Hammond Street is in Nelson and in Pendle district. BB9 0LJ is located in the Marsden & Southfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Pendle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hammond Street, Nelson, BB9 0LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB9 0LG, BB9 0LF, BB9 0LE, BB9 0LL, BB9 0LP, BB9 0LN, BB9 0LW, BB9 0LD, BB9 0LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB9 0LJ is primarily male, with 54.5% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 45.5% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -5.5% |
| Male | 50% | 54.5% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 5.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BB9 0LJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.9% | 43.1% | 1.2% | 37.9% | 5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.9% | 34.5% | 0.6% | 44.2% | -9.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 5.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 10.8% | -2.4% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 5.2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 36.5% | 40.5% | 4.0% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 32.6% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 18.4% | 18.3% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 5.7% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 | 34.4% | 26.5% | -7.9% | 18.2% | 8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 15% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 14.5% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 7.3% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 11.1% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.3% | 23.1% | 10.8% | 33.8% | -10.7% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.6% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 5.4% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 96.8% | 88.5% | -8.3% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 81.9% 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 | 92.9% | 81.9% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 12.7% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 81% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 10% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 5.4% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.7% | 76.7% | -14.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 8.2% | 1.3% | 6.9% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 21.5% | 13.5% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.2% | -1.7% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 7.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 11.1% | 6.0% | 5.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hammond Street was 364.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 161.2% higher than the Bradley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hammond Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 95 local areas in Bradley and the 15th highest crime rate of 297 local areas in Pendle .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 144.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.8%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Hammond Street, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £82,999 | 2023-05-12 | £98,608 |
| 19 Hammond Street, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £61,000 | 2022-11-11 | £65,203 |
| 15 Hammond Street, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2022-09-21 | £87,552 |
| 11 Hammond Street, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2021-06-24 | £81,154 |
| 19 Hammond Street, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £54,995 | 2019-02-04 | £85,198 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 43 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Nursery School Railway Street , BB9 9AG | 3out of 4 | 931 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Nursery School Bradley Road East , BB9 7QH | 3out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton Lane Nursery School Walton Lane , BB9 8BP | 4out of 4 | 1,511 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Nursery School Sefton Street , Brierfield BB9 5BE | 3out of 4 | 2,432 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School West Street , BB8 0HP | 3out of 4 | 4,016 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walverden Primary School Bracewell Street , BB9 0TL | 3out of 4 | 520 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy Trent Road , BB9 0NX | 3out of 4 | 715 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Marsden St John's Church of England Primary School Trent Road , BB9 0NX | - not rated | 715 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsden Community Primary School Percy Street , BB9 0BE | 3out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School Leeds Road , BB9 9TQ | 3out of 4 | 1,116 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Walton High School Oxford Road , BB9 8JG | - not rated | 1,466 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Edge End High School Hibson Road , BB9 0PZ | - not rated | 1,491 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle Vale College Oxford Road , BB9 8LF | 3out of 4 | 1,507 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsden Heights Community College Edge End Lane , BB9 0PR | 3out of 4 | 1,750 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School Gibfield Road , BB8 8JT | 2out of 4 | 1,976 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Lancashire Learning Group Scotland Road , BB9 7YT | - not rated | 2,220 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Whitham Sixth Form Burnley Campus , BB10 1JD | - not rated | 4,088 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edenfield Girls' High School Brunswick Street , Nelson BB9 0PQ | - not rated | 895 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ghausia School 1-3 Cross Street , BB9 7EN | - not rated | 1,417 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hendon Brook School Townhouse Road , BB9 8DG | - not rated | 1,428 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Townhouse School Townhouse Road , BB9 8DG | - not rated | 1,428 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon Brook School Hendon Brook , Townhouse Road BB9 8BP | - not rated | 1,511 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sovereign Group Ltd | Sovereign Frames, Chapel House Road | 513 yd | |
| Plaice On The Hill | 38 Larch Street, Nelson | 632 yd | |
| Samson's Cafe | 172-174 Smith Street, Nelson | 752 yd | |
| Curry On The Street | Railway Street Community Centre, Railway Street | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Georges Social Club | St Georges Social Centre, Vaughan Street | 344 yd | |
| Nelson Old Brass Band Club | 57-59 Barkerhouse Road, Nelson | 950 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice's Sandwich Bar | 253 Brunswick Street, Nelson | 328 yd | |
| Brunswick Street Chippy | 219 Brunswick Street, Nelson | 436 yd | |
| Hamza Takeaway | 67 Larch Street, Nelson | 632 yd | |
| Curry House Nelson LTD | 151 Railway Street, Nelson | 804 yd | |
| The China Chef | 73 Barkerhouse Road, Nelson | 856 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ultimate Strength & Fitness BRUNSWICK HOUSE BRUNSWICK HOUSE BRUNSWICK STREET | health and fitness suite | 370 yd |
| Great Marsden St John'S C Of E Primary Academy TRENT ROAD | grass pitches | 688 yd |
| Ringstone Crescent RINGSTONE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 1,002 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 | 60 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.