Park View is in Brierfield, Nelson and in Pendle district. BB9 5RF is located in the Brierfield West & Reedley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Pendle. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Park View, Brierfield, Nelson, BB9 5RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB9 5SX, BB9 5RE, BB9 5RD, BB9 5RG, BB9 5RN, BB9 5RQ, BB9 5RB, BB9 5RH, BB9 5RP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB9 5RF is primarily male, with 53.5% 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 | 45.9% | 46.5% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 54.1% | 53.5% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BB9 5RF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.9% | 27.3% | -5.6% | 37.9% | -10.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.4% | 51.1% | 3.7% | 44.2% | 6.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9% | 9.7% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 7.8% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.6% | 52% | 9.4% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 26.9% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -6.7% |
| Fair health | 20.3% | 16.2% | -4.1% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 5RF this area, 32.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.1% | 32.1% | 10.0% | 18.2% | 13.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 7.9% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.9% | 13.2% | -10.7% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 6.6% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 11.8% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 24.7% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 4.8% | 3.8% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 24.4% 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 | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 33.8% | 70.1% | 36.3% | 2.7% | 67.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 0.2% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 61.3% | 24.4% | -36.9% | 81.4% | -57.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 59.6% 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 | 79.7% | 59.6% | -20.1% | 83.2% | -23.6% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 8.5% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.9% | 30.9% | 15.0% | 5.6% | 25.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.7% | 59.6% | -20.1% | 83.2% | -23.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 23% | 20.3% | 9.8% | 13.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 5.5% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 2.2% | 5.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.4% | 4.3% | -6.1% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.3% | 76.7% | -12.4% |
| Germany | 4.8% | 0.2% | 4.6% |
| Italy | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Spain | 4.6% | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 10.1% | 1.2% | 8.9% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.1% | 37.2% | -28.1% |
| Christian | 15.8% | 46.2% | -30.4% |
| Muslim | 68.2% | 6.5% | 61.7% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park View was 99.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.1% lower than the Brierfield East & Clover Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Park View has the 14th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Brierfield East & Clover Hill and the 109th highest crime rate of 297 local areas in Pendle .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Park View, Nelson, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2006-09-22 | £262,500 |
| 1 Park View, Nelson, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £50,000 | 1998-10-28 | £261,194 |
BB9 5RF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in BB9 5RF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 68 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Looking after home or family | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 39 |
| Other | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate 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 | 898 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McMillan Nursery School Railway Street , BB9 9AG | 3out of 4 | 1,453 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Nursery School Bradley Road East , BB9 7QH | 3out of 4 | 1,855 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barden Lane Nursery School Barden Lane , BB10 1HY | - not rated | 2,816 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reedley Hallows Nursery School Burnley Campus , Barden Lane BB10 1JD | 3out of 4 | 2,875 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Halifax Road , Brierfield BB9 5BL | 3out of 4 | 872 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, Brierfield Halifax Road , Brierfield BB9 5BL | - not rated | 872 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle Primary Academy Walter Street , Brierfield BB9 5AW | 3out of 4 | 897 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brierfield Walter Street Primary School Walter Street , Brierfield BB9 5AW | - not rated | 897 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Lomeshaye Road , BB9 0DQ | 3out of 4 | 936 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 376 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brierfield Mansfield High School Elland Road , Brierfield BB9 5RX | - not rated | 376 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsden Heights Community College Edge End Lane , BB9 0PR | 3out of 4 | 668 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Edge End High School Hibson Road , BB9 0PZ | - not rated | 907 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Barden High School Heald Road , BB10 1JB | - not rated | 2,851 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 1,902 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Whitham Sixth Form Burnley Campus , BB10 1JD | - not rated | 2,875 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley College Princess Way , BB12 0AN | - not rated | 4,315 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 | 1,289 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Devereux Preparatory School Laurel Bank House , Carr Road BB9 7SR | - not rated | 1,342 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ikhlaas Primary School 35 Norfolk Street , BB9 7SY | - not rated | 1,390 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edenfield Girls' High School Brunswick Street , Nelson BB9 0PQ | - not rated | 1,537 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Marles Hill Centre (KS3) C O Personalised Curriculum Support and Service Wheatley Lane Road , BB9 6QQ | - not rated | 1,877 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mother Hubbard's Fish And Chips | Hollin Bank Works, Manchester Road | 188 yd | |
| APB Catering | 16 Lindred Road, Brierfield | 556 yd | |
| Bodies In Motion | 30 Colne Road, Brierfield | 636 yd | |
| Giddy Kippers Ltd | 1 Turner Road, Nelson | 657 yd | |
| Northern Relish | 1 Lomeshaye Business Village, Turner Road | 681 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brierfield WMC | Walter Street Working Mens Club, Walter Street | 879 yd | |
| Nelson Poultry Club | Gravel Club, Hibson Road | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connelly's Chippy | 114-116 Colne Road, Brierfield | 224 yd | |
| Bubbletime Brierfield | 96 Colne Road, Brierfield | 416 yd | |
| Poppadom City Catering Service | 46 Colne Road, Brierfield | 491 yd | |
| Asha Indian Take-Away | 15 Colne Road, Brierfield | 697 yd | |
| Rau Senh | 6 Colne Road, Brierfield | 724 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Madina Cash & Carry Limited | 14 Railway Street, Brierfield | 768 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brierfield Methodist Church Colne Road | 621 yd | |
| Bodies In Motion COLNE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 639 yd |
| Benthead Playing Field (Closed) Mansfield Cresent | grass pitches | 661 yd |
| The Leisure Box NORTHLIGHT NORTHLIGHT GLEN WAY | artificial grass pitch | 684 yd |
| Edge End Playing Fields | grass pitches | 785 yd |
| Marsden Heights Community College Playing Fields (Closed) Hibson Road | grass pitches | 854 yd |
| Marsden Heights Community College EDGE END LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 860 yd |
| Heyhead Park (Closed) Park Lane | tennis courts | 879 yd |
| Victoria Park Lomeshaye Way | grass pitches | 899 yd |
| St John Southworth Roman Catholic Primary School LOMESHAYE ROAD | grass pitches | 941 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.