Hibson Road is in Nelson and in Pendle district. BB9 9AA is located in the Whitefield & Walverden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Pendle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hibson Road, Nelson, BB9 9AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB9 9AB, BB9 0AG, BB9 9BJ, BB9 9BL, BB9 0AE, BB9 0AA, BB9 0AL, BB9 0AB, BB9 7DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB9 9AA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50.5% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.5% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BB9 9AA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.1% | 33.9% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57% | 57.5% | 0.5% | 44.2% | 13.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 3.9% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 39.7% | 46.4% | 6.7% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 33.8% | -5.9% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 13.9% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 5% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 9AA this area, 38.8% 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 18.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.6% | 38.8% | 2.2% | 18.2% | 20.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 12.1% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 10.8% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 12.9% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 18.4% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -15.4% |
| Other | 13.6% | 3.7% | -9.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 13.1% 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 | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 77.5% | 73.8% | -3.7% | 2.7% | 71.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 15.6% | 13.1% | -2.5% | 81.4% | -68.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 55.2% 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 | 61.5% | 55.2% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -28.0% |
| European Union | 3% | 9.5% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 3.4% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 35.1% | 31.2% | -3.9% | 5.6% | 25.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.5% | 54.9% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -28.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 24.1% | 21.8% | 9.8% | 14.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 6.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 4.4% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.9% | 9.8% | -14.1% | 1.9% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71% | 76.7% | -5.7% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 4.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Southern Asia | 5.4% | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7% | 37.2% | -30.2% |
| Christian | 10.3% | 46.2% | -35.9% |
| Muslim | 78.5% | 6.5% | 72.0% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hibson Road was 62.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.1% lower than the Bradley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hibson Road has the 26th lowest crime rate of 95 local areas in Bradley and the 124th lowest crime rate of 297 local areas in Pendle .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31B Hibson Road, Nelson, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2025-12-15 | £90,643 |
| 31B Hibson Road, Nelson, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2025-12-15 | £90,643 |
| 27 Hibson Road, Nelson, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2025-12-15 | £90,643 |
| 29 Hibson Road, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £36,500 | 2019-05-10 | £56,052 |
| 31 Hibson Road, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £39,000 | 2018-04-03 | £58,947 |
BB9 9AA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BB9 9AA 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 | 92 |
| Looking after home or family | 58 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Other | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Nursery School Railway Street , BB9 9AG | 3out of 4 | 320 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Nursery School Bradley Road East , BB9 7QH | 3out of 4 | 775 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Nursery School Sefton Street , Brierfield BB9 5BE | 3out of 4 | 1,699 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton Lane Nursery School Walton Lane , BB9 8BP | 4out of 4 | 2,489 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barden Lane Nursery School Barden Lane , BB10 1HY | - not rated | 3,663 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marsden Community Primary School Percy Street , BB9 0BE | 3out of 4 | 233 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Lomeshaye Road , BB9 0DQ | 3out of 4 | 241 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Southworth Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson Lomeshaye Road , BB9 0DQ | - not rated | 241 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Infant School and Nursery Every Street , BB9 7HF | - not rated | 392 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School Hibson Road , BB9 0PY | 3out of 4 | 579 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Edge End High School Hibson Road , BB9 0PZ | - not rated | 821 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsden Heights Community College Edge End Lane , BB9 0PR | 3out of 4 | 938 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsden Heights Community College Edge End Lane , BB9 0PR | - not rated | 1,294 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brierfield Mansfield High School Elland Road , Brierfield BB9 5RX | - not rated | 1,294 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Walton High School Oxford Road , BB9 8JG | - not rated | 1,832 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Lancashire Learning Group Scotland Road , BB9 7YT | - not rated | 1,314 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Whitham Sixth Form Burnley Campus , BB10 1JD | - not rated | 3,675 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley College Princess Way , BB12 0AN | - not rated | 5,178 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghausia School 1-3 Cross Street , BB9 7EN | - not rated | 321 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Edenfield Girls' High School Brunswick Street , Nelson BB9 0PQ | - not rated | 382 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Devereux Preparatory School Laurel Bank House , Carr Road BB9 7SR | - not rated | 540 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ikhlaas Primary School 35 Norfolk Street , BB9 7SY | - not rated | 701 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grow Independent School Lower Clough Business Centre , Pendle Street BB9 8PH | - not rated | 1,679 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansha Sweet Centre | 62 - 66 Manchester Road, Nelson | 234 yd | |
| Your Girl Can Bake | 60 Manchester Road, Nelson | 237 yd | |
| Curry On The Street | Railway Street Community Centre, Railway Street | 245 yd | |
| Chocstop Dessert Cafe | 98-100 Manchester Road, Nelson | 254 yd | |
| UK Fried Chicken (Halal) | 84 Manchester Road, Nelson | 254 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Hotel | Hibson Road, Nelson | 228 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson Hotel, 2 Manchester Road | 368 yd | |
| Chalkers Snooker Club | 4 Scotland Road, Nelson | 501 yd | |
| Nelson Warpdressers Club | 2A New Brown Street, Nelson | 554 yd | |
| KSC And Catholic Club | 10-12 Forest Street, Nelson | 692 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sugar Hut Nelson Limited | 3 - 5 Rigby Street, Nelson | 184 yd | |
| The Chippy | 95 Bradshaw Street, Nelson | 185 yd | |
| FREDDY'S CHICKEN & PIZZA | 68 - 70 Manchester Road, Nelson | 228 yd | |
| Halos Desserts | Unit 1, 72 Manchester Road | 229 yd | |
| Texas Chicken & Pizza Limited | 78 Manchester Road, Nelson | 229 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Superstore, Rigby Street | 166 yd | |
| APNA Store | 119-121 Bradshaw Street, Nelson | 230 yd | |
| Super Fresh | 4-6 Manchester Road, Nelson | 352 yd | |
| Home Bargains | 2 New Scotland Road, Nelson | 423 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons Supermarket, Pendle Street | 653 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St John Southworth Roman Catholic Primary School LOMESHAYE ROAD | grass pitches | 242 yd |
| Pendle Wavelengths LEEDS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 529 yd |
| Edge End Playing Fields | grass pitches | 777 yd |
| Marsden Heights Community College Playing Fields (Closed) Hibson Road | grass pitches | 803 yd |
| Nelson Cricket Club Surrey Road | grass pitches | 1,001 yd |
| Victoria Park Lomeshaye Way | grass pitches | 1,001 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.