Napier Street is in Nelson and in Pendle district. BB9 0RA 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 Napier Street, Nelson, BB9 0RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB9 0QS, BB9 0QT, BB9 0DA, BB9 0QU, BB9 0RB, BB9 0QP, BB9 0QY, BB9 0RJ, BB9 0QR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB9 0RA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.4% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.6% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 30.8% | 39.8% | 9.0% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.6% | 48.7% | -1.9% | 44.2% | 4.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 0.8% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 5.4% | -4.5% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 5.4% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44% | 53.6% | 9.6% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 32.6% | 2.3% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 19% | 9.8% | -9.2% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 3.1% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 0RA this area, 28.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.9% | 28.2% | -0.7% | 18.2% | 10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 13.4% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 12.6% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 9.9% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 13.4% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 14.5% | -2.6% | 33.8% | -19.3% |
| Other | 9.1% | 8% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 5.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.9% 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% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 38.8% | 56.8% | 18.0% | 2.7% | 54.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 56.6% | 34.9% | -21.7% | 81.4% | -46.5% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 56% 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 | 72% | 56% | -16.0% | 83.2% | -27.2% |
| European Union | 9.6% | 18.1% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 12.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.5% | 25.4% | 7.9% | 5.6% | 19.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72% | 56% | -16.0% | 83.2% | -27.2% |
| 10+ Years | 6.4% | 15.3% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 13.7% | 6.7% | 2.9% | 10.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 9.3% | 5.5% | 2.2% | 7.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.8% | 5.7% | -5.1% | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.5% | 76.7% | -24.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 10.1% | 0.6% | 9.5% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 5.2% | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 8.1% | 1.2% | 6.9% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.1% | 37.2% | -27.1% |
| Christian | 26.2% | 46.2% | -20.0% |
| Muslim | 55.4% | 6.5% | 48.9% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Napier Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bradley average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 178 Napier Street, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2025-03-11 | £76,960 |
| 176 Napier Street, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2025-02-25 | £114,054 |
| 174 Napier Street, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2023-07-13 | £63,139 |
| 156 Napier Street, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £67,500 | 2021-10-14 | £80,740 |
| 151 Napier Street, Nelson, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2021-04-01 | £103,299 |
The percentage of student residents living in BB9 0RA 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 | 72 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 3out of 4 | 573 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Nursery School Bradley Road East , BB9 7QH | 3out of 4 | 1,292 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Nursery School Sefton Street , Brierfield BB9 5BE | 3out of 4 | 1,401 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton Lane Nursery School Walton Lane , BB9 8BP | 4out of 4 | 2,534 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reedley Hallows Nursery School Burnley Campus , Barden Lane BB10 1JD | 3out of 4 | 3,236 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School Hibson Road , BB9 0PY | 3out of 4 | 189 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsden Community Primary School Percy Street , BB9 0BE | 3out of 4 | 397 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Lomeshaye Road , BB9 0DQ | 3out of 4 | 598 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Southworth Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson Lomeshaye Road , BB9 0DQ | - not rated | 598 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Infant School and Nursery Every Street , BB9 7HF | - not rated | 1,002 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Edge End High School Hibson Road , BB9 0PZ | - not rated | 432 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsden Heights Community College Edge End Lane , BB9 0PR | 3out of 4 | 684 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsden Heights Community College Edge End Lane , BB9 0PR | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brierfield Mansfield High School Elland Road , Brierfield BB9 5RX | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Walton High School Oxford Road , BB9 8JG | - not rated | 2,140 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,937 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Whitham Sixth Form Burnley Campus , BB10 1JD | - not rated | 3,236 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley College Princess Way , BB12 0AN | - not rated | 4,745 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 659 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ghausia School 1-3 Cross Street , BB9 7EN | - not rated | 944 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Devereux Preparatory School Laurel Bank House , Carr Road BB9 7SR | - not rated | 1,163 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ikhlaas Primary School 35 Norfolk Street , BB9 7SY | - not rated | 1,323 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Silver Birch School Briercliffe Road , Harle Syke BB10 2HA | - not rated | 2,199 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry On The Street | Railway Street Community Centre, Railway Street | 625 yd | |
| Subway | Springbank Garage, Manchester Road | 718 yd | |
| Sovereign Group Ltd | Sovereign Frames, Chapel House Road | 811 yd | |
| Chocstop Dessert Cafe | 98-100 Manchester Road, Nelson | 845 yd | |
| UK Fried Chicken (Halal) | 84 Manchester Road, Nelson | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Poultry Club | Gravel Club, Hibson Road | 517 yd | |
| St Georges Social Club | St Georges Social Centre, Vaughan Street | 732 yd | |
| Station Hotel | Hibson Road, Nelson | 803 yd | |
| Nelson Golf Club | Golf House, Marsden Heights Golf Course | 922 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson Hotel, 2 Manchester Road | 957 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Takeaway | 140 Chapel House Road, Nelson | 319 yd | |
| Curry House Nelson LTD | 151 Railway Street, Nelson | 457 yd | |
| The Chippy | 95 Bradshaw Street, Nelson | 497 yd | |
| Brunswick Street Chippy | 219 Brunswick Street, Nelson | 630 yd | |
| Alice's Sandwich Bar | 253 Brunswick Street, Nelson | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| APNA Store | 119-121 Bradshaw Street, Nelson | 398 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Superstore, Rigby Street | 785 yd | |
| Super Fresh | 4-6 Manchester Road, Nelson | 941 yd | |
| Home Bargains | 2 New Scotland Road, Nelson | 988 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marsden Heights Community College Playing Fields (Closed) Hibson Road | grass pitches | 460 yd |
| Edge End Playing Fields | grass pitches | 500 yd |
| St John Southworth Roman Catholic Primary School LOMESHAYE ROAD | grass pitches | 573 yd |
| Marsden Heights Community College EDGE END LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 807 yd |
| Ultimate Strength & Fitness BRUNSWICK HOUSE BRUNSWICK HOUSE BRUNSWICK STREET | health and fitness suite | 905 yd |
| Pendle Wavelengths LEEDS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,034 yd |
| John Bradley Playing Fields Off Higher Reedley Road | grass pitches | 1,078 yd |
| Nelson Golf Club KINGS CAUSEWAY | golf | 1,088 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.