Charles Street is in Nelson and in Pendle district. BB9 7RS is located in the Bradley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Pendle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Charles Street, Nelson, BB9 7RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB9 8ST, BB9 8LW, BB9 8LP, BB9 8SW, BB9 7YE, BB9 7YB, BB9 7RL, BB9 7YG, BB9 7XY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB9 7RS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 51.7% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 51.5% | 48.3% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 32.6% | 32.3% | -0.3% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.2% | 42.3% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 11.2% | -3.5% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 7.3% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 40.5% | 42.1% | 1.6% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 33.7% | -3.8% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 17.5% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 7RS this area, 36.5% 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 19%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.9% | 36.5% | -3.4% | 18.2% | 18.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 9.5% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 9.5% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 4.9% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 18.3% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.1% | 19% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -14.8% |
| Other | 10.5% | 2.3% | -8.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.5% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 33.6% | 50.3% | 16.7% | 2.7% | 47.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 61.4% | 47.5% | -13.9% | 81.4% | -33.9% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 70.6% 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 | 82.9% | 70.6% | -12.3% | 83.2% | -12.6% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 11.1% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.9% | 17.5% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 11.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.4% | 70.8% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 14.7% | 12.8% | 9.8% | 4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 6.1% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 4.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 4.2% | -5.4% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 76.7% | -6.3% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 5% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.1% | 37.2% | -23.1% |
| Christian | 35.7% | 46.2% | -10.5% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 42.7% | 6.5% | 36.2% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Charles Street was 121.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.7% lower than the Bradley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Charles Street has the 34th highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Bradley and the 80th highest crime rate of 298 local areas in Pendle .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Charles Street, Nelson, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2021-04-08 | £104,688 |
| 41 Charles Street, Nelson, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2017-03-10 | £121,347 |
| 39 Charles Street, Nelson, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2007-07-20 | £131,659 |
| 37A Charles Street, Nelson, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2006-03-07 | £96,080 |
| 41 Charles Street, Nelson, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £69,950 | 2005-09-23 | £139,761 |
The percentage of student residents living in BB9 7RS 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 | 66 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 571 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McMillan Nursery School Railway Street , BB9 9AG | 2out of 4 | 1,279 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton Lane Nursery School Walton Lane , BB9 8BP | 4out of 4 | 2,276 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Nursery School Sefton Street , Brierfield BB9 5BE | 3out of 4 | 2,895 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School West Street , BB8 0HP | 3out of 4 | 3,892 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson Holland Place , Off Reedyford Road BB9 8HD | 3out of 4 | 148 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Primary School Dover Street , BB9 7RF | 3out of 4 | 371 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School Leeds Road , BB9 9TQ | 3out of 4 | 779 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrowford School Rushton Street , Barrowford BB9 6EA | 3out of 4 | 930 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lomeshaye Junior School Norfolk Street , BB9 7SY | 3out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pendle Vale College Oxford Road , BB9 8LF | 3out of 4 | 1,184 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 | 1,757 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Primet Academy Dent Street , BB8 8JF | 3out of 4 | 1,882 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsden Heights Community College Edge End Lane , BB9 0PR | - not rated | 2,166 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Park High School Venables Avenue , BB8 7DP | 3out of 4 | 4,774 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 591 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 | 781 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ghausia School 1-3 Cross Street , BB9 7EN | - not rated | 969 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Edenfield Girls' High School Brunswick Street , Nelson BB9 0PQ | - not rated | 1,214 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Pendle Community High School & College Oxford Road , BB9 8LF | 4out of 4 | 1,320 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle View Primary School Gibfield Road , BB8 8JT | 4out of 4 | 1,560 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boba Bubble Tea | 2B Forest Street, Nelson | 558 yd | |
| Safe Space | Hills House, Leeds Road | 559 yd | |
| The Mission | Central Gospel Mission, Goitside | 560 yd | |
| B.B.Q 2NIGHT | 139 Leeds Road, Nelson | 562 yd | |
| Chiefs Health Kitchen | 113 Leeds Road, Nelson | 590 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short Homers Working Mens Club | Working Mans Club, Midland Street | 369 yd | |
| Westfield Bowling Club | Scott Street, Nelson | 519 yd | |
| KSC And Catholic Club | 10-12 Forest Street, Nelson | 576 yd | |
| Revival Bar & Club | 1-7 Walton Street, Nelson | 590 yd | |
| Nelson Carters And Motormens Club | 104 Leeds Road, Nelson | 665 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holts Fish And Chips | 144 Scotland Road, Nelson | 368 yd | |
| Aryan's | 140 Scotland Road, Nelson | 391 yd | |
| Al-Noor House | 45 Regent Street, Nelson | 410 yd | |
| Burger Bay | Bradley Fold, Bankhouse Road | 444 yd | |
| Subway | Junction 13 Service Station, Westfield | 469 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons Supermarket, Pendle Street | 742 yd | |
| Home Bargains | 2 New Scotland Road, Nelson | 841 yd | |
| Super Fresh | 4-6 Manchester Road, Nelson | 908 yd | |
| Spar | Units 3 To 6, 80 Gisburn Road | 986 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hodge House Playing Fields REGENT STREET | grass pitches | 340 yd |
| Pendle Health Studio (Closed) Bradley Hall Road | health and fitness suite | 605 yd |
| Bullholme Playing Field Off Wilton Street | grass pitches | 656 yd |
| Swinden Playing Field Cravendale Avenue | cycling, grass pitches | 684 yd |
| Seedhill Athletics & Fitness Centre SURREY ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 688 yd |
| Nelson And Colne College SCOTLAND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 696 yd |
| Nelson Cricket Club Surrey Road | grass pitches | 780 yd |
| Pendle Wavelengths LEEDS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 785 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.