Reedyford Road is in Nelson and in Pendle district. BB9 8LN 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 Reedyford Road, Nelson, BB9 8LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB9 8LL, BB9 7RR, BB9 7RP, BB9 8LS, BB9 8EH, BB9 7RW, BB9 8EN, BB9 8LR, BB9 7RN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB9 8LN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 50.8% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 50.9% | 49.2% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 34.7% | 35.6% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.3% | 46.5% | 3.2% | 44.2% | 2.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 5.6% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 11.8% | 8.8% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 38.6% | 40% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -8.4% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 33.2% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 17% | 16.9% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 8.6% | 7.7% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 8LN this area, 38.1% 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 16.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.8% | 38.1% | -2.7% | 18.2% | 19.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 9.4% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 12.1% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 10% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.4% | 16.8% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -17.0% |
| Other | 10.2% | 9.4% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 6.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 46.6% | 54.9% | 8.3% | 2.7% | 52.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| White | 47.8% | 31.7% | -16.1% | 81.4% | -49.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
In this area, 57.1% 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 | 74.1% | 57.1% | -17.0% | 83.2% | -26.1% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21% | 28.5% | 7.5% | 5.6% | 22.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.1% | 57.1% | -17.0% | 83.2% | -26.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 16.7% | 14.2% | 9.8% | 6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 7.1% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 8.8% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 6.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.4% | 10.3% | -5.1% | 1.9% | 8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.8% | 76.7% | -16.9% |
| Italy | 7.1% | 0.6% | 6.5% |
| Spain | 3% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 8.6% | 1.2% | 7.4% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.5% | 37.2% | -24.7% |
| Christian | 20% | 46.2% | -26.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 66% | 6.5% | 59.5% |
| Not answered | 0.9% | 6.0% | -5.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Reedyford Road was 87.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.4% lower than the Bradley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Reedyford Road has the 40th lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Bradley and the 130th highest crime rate of 298 local areas in Pendle .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Reedyford Road, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2024-01-10 | £77,790 |
| 10 Reedyford Road, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-07-17 | £108,814 |
| 24 Reedyford Road, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2021-03-26 | £126,928 |
| 16 Reedyford Road, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £58,500 | 2019-09-30 | £82,744 |
| 16 Reedyford Road, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £48,000 | 2018-10-26 | £66,116 |
The percentage of student residents living in BB9 8LN 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 | 71 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Looking after home or family | 45 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 506 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McMillan Nursery School Railway Street , BB9 9AG | 2out of 4 | 1,194 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton Lane Nursery School Walton Lane , BB9 8BP | 4out of 4 | 1,850 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Nursery School Sefton Street , Brierfield BB9 5BE | 3out of 4 | 2,978 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School West Street , BB8 0HP | 3out of 4 | 3,577 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Primary School Dover Street , BB9 7RF | 3out of 4 | 162 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson Holland Place , Off Reedyford Road BB9 8HD | 3out of 4 | 465 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School Leeds Road , BB9 9TQ | 3out of 4 | 666 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walverden Primary School Bracewell Street , BB9 0TL | 3out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Infant School and Nursery Every Street , BB9 7HF | 4out of 4 | 1,179 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 | 780 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 | 1,389 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Primet Academy Dent Street , BB8 8JF | 3out of 4 | 1,564 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsden Heights Community College Edge End Lane , BB9 0PR | - not rated | 2,219 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Park High School Venables Avenue , BB8 7DP | 3out of 4 | 4,502 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 | 1,009 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 | 923 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ikhlaas Primary School 35 Norfolk Street , BB9 7SY | - not rated | 1,026 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ghausia School 1-3 Cross Street , BB9 7EN | - not rated | 1,061 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Edenfield Girls' High School Brunswick Street , Nelson BB9 0PQ | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Pendle View Primary School Gibfield Road , BB8 8JT | 4out of 4 | 1,215 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chunky Chicken | 292-294 Leeds Road, Nelson | 188 yd | |
| Safe Space | Hills House, Leeds Road | 201 yd | |
| Santa's | 174-176 Leeds Road, Nelson | 325 yd | |
| B.B.Q 2NIGHT | 139 Leeds Road, Nelson | 382 yd | |
| Age UK Lancashire | Aged Persons Social Centre, Leeds Road | 398 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short Homers Working Mens Club | Working Mans Club, Midland Street | 162 yd | |
| Revival Bar & Club | 1-7 Walton Street, Nelson | 555 yd | |
| Nelson Carters And Motormens Club | 104 Leeds Road, Nelson | 607 yd | |
| Nelson Old Brass Band Club | 57-59 Barkerhouse Road, Nelson | 619 yd | |
| KSC And Catholic Club | 10-12 Forest Street, Nelson | 748 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing Fa | 239 Leeds Road, Nelson | 173 yd | |
| Alfie's Takeaway | 94 Bradley Hall Road, Nelson | 226 yd | |
| Smash Eat | 26 Hallam Road, Nelson | 378 yd | |
| Al-Noor House | 45 Regent Street, Nelson | 394 yd | |
| Golden Chopsticks | 329 Leeds Road, Nelson | 398 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | 2 New Scotland Road, Nelson | 906 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons Supermarket, Pendle Street | 984 yd | |
| Super Fresh | 4-6 Manchester Road, Nelson | 993 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pendle Health Studio (Closed) Bradley Hall Road | health and fitness suite | 192 yd |
| Hodge House Playing Fields REGENT STREET | grass pitches | 272 yd |
| Swinden Playing Field Cravendale Avenue | cycling, grass pitches | 682 yd |
| Boundary Playing Fields Thorne Street | grass pitches | 759 yd |
| Pendle Wavelengths LEEDS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 788 yd |
| Pendle Vale College PENDLE VALE COLLEGE PENDLE VALE COLLEGE OXFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 831 yd |
| Bullholme Playing Field Off Wilton Street | grass pitches | 1,000 yd |
| Pure Gym (Colne) SWINDEN RETAIL PARK SWINDEN RETAIL PARK CORPORATION STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,015 yd |
| Castercliff Primary Academy MARSDEN HALL ROAD NORTH | grass pitches | 1,076 yd |
| Seedhill Athletics & Fitness Centre SURREY ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 1,079 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.