Berkeley Street is in Nelson and in Pendle district. BB9 0RQ 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 Berkeley Street, Nelson, BB9 0RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB9 0RH, BB9 0RG, BB9 0RF, BB9 9PL, BB9 0QN, BB9 0XA, BB9 0QJ, BB9 9PJ, BB9 0QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB9 0RQ is primarily male, with 54.3% 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 | 49.4% | 45.7% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -5.3% |
| Male | 50.6% | 54.3% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 5.3% |
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 | 38.4% | 35.9% | -2.5% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.6% | 47.9% | 4.3% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 7.6% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 6.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 39.9% | 48.6% | 8.7% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 32.8% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 12.3% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 3.8% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 0RQ this area, 36.7% 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 19%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.2% | 36.7% | 1.5% | 18.2% | 18.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 8.3% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 12.5% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 8.3% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 12.5% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.6% | 19% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -14.8% |
| Other | 9.2% | 2.8% | -6.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35.2% 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% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 26.2% | 53.3% | 27.1% | 2.7% | 50.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 64.6% | 35.2% | -29.4% | 81.4% | -46.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 54.5% 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 | 80.7% | 54.5% | -26.2% | 83.2% | -28.7% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 15.8% | 8.7% | 6.1% | 9.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11% | 26.5% | 15.5% | 5.6% | 20.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.7% | 54.8% | -25.9% | 83.2% | -28.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 8.8% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 7% | 6.7% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 17.1% | 13.5% | 2.2% | 14.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.7% | 12.3% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.4% | 76.7% | -28.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 6% | 0.6% | 5.4% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 9% | 0.4% | 8.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 10.7% | 1.2% | 9.5% |
| No passport held | 16.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.9% | 37.2% | -22.3% |
| Christian | 23.7% | 46.2% | -22.5% |
| Muslim | 56.9% | 6.5% | 50.4% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Berkeley Street was 106.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.3% lower than the Bradley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Berkeley Street has the 43rd highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Bradley and the 95th highest crime rate of 298 local areas in Pendle .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 Berkeley Street, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £71,000 | 2025-01-13 | £72,970 |
| 54 Berkeley Street, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2024-03-26 | £51,724 |
| 80 Berkeley Street, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2023-11-20 | £70,270 |
| 48 Berkeley Street, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2023-08-23 | £58,511 |
| 80 Berkeley Street, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £39,950 | 2023-06-09 | £43,143 |
The percentage of student residents living in BB9 0RQ 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 | 51 |
| Other | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 40 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 356 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Nursery School Bradley Road East , BB9 7QH | 4out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Nursery School Sefton Street , Brierfield BB9 5BE | 3out of 4 | 1,611 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton Lane Nursery School Walton Lane , BB9 8BP | 4out of 4 | 2,343 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reedley Hallows Nursery School Burnley Campus , Barden Lane BB10 1JD | 4out of 4 | 3,467 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marsden Community Primary School Percy Street , BB9 0BE | 3out of 4 | 267 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School Hibson Road , BB9 0PY | 3out of 4 | 353 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Southworth Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson Lomeshaye Road , BB9 0DQ | 3out of 4 | 558 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walverden Primary School Bracewell Street , BB9 0TL | 3out of 4 | 793 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Infant School and Nursery Every Street , BB9 7HF | 4out of 4 | 885 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 869 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle Vale College Oxford Road , BB9 8LF | 3out of 4 | 1,936 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 | 2,539 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Primet Academy Dent Street , BB8 8JF | 3out of 4 | 2,839 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Thursby Community College Eastern Avenue , BB10 2AT | 3out of 4 | 3,308 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 | 1,783 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley College Princess Way , BB12 0AN | - not rated | 4,976 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 | 436 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ghausia School 1-3 Cross Street , BB9 7EN | - not rated | 796 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Ikhlaas Primary School 35 Norfolk Street , BB9 7SY | - not rated | 1,186 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle Community High School & College Oxford Road , BB9 8LF | 4out of 4 | 2,063 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle View Primary School Gibfield Road , BB8 8JT | 4out of 4 | 2,472 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry On The Street | Railway Street Community Centre, Railway Street | 470 yd | |
| Sovereign Group Ltd | Sovereign Frames, Chapel House Road | 532 yd | |
| Samson's Cafe | 172-174 Smith Street, Nelson | 715 yd | |
| Beans And Buns | Pendle Rise, Holme Street | 738 yd | |
| Subway | Springbank Garage, Manchester Road | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Georges Social Club | St Georges Social Centre, Vaughan Street | 474 yd | |
| Station Hotel | Hibson Road, Nelson | 688 yd | |
| Nelson Poultry Club | Gravel Club, Hibson Road | 798 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson Hotel, 2 Manchester Road | 833 yd | |
| Chalkers Snooker Club | 4 Scotland Road, Nelson | 926 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Takeaway | 140 Chapel House Road, Nelson | 111 yd | |
| Curry House Nelson LTD | 151 Railway Street, Nelson | 217 yd | |
| Brunswick Street Chippy | 219 Brunswick Street, Nelson | 390 yd | |
| The Chippy | 95 Bradshaw Street, Nelson | 401 yd | |
| Alice's Sandwich Bar | 253 Brunswick Street, Nelson | 576 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| APNA Store | 119-121 Bradshaw Street, Nelson | 415 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Superstore, Rigby Street | 741 yd | |
| Super Fresh | 4-6 Manchester Road, Nelson | 820 yd | |
| Home Bargains | 2 New Scotland Road, Nelson | 844 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St John Southworth Roman Catholic Primary School LOMESHAYE ROAD | grass pitches | 640 yd |
| Ultimate Strength & Fitness BRUNSWICK HOUSE BRUNSWICK HOUSE BRUNSWICK STREET | health and fitness suite | 726 yd |
| Marsden Heights Community College Playing Fields (Closed) Hibson Road | grass pitches | 732 yd |
| Edge End Playing Fields | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| Pendle Wavelengths LEEDS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 853 yd |
| Marsden Heights Community College EDGE END LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 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 | 41.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.