfield Cresent | grass pitches | 1,021 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 177.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.