Glenway is in Brierfield, Nelson and in Pendle district. BB9 5NH is located in the Brierfield West & Reedley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Pendle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Glenway, Brierfield, Nelson, BB9 5NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB9 5SD, BB9 5NP, BB9 5NN, BB9 5SE, BB9 5NR, BB9 5HQ, BB9 5RQ, BB9 5RJ, BB9 5RL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB9 5NH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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 | 49.4% | 47.1% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 50.6% | 52.9% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 | 29.2% | 35.5% | 6.3% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.3% | 46.8% | 2.5% | 44.2% | 2.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.3% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 8.2% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 11.4% | 6.5% | -4.9% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 29.3% | 41.2% | 11.9% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 40.2% | 36.9% | -3.3% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 16.4% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 9.6% | 4.7% | -4.9% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.9% | 26.5% | -1.4% | 18.2% | 8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 7.8% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 13% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 9.1% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 14.8% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 26.5% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2.2% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.2% 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 | 5% | 0.4% | -4.6% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 11.3% | 27% | 15.7% | 2.7% | 24.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 77% | 67.2% | -9.8% | 81.4% | -14.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 83.6% 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 | 87.9% | 83.6% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 12% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.4% | 83.9% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 7.7% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.5% | 5.1% | -5.4% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.2% | 37.2% | -16.0% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 29.9% | 6.5% | 23.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glenway was 218.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 102.9% higher than the Brierfield East & Clover Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Glenway has the 2nd highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Brierfield East & Clover Hill and the 32nd highest crime rate of 298 local areas in Pendle .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Glenway, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £81,000 | 2024-09-25 | £81,486 |
| 6 Glenway, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2023-11-24 | £38,027 |
| 2 Glenway, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2023-06-23 | £82,484 |
| 24 Glenway, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2022-08-12 | £78,516 |
| 12 Glenway, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2021-04-16 | £67,232 |
BB9 5NH 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.
| Retired | 69 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 749 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McMillan Nursery School Railway Street , BB9 9AG | 2out of 4 | 1,871 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Nursery School Bradley Road East , BB9 7QH | 4out of 4 | 2,296 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reedley Hallows Nursery School Burnley Campus , Barden Lane BB10 1JD | 4out of 4 | 2,558 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Basnett Street Nursery School Basnett Street , BB10 3ES | 4out of 4 | 3,255 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 | 678 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, Brierfield Halifax Road , Brierfield BB9 5BL | 3out of 4 | 904 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reedley Primary School Reedley Road , Reedley BB10 2NE | 3out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Southworth Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson Lomeshaye Road , BB9 0DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,364 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School Hibson Road , BB9 0PY | 3out of 4 | 1,407 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 | 932 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Thursby Community College Eastern Avenue , BB10 2AT | 3out of 4 | 3,176 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle Vale College Oxford Road , BB9 8LF | 3out of 4 | 3,434 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 | 4,076 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Ormerod Road , BB10 3AA | - not rated | 4,101 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,298 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley College Princess Way , BB12 0AN | - not rated | 3,956 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 | 1,729 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Ikhlaas Primary School 35 Norfolk Street , BB9 7SY | - not rated | 1,818 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edenfield Girls' High School Brunswick Street , Nelson BB9 0PQ | - not rated | 1,958 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Holly Grove School Burnley Campus, Barden Lane , BB10 1JD | 4out of 4 | 2,558 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgewood Community High School Eastern Avenue , BB10 2AT | 3out of 4 | 3,107 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodies In Motion | 30 Colne Road, Brierfield | 287 yd | |
| Brierfield Action In The Community | 1-3 Colne Road, Brierfield | 364 yd | |
| The Leisure Box | Northlight, Glen Way | 366 yd | |
| Indulge | 19 Railway Street, Brierfield | 390 yd | |
| The Lighthouse Christian Centre | 15 Halifax Road, Brierfield | 453 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brierfield WMC | Walter Street Working Mens Club, Walter Street | 577 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bubbletime Brierfield | 96 Colne Road, Brierfield | 69 yd | |
| Poppadom City Catering Service | 46 Colne Road, Brierfield | 139 yd | |
| Connelly's Chippy | 114-116 Colne Road, Brierfield | 161 yd | |
| Asha Indian Take-Away | 15 Colne Road, Brierfield | 364 yd | |
| Rau Senh | 6 Colne Road, Brierfield | 378 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Madina Cash & Carry Limited | 14 Railway Street, Brierfield | 410 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brierfield Methodist Church Colne Road | 266 yd | |
| Bodies In Motion COLNE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 290 yd |
| The Leisure Box NORTHLIGHT NORTHLIGHT GLEN WAY | artificial grass pitch | 302 yd |
| Benthead Playing Field (Closed) Mansfield Cresent | grass pitches | 568 yd |
| Walter Street Playing Field (Closed) Walter Street | grass pitches | 654 yd |
| Heyhead Park (Closed) Park Lane | tennis courts | 696 yd |
| Marsden Heights Community College EDGE END LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 899 yd |
| Edge End Playing Fields | grass pitches | 995 yd |
| Marsden Heights Community College Playing Fields (Closed) Hibson Road | grass pitches | 1,048 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 | 82.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 82.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 82.4% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.