Rushton Close, Nelson, BB9 8JS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB9 8JS 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	51.5%	51.6%	0.1%	51.0%	0.6%
Male	48.5%	48.4%	-0.1%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	45.3%	41.7%	-3.6%	37.9%	3.8%
Married: Opposite sex	32.1%	37.7%	5.6%	44.2%	-6.5%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	3.7%	2%	-1.7%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	14%	12.3%	-1.7%	9.1%	3.2%
Widowed	4.9%	6%	1.1%	6.1%	-0.1%

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	42.7%	46.9%	4.2%	48.4%	-1.5%
Good health	36.6%	33.3%	-3.3%	33.6%	-0.3%
Fair health	14.8%	14.7%	-0.1%	12.7%	2.0%
Bad health	4.4%	3.5%	-0.9%	4.0%	-0.5%
Very bad health	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%	1.2%	0.3%

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 8JS this area, 32.3% 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 16.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	32.1%	32.3%	0.2%	18.2%	14.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16%	11.2%	-4.8%	9.6%	1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.5%	14.7%	-3.8%	13.4%	1.3%
Apprenticeship	5.3%	5.2%	-0.1%	5.3%	-0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.8%	15.1%	2.3%	16.9%	-1.8%
Degree or Similar	11.5%	16.3%	4.8%	33.8%	-17.5%
Other	3.7%	5.2%	1.5%	2.8%	2.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.7% 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%	1.5%	1.5%	1.1%	0.4%
Chinese	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.7%	0.5%
Indian	1.2%	0.6%	-0.6%	3.1%	-2.5%
Pakistani	8.4%	16.8%	8.4%	2.7%	14.1%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.9%	2.9%	2.0%	0.8%	2.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	0.9%	0.0%
White	89.2%	73.7%	-15.5%	81.4%	-7.7%
Roma	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Arab	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 79.7% 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	94.2%	79.7%	-14.5%	83.2%	-3.5%
European Union	2%	13.5%	11.5%	6.1%	7.4%
Africa	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	3.2%	6.8%	3.6%	5.6%	1.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.3%	80.2%	-13.1%	83.2%	-3.0%
10+ Years	1.5%	10.4%	8.9%	9.8%	0.6%
5-10 Years	0.3%	4.4%	4.1%	2.9%	1.5%
2-5 Years	0.9%	4.7%	3.8%	2.2%	2.5%
Less than 2 years	4.1%	0.3%	-3.8%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	64.6%	76.7%	-12.1%
Ireland	2.1%	0.6%	1.5%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Italy	2.1%	0.6%	1.5%
Spain	1.2%	0.4%	0.8%
Lithuania	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Poland	8%	1.3%	6.7%
Romania	2.7%	0.9%	1.8%
Southern Asia	0.9%	1.2%	-0.3%
No passport held	17.1%	13.5%	3.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.6%	37.2%	4.4%
Christian	33.3%	46.2%	-12.9%
Muslim	19.2%	6.5%	12.7%
Not answered	5.9%	6.0%	-0.1%

Safety

Is Rushton Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rushton Close was 108.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.8% lower than the Bradley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Rushton Close has the 41st highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Bradley and the 93rd highest crime rate of 298 local areas in Pendle .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£30,500

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in BB9 8JS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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) - 6/10 (average )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Rushton Close are based on 8 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 Rushton Close, Nelson, BB9 8JS

Estimated Average Property Prices for BB9 8JS

Average Price
£76,394

Semi-Detached
£101,707

Terraced
£70,065

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Rushton Close

Average Price
£80,846

Semi-Detached
£108,335

Terraced
£71,683

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Rushton CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
33 Rushton Close, Nelson, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£78,000	2020-03-26	£106,364
28 Rushton Close, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£57,766	2016-12-05	£91,569
31 Rushton Close, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£42,625	2014-01-03	£72,362
31 Rushton Close, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£42,000	2011-12-22	£76,885
28 Rushton Close, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£44,550	2007-10-19	£60,422

