Craven Street is in Nelson and in Pendle district. BB9 7AZ 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 Craven Street, Nelson, BB9 7AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB9 7HU, BB9 7HY, BB9 7BA, BB9 7BB, BB9 7HW, BB9 7HL, BB9 7JA, BB9 7HT, BB9 7AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB9 7AZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 50.7% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 47.5% | 49.3% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 7AZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.7% 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 | 35.9% | 30% | -5.9% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.1% | 58.7% | 8.6% | 44.2% | 14.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 4% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 4.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 41.8% | 47% | 5.2% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 34.6% | -5.2% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 12.8% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.5% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 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 7AZ this area, 38% 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 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.1% | 38% | 6.9% | 18.2% | 19.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 11.3% | -7.2% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 11.6% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 15.1% | 6.9% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.8% | 18.2% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -15.6% |
| Other | 14.2% | 3.3% | -10.9% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 16.4% 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 | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 66.1% | 80.2% | 14.1% | 2.7% | 77.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 27.6% | 16.4% | -11.2% | 81.4% | -65.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 54.2% 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 | 69.2% | 54.2% | -15.0% | 83.2% | -29.0% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 8.9% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.1% | 36.5% | 9.4% | 5.6% | 30.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.2% | 54.4% | -14.8% | 83.2% | -28.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 20.4% | 16.2% | 9.8% | 10.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 9.1% | 5.0% | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 6.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.7% | 9.6% | -10.1% | 1.9% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.3% | 76.7% | -9.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 7.7% | 0.6% | 7.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 10.8% | 1.2% | 9.6% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.2% | 37.2% | -31.0% |
| Christian | 7.7% | 46.2% | -38.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 79.5% | 6.5% | 73.0% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Craven Street was 57.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.5% lower than the Bradley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Craven Street has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 95 local areas in Bradley and the 110th lowest crime rate of 297 local areas in Pendle .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Craven Street, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2025-09-02 | £73,998 |
| 5 Craven Street, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £25,000 | 2011-10-17 | £44,402 |
| 17 Craven Street, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2009-04-09 | £116,014 |
| 15 Craven Street, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £33,000 | 2007-11-01 | £48,154 |
| 3 Craven Street, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2007-09-14 | £85,081 |
BB9 7AZ 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BB9 7AZ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Looking after home or family | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Other | 44 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Transport and storage | 23 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Nursery School Railway Street , BB9 9AG | 3out of 4 | 825 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Nursery School Bradley Road East , BB9 7QH | 3out of 4 | 948 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Nursery School Sefton Street , Brierfield BB9 5BE | 3out of 4 | 1,699 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton Lane Nursery School Walton Lane , BB9 8BP | 4out of 4 | 2,904 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barden Lane Nursery School Barden Lane , BB10 1HY | - not rated | 3,685 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 241 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Infant School and Nursery Every Street , BB9 7HF | - not rated | 248 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Lomeshaye Road , BB9 0DQ | 3out of 4 | 448 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Southworth Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson Lomeshaye Road , BB9 0DQ | - not rated | 448 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsden Community Primary School Percy Street , BB9 0BE | 3out of 4 | 715 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Edge End High School Hibson Road , BB9 0PZ | - not rated | 1,056 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsden Heights Community College Edge End Lane , BB9 0PR | - not rated | 1,200 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brierfield Mansfield High School Elland Road , Brierfield BB9 5RX | - not rated | 1,200 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Walton High School Oxford Road , BB9 8JG | - not rated | 2,106 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 | 1,044 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Whitham Sixth Form Burnley Campus , BB10 1JD | - not rated | 3,723 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley College Princess Way , BB12 0AN | - not rated | 5,198 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devereux Preparatory School Laurel Bank House , Carr Road BB9 7SR | - not rated | 402 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ghausia School 1-3 Cross Street , BB9 7EN | - not rated | 410 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Ikhlaas Primary School 35 Norfolk Street , BB9 7SY | - not rated | 459 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edenfield Girls' High School Brunswick Street , Nelson BB9 0PQ | - not rated | 867 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Grow Independent School Lower Clough Business Centre , Pendle Street BB9 8PH | - not rated | 1,390 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chocstop Dessert Cafe | 98-100 Manchester Road, Nelson | 273 yd | |
| UK Fried Chicken (Halal) | 84 Manchester Road, Nelson | 273 yd | |
| Subway | Springbank Garage, Manchester Road | 332 yd | |
| Pavillion Community Hub And Cafe | Former 103A, Carr Road | 359 yd | |
| Salvation Army | Civic Centre, Stanley Street | 378 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Hotel | Hibson Road, Nelson | 569 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson Hotel, 2 Manchester Road | 573 yd | |
| Nelson Warpdressers Club | 2A New Brown Street, Nelson | 604 yd | |
| Chalkers Snooker Club | 4 Scotland Road, Nelson | 670 yd | |
| Nelson Cricket Club | Nelson Cricket And Bowling Club, Surrey Road | 720 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kismat | 102 Manchester Road, Nelson | 273 yd | |
| Lalas | 80 Manchester Road, Nelson | 273 yd | |
| Dobo | 82 Manchester Road, Nelson | 273 yd | |
| Texas Chicken & Pizza Limited | 78 Manchester Road, Nelson | 329 yd | |
| Al-Niamat & Turkish Grill | 3 Albert Street, Nelson | 333 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Superstore, Rigby Street | 388 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons Supermarket, Pendle Street | 529 yd | |
| Super Fresh | 4-6 Manchester Road, Nelson | 564 yd | |
| Home Bargains | 2 New Scotland Road, Nelson | 647 yd | |
| APNA Store | 119-121 Bradshaw Street, Nelson | 671 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St John Southworth Roman Catholic Primary School LOMESHAYE ROAD | grass pitches | 473 yd |
| Victoria Park Lomeshaye Way | grass pitches | 487 yd |
| Nelson Cricket Club Surrey Road | grass pitches | 701 yd |
| Pendle Wavelengths LEEDS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 798 yd |
| Seedhill Athletics & Fitness Centre SURREY ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 853 yd |
| Edge End Playing Fields | grass pitches | 955 yd |
| Marsden Heights Community College Playing Fields (Closed) Hibson Road | grass pitches | 1,013 yd |
| Nelson And Colne College SCOTLAND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,067 yd |
| Adpak Machinery Systems Ltd LOMESHAYE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | 1,069 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 | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| 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 | 59.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.