Gisburn Road, Blacko, Nelson, BB9 6NQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB9 6NQ 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	52.9%	51.6%	-1.3%	51.0%	0.6%
Male	47.1%	48.4%	1.3%	49.0%	-0.6%

Partnership Status

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 6NQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 69.1% 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	19.5%	20%	0.5%	37.9%	-17.9%
Married: Opposite sex	65%	69.1%	4.1%	44.2%	24.9%
Separated	3.3%	0.9%	-2.4%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	6.5%	5.5%	-1.0%	9.1%	-3.6%
Widowed	5.7%	4.5%	-1.2%	6.1%	-1.6%

Health

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	55.1%	48.4%	-6.7%	48.4%	0.0%
Good health	29%	35.7%	6.7%	33.6%	2.1%
Fair health	10.9%	11.9%	1.0%	12.7%	-0.8%
Bad health	5.1%	2.4%	-2.7%	4.0%	-1.6%
Very bad health	0%	1.6%	1.6%	1.2%	0.4%

Education and Qualifications

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 6NQ this area, 9.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	15.4%	9.1%	-6.3%	18.2%	-9.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.1%	8.2%	0.1%	9.6%	-1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.3%	14.5%	-5.8%	13.4%	1.1%
Apprenticeship	6.5%	6.4%	-0.1%	5.3%	1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13%	13.6%	0.6%	16.9%	-3.3%
Degree or Similar	35%	46.4%	11.4%	33.8%	12.6%
Other	1.6%	1.8%	0.2%	2.8%	-1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	99.3%	100%	0.7%	81.4%	18.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.4% 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	96.4%	98.4%	2.0%	83.2%	15.2%
European Union	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	6.1%	-6.1%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	0.8%	0.1%	5.6%	-4.8%
Oceania	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
British Overseas	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.7%	98.4%	2.7%	83.2%	15.2%
10+ Years	1.4%	1.6%	0.2%	9.8%	-8.2%
Less than 2 years	2.9%	0%	-2.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.9%	76.7%	16.2%
No passport held	7.1%	13.5%	-6.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	23.4%	37.2%	-13.8%
Christian	66.1%	46.2%	19.9%
Buddhist	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Other religion	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Not answered	8.1%	6.0%	2.1%

Safety

Is Gisburn Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gisburn Road was 109.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.1% higher than the Barrowford & Pendleside average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Gisburn Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Barrowford & Pendleside and the 91st highest crime rate of 298 local areas in Pendle .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£45,900

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in BB9 6NQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Gisburn Road are based on 536 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Pendle.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Gisburn Road, Blacko, Nelson, BB9 6NQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for BB9 6NQ

Average Price
£489,361

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£416,706

Detached
£562,016

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Gisburn Road

Average Price
£299,683

Semi-Detached
£401,247

Terraced
£232,191

Detached
£611,158

Flats/Maisonettes
£176,005

Other
£378,795

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Gisburn Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Greystone Lodge Gisburn Road, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£299,950	2018-07-16	£438,523
1 Greystone Lodge Gisburn Road, Nelson, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£340,000	2015-12-08	£538,786
2 Greystone Lodge Gisburn Road, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£240,000	2011-11-21	£427,807
4 Greystone Lodge Gisburn Road, Nelson, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£383,600	2011-09-02	£630,019
4 Greystone Lodge Gisburn Road, Nelson, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£295,000	2004-05-28	£810,637

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BB9 6NQ

Employment

BB9 6NQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 6NQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	39
Full-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	11
Part-Time Employee	10
Other	6
Looking after home or family	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2
Unemployed	1
Student (economically inactive)	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Education	10
Manufacturing	10
Construction	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Other	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Human health and social work activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Administrative and support service activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Blacko Primary School Blacko Primary School, Gisburn Road , Blacko BB9 6LS	3out of 4	2,540 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School Kelbrook Road , BB18 5TB	3out of 4	4,268 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Salterforth Primary School Cross Lane , Salterforth BB18 5UD	3out of 4	4,291 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Gisburn Road Community Primary School Gisburn Road , BB18 5LS	3out of 4	4,303 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Roughlee Church of England Primary School Blacko Bar Road , Roughlee BB9 6NX	3out of 4	4,379 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
West Craven High School Kelbrook Road , BB18 5TB	3out of 4	4,130 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Colne Primet Academy Dent Street , BB8 8JF	3out of 4	5,390 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Nelson and Colne College Scotland Road , BB9 7YT	- not rated	5,418 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Alternative School The Old Library , Fernlea Avenue BB18 5DW	- not rated	4,212 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Hamish Cafe	Moorcock Inn, Gisburn Road		723 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near BB9 6NQ postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	100.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	100.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	100.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	100.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.