Hamilton Road is in Barrowford, Nelson and in Pendle district. BB9 6DE is located in the Barrowford & Pendleside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Pendle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hamilton Road, Barrowford, Nelson, BB9 6DE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB9 6DD, BB9 6DG, BB9 6DH, BB9 6DJ, BB9 6DA, BB9 6BY, BB9 6DL, BB9 6PT, BB9 6BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB9 6DE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 51.9% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 47.9% | 48.1% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 26.6% | 33.6% | 7.0% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.8% | 40.9% | -11.9% | 44.2% | -3.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 15.1% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 6.0% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 9.5% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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 | 51.4% | 53.1% | 1.7% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 28.3% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 12.9% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 20.6% | 14.6% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 11.2% | 1.9% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 12.4% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 7.3% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 15.5% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.2% | 37.8% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 4.0% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.8% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 8.6% | 23.4% | 14.8% | 2.7% | 20.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 87.6% | 72.8% | -14.8% | 81.4% | -8.6% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 92% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91% | 92% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 4.2% | -2.7% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 92% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 2.4% | -3.8% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.4% | 37.2% | -8.8% |
| Christian | 39.1% | 46.2% | -7.1% |
| Muslim | 22.5% | 6.5% | 16.0% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hamilton Road was 35.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.0% lower than the Barrowford & Pendleside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hamilton Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Barrowford & Pendleside and the 54th lowest crime rate of 298 local areas in Pendle .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 56.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Hamilton Road, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2025-05-09 | £110,442 |
| 42 Hamilton Road, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2024-08-19 | £97,713 |
| 46 Hamilton Road, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2024-05-30 | £161,361 |
| 42 Hamilton Road, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2024-04-16 | £39,019 |
| 12 Hamilton Road, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-12-07 | £170,984 |
BB9 6DE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Nursery School Bradley Road East , BB9 7QH | 4out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McMillan Nursery School Railway Street , BB9 9AG | 2out of 4 | 1,472 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Nursery School Sefton Street , Brierfield BB9 5BE | 3out of 4 | 2,183 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton Lane Nursery School Walton Lane , BB9 8BP | 4out of 4 | 3,324 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reedley Hallows Nursery School Burnley Campus , Barden Lane BB10 1JD | 4out of 4 | 4,172 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lomeshaye Junior School Norfolk Street , BB9 7SY | 3out of 4 | 603 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Infant School and Nursery Every Street , BB9 7HF | 4out of 4 | 817 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Southworth Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson Lomeshaye Road , BB9 0DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School Wheatley Lane Road , Barrowford BB9 6QT | 4out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson Holland Place , Off Reedyford Road BB9 8HD | 3out of 4 | 1,309 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 | 1,656 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle Vale College Oxford Road , BB9 8LF | 3out of 4 | 2,352 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 | 2,961 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Primet Academy Dent Street , BB8 8JF | 3out of 4 | 3,103 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Thursby Community College Eastern Avenue , BB10 2AT | 3out of 4 | 4,538 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 | 725 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Ikhlaas Primary School 35 Norfolk Street , BB9 7SY | - not rated | 641 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ghausia School 1-3 Cross Street , BB9 7EN | - not rated | 961 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Edenfield Girls' High School Brunswick Street , Nelson BB9 0PQ | - not rated | 1,487 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Pendle Community High School & College Oxford Road , BB9 8LF | 4out of 4 | 2,496 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle View Primary School Gibfield Road , BB8 8JT | 4out of 4 | 2,775 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pavillion Community Hub And Cafe | Former 103A, Carr Road | 481 yd | |
| Northern Relish | 1 Lomeshaye Business Village, Turner Road | 612 yd | |
| Giddy Kippers Ltd | 1 Turner Road, Nelson | 638 yd | |
| Chocstop Dessert Cafe | 98-100 Manchester Road, Nelson | 850 yd | |
| UK Fried Chicken (Halal) | 84 Manchester Road, Nelson | 850 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Cricket Club | Nelson Cricket And Bowling Club, Surrey Road | 441 yd | |
| Thatch & Thistle | Thatch And Thistle, Surrey Road | 549 yd | |
| Westfield Bowling Club | Scott Street, Nelson | 703 yd | |
| Nelson Warpdressers Club | 2A New Brown Street, Nelson | 867 yd | |
| KSC And Catholic Club | 10-12 Forest Street, Nelson | 914 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Junction 13 Service Station, Westfield | 754 yd | |
| All Fired Up | Units 1 And 2, Clayton Street Industrial Estate | 803 yd | |
| The Big Sandwich | 3 Pendleside, Fence | 835 yd | |
| Al-Niamat & Turkish Grill | 3 Albert Street, Nelson | 840 yd | |
| Kismat | 102 Manchester Road, Nelson | 850 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons Supermarket, Pendle Street | 675 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Superstore, Rigby Street | 944 yd | |
| Super Fresh | 4-6 Manchester Road, Nelson | 981 yd | |
| Home Bargains | 2 New Scotland Road, Nelson | 1,028 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Park Lomeshaye Way | grass pitches | 396 yd |
| Nelson Cricket Club Surrey Road | grass pitches | 441 yd |
| Seedhill Athletics & Fitness Centre SURREY ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 556 yd |
| Nelson And Colne College SCOTLAND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 688 yd |
| Adpak Machinery Systems Ltd LOMESHAYE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | 831 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 | 57.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 57.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 57.6% |
| 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 | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.