The Green is in Nelson and in Pendle district. BB9 8JT 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 The Green, Nelson, BB9 8JT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB9 8JS, BB9 8JU, BB9 8JX, BB9 8JY, BB9 8JL, BB9 8JZ, BB9 8DA, BB8 8JU, BB9 8JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB9 8JT 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% |
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% |
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% |
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 8JT 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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Green 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.
The Green 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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 The Green, Nelson, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2022-12-06 | £118,660 |
| 42 The Green, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2021-10-01 | £91,156 |
| 35 The Green, Nelson, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £104,950 | 2021-07-09 | £120,680 |
| 34 The Green, Nelson, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2020-01-15 | £88,636 |
| 35 The Green, Nelson, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2018-12-10 | £137,110 |
BB9 8JT 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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walton Lane Nursery School Walton Lane , BB9 8BP | 4out of 4 | 905 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Nursery School Bradley Road East , BB9 7QH | 4out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McMillan Nursery School Railway Street , BB9 9AG | 2out of 4 | 1,872 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School West Street , BB8 0HP | 3out of 4 | 2,605 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Nursery School Sefton Street , Brierfield BB9 5BE | 3out of 4 | 3,736 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 | 307 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Primet Primary School Tatton Street , BB8 8JE | 3out of 4 | 889 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 | 1,113 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Primary School Dover Street , BB9 7RF | 3out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walverden Primary School Bracewell Street , BB9 0TL | 3out of 4 | 1,356 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 315 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 | 404 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Primet Academy Dent Street , BB8 8JF | 3out of 4 | 736 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsden Heights Community College Edge End Lane , BB9 0PR | - not rated | 2,972 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson and Colne College Scotland Road , BB9 7YT | - not rated | 2,090 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 | 185 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle View Primary School Gibfield Road , BB8 8JT | 4out of 4 | 416 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nook School Knotts Lane , Colne BB8 8HH | - not rated | 1,586 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Edenfield Girls' High School Brunswick Street , Nelson BB9 0PQ | - not rated | 1,777 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ghausia School 1-3 Cross Street , BB9 7EN | - not rated | 1,995 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | 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 | 596 yd | |
| The 19th Limited | Club House, Marsden Park Golf Course | 690 yd | |
| Age UK Lancashire | Aged Persons Social Centre, Leeds Road | 736 yd | |
| Panku Colne | Swinden Retail Park, Corporation Street | 751 yd | |
| Asda Cafe | Unit 1, Swinden Retail Park | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spinning Mill | The Spinning Mill, Burnley Road | 551 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasian City | 2 Glenfield Road, Nelson | 648 yd | |
| The Filling Station | 347 Leeds Road, Nelson | 665 yd | |
| Golden Chopsticks | 329 Leeds Road, Nelson | 736 yd | |
| Phillips Lane Chippy | 118 Burnley Road, Colne | 873 yd | |
| Alfie's Takeaway | 94 Bradley Hall Road, Nelson | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Limited | Unit 1, Swinden Retail Park | 794 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pendle Vale College PENDLE VALE COLLEGE PENDLE VALE COLLEGE OXFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 280 yd |
| Castercliff Primary Academy MARSDEN HALL ROAD NORTH | grass pitches | 290 yd |
| Saints John Fisher And Thomas More Rc High School GIBFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 367 yd |
| Boundary Playing Fields Thorne Street | grass pitches | 441 yd |
| Marsden Park Walton Lane | tennis courts | 481 yd |
| Colne Primet Academy DENT STREET | grass pitches | 729 yd |
| Pure Gym (Colne) SWINDEN RETAIL PARK SWINDEN RETAIL PARK CORPORATION STREET | health and fitness suite | 765 yd |
| Marsden Park Public Golf Course TOWN HOUSE ROAD | golf | 827 yd |
| Ringstone Crescent RINGSTONE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Pendle Health Studio (Closed) Bradley Hall Road | health and fitness suite | 973 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% |
| Median download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 275.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.