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BB9 8JS

Employment

BB9 8JS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	77
Part-Time Employee	40
Retired	33
Looking after home or family	24
Long-Term Sick or disabled	22
Student (economically inactive)	19
Other	17
Self-Employed	10
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	36
Manufacturing	29
Human health and social work activities	17
Construction	11
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Education	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Other	3
Information and communication	3
Financial and insurance activities	1
Transport and storage	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Walton Lane Nursery School Walton Lane , BB9 8BP	4out of 4	859 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bradley Nursery School Bradley Road East , BB9 7QH	4out of 4	1,473 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
McMillan Nursery School Railway Street , BB9 9AG	2out of 4	1,874 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Newtown Nursery School West Street , BB8 0HP	3out of 4	2,600 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woodfield Nursery School Sefton Street , Brierfield BB9 5BE	3out of 4	3,737 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Castercliff Primary School Marsden Hall Road North , BB9 8JJ	3out of 4	268 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Colne Primet Primary School Tatton Street , BB8 8JE	3out of 4	911 yd	Community 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	1,077 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Bradley Primary School Dover Street , BB9 7RF	3out of 4	1,253 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Walverden Primary School Bracewell Street , BB9 0TL	3out of 4	1,350 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pendle Vale College Oxford Road , BB9 8LF	3out of 4	348 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	415 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Colne Primet Academy Dent Street , BB8 8JF	3out of 4	756 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Marsden Heights Community College Edge End Lane , BB9 0PR	- not rated	2,974 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Colne Park High School Venables Avenue , BB8 7DP	3out of 4	3,608 yd	Academy converter	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	2,123 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pendle Community High School & College Oxford Road , BB9 8LF	4out of 4	226 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pendle View Primary School Gibfield Road , BB8 8JT	4out of 4	450 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Nook School Knotts Lane , Colne BB8 8HH	- not rated	1,565 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Edenfield Girls' High School Brunswick Street , Nelson BB9 0PQ	- not rated	1,780 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Ghausia School 1-3 Cross Street , BB9 7EN	- not rated	2,010 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Glenfield Cafe	27 Glenfield Road, Nelson	612 yd
The 19th Limited	Club House, Marsden Park Golf Course	644 yd
Age UK Lancashire	Aged Persons Social Centre, Leeds Road	772 yd
Panku Colne	Swinden Retail Park, Corporation Street	797 yd
Asda Cafe	Unit 1, Swinden Retail Park	835 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Spinning Mill	The Spinning Mill, Burnley Road		597 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tasian City	2 Glenfield Road, Nelson	662 yd
The Filling Station	347 Leeds Road, Nelson	704 yd
Golden Chopsticks	329 Leeds Road, Nelson	772 yd
Alfie's Takeaway	94 Bradley Hall Road, Nelson	902 yd
Phillips Lane Chippy	118 Burnley Road, Colne	904 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Asda Stores Limited	Unit 1, Swinden Retail Park		835 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Castercliff Primary Academy MARSDEN HALL ROAD NORTH	grass pitches	263 yd
Pendle Vale College PENDLE VALE COLLEGE PENDLE VALE COLLEGE OXFORD ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	319 yd
Saints John Fisher And Thomas More Rc High School GIBFIELD ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	390 yd
Marsden Park Walton Lane	tennis courts	440 yd
Boundary Playing Fields Thorne Street	grass pitches	485 yd
Colne Primet Academy DENT STREET	grass pitches	756 yd
Marsden Park Public Golf Course TOWN HOUSE ROAD	golf	781 yd
Pure Gym (Colne) SWINDEN RETAIL PARK SWINDEN RETAIL PARK CORPORATION STREET	health and fitness suite	810 yd
Ringstone Crescent RINGSTONE CRESCENT	grass pitches	821 yd
Pendle Health Studio (Closed) Bradley Hall Road	health and fitness suite	998 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	121.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of BB9 8JS