Glenfield Road is in Nelson and in Pendle district. BB9 8AW is located in the Marsden & Southfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Pendle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Glenfield Road, Nelson, BB9 8AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB9 8JR, BB9 8AP, BB9 8AX, BB9 8JP, BB9 8AZ, BB9 8BA, BB9 8JW, BB9 8HU, BB9 8HT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB9 8AW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50.4% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.6% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 43.1% | 42% | -1.1% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.7% | 41.2% | 7.5% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 9.6% | -4.3% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 4% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.2% | 53% | 7.8% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 32.8% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 10.7% | -6.9% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around BB9 8AW this area, 33.1% 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 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.1% | 33.1% | 11.0% | 18.2% | 14.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 13.9% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 13.1% | -6.4% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 6% | -0.4% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 12.7% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.4% | 17.9% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 6% | 3.2% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.2% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 9.8% | 26.6% | 16.8% | 2.7% | 23.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 87.5% | 68.2% | -19.3% | 81.4% | -13.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 76.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.3% | 76.2% | -18.1% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 10.7% | 8.6% | 5.6% | 5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 76.2% | -17.8% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 9.9% | 8.1% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 4.6% | 4.0% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.4% | 76.7% | -12.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 5% | 0.3% | 4.7% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.2% | 37.2% | -5.0% |
| Christian | 37.1% | 46.2% | -9.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 26.1% | 6.5% | 19.6% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glenfield Road was 75.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.2% lower than the Bradley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Glenfield Road has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Bradley and the 149th highest crime rate of 298 local areas in Pendle .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Glenfield Road, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £65,750 | 2024-11-20 | £66,955 |
| 8 Glenfield Road, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2024-10-25 | £105,316 |
| 12 Glenfield Road, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2024-05-29 | £76,839 |
| 4 Glenfield Road, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2021-10-15 | £56,689 |
| 7 Glenfield Road, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £63,950 | 2020-12-07 | £82,198 |
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 46 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 820 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McMillan Nursery School Railway Street , BB9 9AG | 2out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton Lane Nursery School Walton Lane , BB9 8BP | 4out of 4 | 1,281 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Nursery School Sefton Street , Brierfield BB9 5BE | 3out of 4 | 3,114 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School West Street , BB8 0HP | 3out of 4 | 3,249 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castercliff Primary School Marsden Hall Road North , BB9 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 636 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Primary School Dover Street , BB9 7RF | 3out of 4 | 659 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walverden Primary School Bracewell Street , BB9 0TL | 3out of 4 | 803 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School Leeds Road , BB9 9TQ | 3out of 4 | 841 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy Trent Road , BB9 0NX | 3out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 400 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 | 1,028 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Primet Academy Dent Street , BB8 8JF | 3out of 4 | 1,305 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsden Heights Community College Edge End Lane , BB9 0PR | - not rated | 2,346 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Park High School Venables Avenue , BB8 7DP | 3out of 4 | 4,238 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 | 1,573 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pendle Community High School & College Oxford Road , BB9 8LF | 4out of 4 | 534 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle View Primary School Gibfield Road , BB8 8JT | 4out of 4 | 937 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edenfield Girls' High School Brunswick Street , Nelson BB9 0PQ | - not rated | 1,149 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ghausia School 1-3 Cross Street , BB9 7EN | - not rated | 1,349 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Ikhlaas Primary School 35 Norfolk Street , BB9 7SY | - not rated | 1,459 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenfield Cafe | 27 Glenfield Road, Nelson | 69 yd | |
| Chunky Chicken | 292-294 Leeds Road, Nelson | 424 yd | |
| Age UK Lancashire | Aged Persons Social Centre, Leeds Road | 439 yd | |
| Safe Space | Hills House, Leeds Road | 478 yd | |
| Santa's | 174-176 Leeds Road, Nelson | 557 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short Homers Working Mens Club | Working Mans Club, Midland Street | 660 yd | |
| Spinning Mill | The Spinning Mill, Burnley Road | 696 yd | |
| Nelson Old Brass Band Club | 57-59 Barkerhouse Road, Nelson | 709 yd | |
| Revival Bar & Club | 1-7 Walton Street, Nelson | 870 yd | |
| Nelson Carters And Motormens Club | 104 Leeds Road, Nelson | 874 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasian City | 2 Glenfield Road, Nelson | 2 yd | |
| Alfie's Takeaway | 94 Bradley Hall Road, Nelson | 368 yd | |
| Mayflower | 49 Belgrave Street, Nelson | 386 yd | |
| Smash Eat | 26 Hallam Road, Nelson | 396 yd | |
| Golden Chopsticks | 329 Leeds Road, Nelson | 439 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pendle Health Studio (Closed) Bradley Hall Road | health and fitness suite | 400 yd |
| Pendle Vale College PENDLE VALE COLLEGE PENDLE VALE COLLEGE OXFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 479 yd |
| Castercliff Primary Academy MARSDEN HALL ROAD NORTH | grass pitches | 530 yd |
| Boundary Playing Fields Thorne Street | grass pitches | 553 yd |
| Marsden Park Walton Lane | tennis courts | 731 yd |
| Hodge House Playing Fields REGENT STREET | grass pitches | 791 yd |
| Ringstone Crescent RINGSTONE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 892 yd |
| Saints John Fisher And Thomas More Rc High School GIBFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 956 yd |
| Great Marsden St John'S C Of E Primary Academy TRENT ROAD | grass pitches | 982 yd |
| Pure Gym (Colne) SWINDEN RETAIL PARK SWINDEN RETAIL PARK CORPORATION STREET | health and fitness suite | 989 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 | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 236.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.