Manchester Road is in Nelson and in Pendle district. BB9 7AG is located in the Whitefield & Walverden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Pendle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Manchester Road, Nelson, BB9 7AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB9 7AD, BB9 7AQ, BB9 7AH, BB9 7AN, BB9 7AU, BB9 7AT, BB9 0AQ, BB9 7DS, BB9 7HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB9 7AG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 54.8% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 48.8% | 45.2% | -3.6% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
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 | 29.3% | 32.5% | 3.2% | 37.9% | -5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.4% | 39% | 2.6% | 44.2% | -5.2% |
| Separated | 4% | 4.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 15.8% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| Widowed | 16.7% | 8.3% | -8.4% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 29.8% | 47.5% | 17.7% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 26.4% | 23.9% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -9.7% |
| Fair health | 27.7% | 15.4% | -12.3% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 11.2% | 9.8% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 5% | 3.3% | -1.7% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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 7AG this area, 39.8% 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 18.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.9% | 39.8% | -1.1% | 18.2% | 21.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 10.6% | 0.5% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 11.9% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 6.6% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 8.4% | -1.7% | 16.9% | -8.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.1% | 18.1% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -15.7% |
| Other | 11.6% | 4.4% | -7.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 25.2% | 30.8% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 28.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 68.6% | 55.4% | -13.2% | 81.4% | -26.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 57.7% 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 | 81.4% | 57.7% | -23.7% | 83.2% | -25.5% |
| European Union | 7% | 24.1% | 17.1% | 6.1% | 18.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.7% | 16.3% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 10.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81% | 57.5% | -23.5% | 83.2% | -25.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 15.3% | 14.5% | 9.8% | 5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 9.7% | 6.0% | 2.9% | 6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 8.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 6.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 9.1% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 46.7% | 76.7% | -30.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Poland | 10.5% | 1.3% | 9.2% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 6.2% | 1.2% | 5.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 21.2% | 13.5% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.8% | 37.2% | -19.4% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Muslim | 36% | 6.5% | 29.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Manchester Road was 517.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 271.1% higher than the Bradley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Manchester Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 95 local areas in Bradley and the 5th highest crime rate of 297 local areas in Pendle .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 225.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 125 Manchester Road, Nelson, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2022-03-16 | £77,109 |
| 119 Manchester Road, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £61,000 | 2015-03-18 | £108,892 |
| 121 Manchester Road, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £49,950 | 2005-04-01 | £120,589 |
| 121 Manchester Road, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £18,000 | 2004-02-06 | £61,656 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Nursery School Railway Street , BB9 9AG | 3out of 4 | 584 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Nursery School Bradley Road East , BB9 7QH | 3out of 4 | 929 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Nursery School Sefton Street , Brierfield BB9 5BE | 3out of 4 | 1,565 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton Lane Nursery School Walton Lane , BB9 8BP | 4out of 4 | 2,747 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barden Lane Nursery School Barden Lane , BB10 1HY | - not rated | 3,550 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Lomeshaye Road , BB9 0DQ | 3out of 4 | 153 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Southworth Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson Lomeshaye Road , BB9 0DQ | - not rated | 153 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Infant School and Nursery Every Street , BB9 7HF | - not rated | 315 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsden Community Primary School Percy Street , BB9 0BE | 3out of 4 | 426 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lomeshaye Junior School Norfolk Street , BB9 7SY | 3out of 4 | 474 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Edge End High School Hibson Road , BB9 0PZ | - not rated | 801 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsden Heights Community College Edge End Lane , BB9 0PR | 3out of 4 | 839 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsden Heights Community College Edge End Lane , BB9 0PR | - not rated | 1,113 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brierfield Mansfield High School Elland Road , Brierfield BB9 5RX | - not rated | 1,113 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Walton High School Oxford Road , BB9 8JG | - not rated | 2,045 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 1,266 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Whitham Sixth Form Burnley Campus , BB10 1JD | - not rated | 3,574 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley College Princess Way , BB12 0AN | - not rated | 5,066 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 | 373 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Devereux Preparatory School Laurel Bank House , Carr Road BB9 7SR | - not rated | 515 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ikhlaas Primary School 35 Norfolk Street , BB9 7SY | - not rated | 643 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edenfield Girls' High School Brunswick Street , Nelson BB9 0PQ | - not rated | 647 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Grow Independent School Lower Clough Business Centre , Pendle Street BB9 8PH | - not rated | 1,625 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Springbank Garage, Manchester Road | 69 yd | |
| Chocstop Dessert Cafe | 98-100 Manchester Road, Nelson | 169 yd | |
| UK Fried Chicken (Halal) | 84 Manchester Road, Nelson | 169 yd | |
| Mansha Sweet Centre | 62 - 66 Manchester Road, Nelson | 304 yd | |
| Your Girl Can Bake | 60 Manchester Road, Nelson | 310 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Hotel | Hibson Road, Nelson | 421 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson Hotel, 2 Manchester Road | 505 yd | |
| Nelson Warpdressers Club | 2A New Brown Street, Nelson | 632 yd | |
| Chalkers Snooker Club | 4 Scotland Road, Nelson | 635 yd | |
| KSC And Catholic Club | 10-12 Forest Street, Nelson | 780 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kismat | 102 Manchester Road, Nelson | 169 yd | |
| Lalas | 80 Manchester Road, Nelson | 169 yd | |
| Dobo | 82 Manchester Road, Nelson | 169 yd | |
| Texas Chicken & Pizza Limited | 78 Manchester Road, Nelson | 222 yd | |
| The Sugar Hut Nelson Limited | 3 - 5 Rigby Street, Nelson | 237 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Superstore, Rigby Street | 229 yd | |
| APNA Store | 119-121 Bradshaw Street, Nelson | 375 yd | |
| Super Fresh | 4-6 Manchester Road, Nelson | 490 yd | |
| Home Bargains | 2 New Scotland Road, Nelson | 578 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons Supermarket, Pendle Street | 651 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St John Southworth Roman Catholic Primary School LOMESHAYE ROAD | grass pitches | 178 yd |
| Pendle Wavelengths LEEDS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 716 yd |
| Edge End Playing Fields | grass pitches | 719 yd |
| Victoria Park Lomeshaye Way | grass pitches | 762 yd |
| Marsden Heights Community College Playing Fields (Closed) Hibson Road | grass pitches | 766 yd |
| Nelson Cricket Club Surrey Road | grass pitches | 929 yd |
| Seedhill Athletics & Fitness Centre SURREY ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 1,070 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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.