Railway Street is in Nelson and in Pendle district. BB9 0SE 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 Railway Street, Nelson, BB9 0SE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB9 0XA, BB9 0QL, BB9 0SF, BB9 0AW, BB9 0SH, BB9 0SB, BB9 0SQ, BB9 0SD, BB9 0RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB9 0SE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.3% | 51.6% | -2.7% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 45.7% | 48.4% | 2.7% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 21.4% | 26.2% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.7% | 38.2% | 2.5% | 44.2% | -6.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 17% | 18.8% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 9.7% |
| Widowed | 25.3% | 14.1% | -11.2% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (60.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 20.6% | 35.2% | 14.6% | 48.4% | -13.2% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 25.6% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -8.0% |
| Fair health | 29.6% | 23.7% | -5.9% | 12.7% | 11.0% |
| Bad health | 17.6% | 13.2% | -4.4% | 4.0% | 9.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 0SE this area, 36.3% 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 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 54.4% | 36.3% | -18.1% | 18.2% | 18.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.1% | 8.8% | 1.7% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 11.4% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 9.3% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 11.4% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.2% | 20.2% | 12.0% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 6.6% | 2.6% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.4% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 7% | 28.3% | 21.3% | 2.7% | 25.6% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 88.9% | 69.4% | -19.5% | 81.4% | -12.0% |
| Other | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 75.9% 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 | 90.5% | 75.9% | -14.6% | 83.2% | -7.3% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 10% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 13.2% | 7.2% | 5.6% | 7.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.9% | 75.9% | -14.0% | 83.2% | -7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 4.1% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 5% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 5.5% | -1.0% | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.9% | 76.7% | -14.8% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| No passport held | 22% | 13.5% | 8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.7% | 37.2% | -18.5% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 28.8% | 6.5% | 22.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 1.8% | 6.0% | -4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Railway Street was 99.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.7% lower than the Bradley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Railway Street has the 46th highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Bradley and the 103rd highest crime rate of 298 local areas in Pendle .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 222 Railway Street, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2025-04-09 | £74,925 |
| 234 Railway Street, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £61,000 | 2024-09-03 | £61,866 |
| 239 Railway Street, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2024-02-29 | £102,086 |
| 222 Railway Street, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £52,000 | 2023-09-08 | £56,645 |
| 242 Railway Street, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2023-06-06 | £68,035 |
BB9 0SE 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 retired residents living in BB9 0SE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 75 |
| Full-Time Employee | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| 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 | 384 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 | 1,753 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton Lane Nursery School Walton Lane , BB9 8BP | 4out of 4 | 2,185 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reedley Hallows Nursery School Burnley Campus , Barden Lane BB10 1JD | 4out of 4 | 3,564 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 | 408 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School Hibson Road , BB9 0PY | 3out of 4 | 511 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walverden Primary School Bracewell Street , BB9 0TL | 3out of 4 | 666 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Southworth Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson Lomeshaye Road , BB9 0DQ | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School Leeds Road , BB9 9TQ | 3out of 4 | 875 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,026 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle Vale College Oxford Road , BB9 8LF | 3out of 4 | 1,839 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 | 2,426 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Primet Academy Dent Street , BB8 8JF | 3out of 4 | 2,735 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Thursby Community College Eastern Avenue , BB10 2AT | 3out of 4 | 3,336 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 | 1,852 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley College Princess Way , BB12 0AN | - not rated | 5,071 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 | 433 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ghausia School 1-3 Cross Street , BB9 7EN | - not rated | 886 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Ikhlaas Primary School 35 Norfolk Street , BB9 7SY | - not rated | 1,277 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle Community High School & College Oxford Road , BB9 8LF | 4out of 4 | 1,959 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle View Primary School Gibfield Road , BB8 8JT | 4out of 4 | 2,372 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sovereign Group Ltd | Sovereign Frames, Chapel House Road | 425 yd | |
| Curry On The Street | Railway Street Community Centre, Railway Street | 551 yd | |
| Samson's Cafe | 172-174 Smith Street, Nelson | 661 yd | |
| Plaice On The Hill | 38 Larch Street, Nelson | 717 yd | |
| Beans And Buns | Pendle Rise, Holme Street | 803 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Georges Social Club | St Georges Social Centre, Vaughan Street | 303 yd | |
| Station Hotel | Hibson Road, Nelson | 776 yd | |
| Nelson Old Brass Band Club | 57-59 Barkerhouse Road, Nelson | 893 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson Hotel, 2 Manchester Road | 909 yd | |
| Nelson Poultry Club | Gravel Club, Hibson Road | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Street Chippy | 219 Brunswick Street, Nelson | 216 yd | |
| Ali Takeaway | 140 Chapel House Road, Nelson | 247 yd | |
| Curry House Nelson LTD | 151 Railway Street, Nelson | 269 yd | |
| Alice's Sandwich Bar | 253 Brunswick Street, Nelson | 407 yd | |
| The Chippy | 95 Bradshaw Street, Nelson | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| APNA Store | 119-121 Bradshaw Street, Nelson | 575 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Superstore, Rigby Street | 863 yd | |
| Super Fresh | 4-6 Manchester Road, Nelson | 898 yd | |
| Home Bargains | 2 New Scotland Road, Nelson | 906 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ultimate Strength & Fitness BRUNSWICK HOUSE BRUNSWICK HOUSE BRUNSWICK STREET | health and fitness suite | 566 yd |
| St John Southworth Roman Catholic Primary School LOMESHAYE ROAD | grass pitches | 802 yd |
| Pendle Wavelengths LEEDS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 886 yd |
| Marsden Heights Community College Playing Fields (Closed) Hibson Road | grass pitches | 891 yd |
| Edge End Playing Fields | grass pitches | 927 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 | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| 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 | 77.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.