Beattie Street is in Brierfield, Nelson and in Pendle district. BB9 5HL is located in the Brierfield East & Clover Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Pendle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Beattie Street, Brierfield, Nelson, BB9 5HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB9 5HN, BB9 5SQ, BB9 5HJ, BB9 5SH, BB9 5HH, BB9 5SL, BB9 5NS, BB9 5DN, BB9 5NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB9 5HL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents 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 | 50.7% | 49.8% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 49.3% | 50.2% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 31.3% | 36.8% | 5.5% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.9% | 48.6% | 2.7% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 6.1% | 5.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 5% | -5.6% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 3.7% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 41% | 47.7% | 6.7% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 29.1% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 14.5% | -3.6% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 6% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 5HL this area, 41.7% 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 15.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.4% | 41.7% | 2.3% | 18.2% | 23.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 14.5% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 9.9% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 12.3% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.2% | 15.4% | 1.2% | 33.8% | -18.4% |
| Other | 7.7% | 3.4% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 14.2% 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 | 4% | 0.2% | -3.8% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 64.5% | 81.1% | 16.6% | 2.7% | 78.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 23.5% | 14.2% | -9.3% | 81.4% | -67.2% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 59.4% 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 | 69.1% | 59.4% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -23.8% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 6.7% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.2% | 33% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 27.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.1% | 59.4% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -23.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 17.4% | 14.8% | 9.8% | 7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 6% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 9.6% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 7.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.5% | 7.6% | -9.9% | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.1% | 76.7% | -10.6% |
| Italy | 9.1% | 0.6% | 8.5% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 3.8% | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 8.5% | 1.2% | 7.3% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6% | 37.2% | -31.2% |
| Christian | 8% | 46.2% | -38.2% |
| Muslim | 77.5% | 6.5% | 71.0% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beattie Street was 248.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 115.5% higher than the Brierfield East & Clover Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beattie Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Brierfield East & Clover Hill and the 28th highest crime rate of 297 local areas in Pendle .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 118.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Beattie Street, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £57,000 | 2020-09-16 | £80,827 |
| 5 Beattie Street, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £33,000 | 2007-07-06 | £48,220 |
| 1 Beattie Street, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2006-10-24 | £131,661 |
| 5 Beattie Street, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £20,500 | 2005-08-19 | £44,777 |
| 5 Beattie Street, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £22,500 | 2003-10-11 | £79,125 |
The percentage of student residents living in BB9 5HL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Looking after home or family | 63 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Other | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodfield Nursery School Sefton Street , Brierfield BB9 5BE | 3out of 4 | 401 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McMillan Nursery School Railway Street , BB9 9AG | 3out of 4 | 1,835 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barden Lane Nursery School Barden Lane , BB10 1HY | - not rated | 2,231 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reedley Hallows Nursery School Burnley Campus , Barden Lane BB10 1JD | 3out of 4 | 2,293 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Nursery School Bradley Road East , BB9 7QH | 3out of 4 | 2,352 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pendle Primary Academy Walter Street , Brierfield BB9 5AW | 3out of 4 | 339 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brierfield Walter Street Primary School Walter Street , Brierfield BB9 5AW | - not rated | 339 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Halifax Road , Brierfield BB9 5BL | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, Brierfield Halifax Road , Brierfield BB9 5BL | - not rated | 600 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reedley Primary School Reedley Road , Reedley BB10 2NE | 3out of 4 | 883 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 | 314 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brierfield Mansfield High School Elland Road , Brierfield BB9 5RX | - not rated | 314 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsden Heights Community College Edge End Lane , BB9 0PR | 3out of 4 | 777 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Edge End High School Hibson Road , BB9 0PZ | - not rated | 1,036 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Barden High School Heald Road , BB10 1JB | - not rated | 2,266 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Whitham Sixth Form Burnley Campus , BB10 1JD | - not rated | 2,293 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Lancashire Learning Group Scotland Road , BB9 7YT | - not rated | 2,482 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley College Princess Way , BB12 0AN | - not rated | 3,731 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 | 1,792 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Devereux Preparatory School Laurel Bank House , Carr Road BB9 7SR | - not rated | 1,881 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edenfield Girls' High School Brunswick Street , Nelson BB9 0PQ | - not rated | 1,928 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Ikhlaas Primary School 35 Norfolk Street , BB9 7SY | - not rated | 1,949 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Isaac Centre Harrogate Crescent , BB10 2NX | - not rated | 2,094 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodies In Motion | 30 Colne Road, Brierfield | 97 yd | |
| Brierfield Action In The Community | 1-3 Colne Road, Brierfield | 118 yd | |
| The Lighthouse Christian Centre | 15 Halifax Road, Brierfield | 174 yd | |
| Indulge | 19 Railway Street, Brierfield | 212 yd | |
| The Leisure Box | Northlight, Glen Way | 281 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brierfield WMC | Walter Street Working Mens Club, Walter Street | 304 yd | |
| Nelson Poultry Club | Gravel Club, Hibson Road | 1,003 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asha Indian Take-Away | 15 Colne Road, Brierfield | 118 yd | |
| Poppadom City Catering Service | 46 Colne Road, Brierfield | 146 yd | |
| Rau Senh | 6 Colne Road, Brierfield | 153 yd | |
| Curry Munchers Ltd | 3 Burnley Road, Brierfield | 207 yd | |
| Mamas | 3 Railway Street, Brierfield | 207 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Madina Cash & Carry Limited | 14 Railway Street, Brierfield | 207 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bodies In Motion COLNE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 97 yd |
| Brierfield Methodist Church Colne Road | 106 yd | |
| The Leisure Box NORTHLIGHT NORTHLIGHT GLEN WAY | artificial grass pitch | 235 yd |
| Walter Street Playing Field (Closed) Walter Street | grass pitches | 380 yd |
| Benthead Playing Field (Closed) Mansfield Cresent | grass pitches | 384 yd |
| Heyhead Park (Closed) Park Lane | tennis courts | 437 yd |
| Marsden Heights Community College EDGE END LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 756 yd |
| John Bradley Playing Fields Off Higher Reedley Road | grass pitches | 891 yd |
| Edge End Playing Fields | grass pitches | 964 yd |
| Marsden Heights Community College Playing Fields (Closed) Hibson Road | 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.