Princess Street is in Nelson and in Pendle district. BB9 9BN 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 Princess Street, Nelson, BB9 9BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB9 0NG, BB9 9BU, BB9 9BZ, BB9 9BS, BB9 9AY, BB9 0BG, BB9 9BB, BB9 9BX, BB9 0AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB9 9BN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 53.2% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 48.6% | 46.8% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 9BN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.4% 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 | 26.3% | 30.9% | 4.6% | 37.9% | -7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.6% | 57.4% | -3.2% | 44.2% | 13.2% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 6.3% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 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 | 46% | 56.8% | 10.8% | 48.4% | 8.4% |
| Good health | 35% | 26.9% | -8.1% | 33.6% | -6.7% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 9.6% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 5.5% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 9BN this area, 28.4% 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 19.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.4% | 28.4% | 1.0% | 18.2% | 10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 13.5% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 12.1% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 6% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 16.4% | 7.6% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.8% | 19.5% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -14.3% |
| Other | 15% | 4% | -11.0% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 12.4% 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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 71.1% | 84.8% | 13.7% | 2.7% | 82.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 26.3% | 12.4% | -13.9% | 81.4% | -69.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 55.3% 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 | 70.1% | 55.3% | -14.8% | 83.2% | -27.9% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 6.1% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.3% | 37.9% | 11.6% | 5.6% | 32.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.1% | 55% | -15.1% | 83.2% | -28.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 18.3% | 16.3% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 9.2% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 7.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.4% | 14.9% | -3.5% | 1.9% | 13.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.4% | 76.7% | -9.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 3.7% | 0.4% | 3.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 14.3% | 1.2% | 13.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.5% | 37.2% | -30.7% |
| Christian | 7.3% | 46.2% | -38.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 80.2% | 6.5% | 73.7% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Princess Street was 79.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.3% lower than the Bradley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Princess Street has the 36th lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Bradley and the 139th highest crime rate of 298 local areas in Pendle .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 24.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86 Princess Street, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2024-07-03 | £114,130 |
| 46 Princess Street, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2018-07-31 | £73,099 |
| 44 Princess Street, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £34,000 | 2017-10-23 | £47,955 |
| 68 Princess Street, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £48,500 | 2016-12-21 | £76,498 |
| 49 Princess Street, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £27,000 | 2016-11-10 | £41,667 |
The percentage of student residents living in BB9 9BN 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 | 72 |
| Looking after home or family | 69 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 42 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Other | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Nursery School Railway Street , BB9 9AG | 2out of 4 | 287 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Nursery School Bradley Road East , BB9 7QH | 4out of 4 | 891 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Nursery School Sefton Street , Brierfield BB9 5BE | 3out of 4 | 1,611 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton Lane Nursery School Walton Lane , BB9 8BP | 4out of 4 | 2,480 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reedley Hallows Nursery School Burnley Campus , Barden Lane BB10 1JD | 4out of 4 | 3,563 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 77 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Southworth Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson Lomeshaye Road , BB9 0DQ | 3out of 4 | 252 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School Hibson Road , BB9 0PY | 3out of 4 | 432 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Infant School and Nursery Every Street , BB9 7HF | 4out of 4 | 547 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School Leeds Road , BB9 9TQ | 3out of 4 | 731 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marsden Heights Community College Edge End Lane , BB9 0PR | - not rated | 842 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle Vale College Oxford Road , BB9 8LF | 3out of 4 | 1,907 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 | 2,538 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Primet Academy Dent Street , BB8 8JF | 3out of 4 | 2,810 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Thursby Community College Eastern Avenue , BB10 2AT | 3out of 4 | 3,533 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,473 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley College Princess Way , BB12 0AN | - not rated | 5,068 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edenfield Girls' High School Brunswick Street , Nelson BB9 0PQ | - not rated | 376 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ghausia School 1-3 Cross Street , BB9 7EN | - not rated | 480 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Ikhlaas Primary School 35 Norfolk Street , BB9 7SY | - not rated | 861 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle Community High School & College Oxford Road , BB9 8LF | 4out of 4 | 2,045 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle View Primary School Gibfield Road , BB8 8JT | 4out of 4 | 2,441 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry On The Street | Railway Street Community Centre, Railway Street | 217 yd | |
| Mansha Sweet Centre | 62 - 66 Manchester Road, Nelson | 456 yd | |
| Your Girl Can Bake | 60 Manchester Road, Nelson | 457 yd | |
| Beans And Buns | Pendle Rise, Holme Street | 463 yd | |
| Subway | Springbank Garage, Manchester Road | 467 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Hotel | Hibson Road, Nelson | 381 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson Hotel, 2 Manchester Road | 534 yd | |
| Chalkers Snooker Club | 4 Scotland Road, Nelson | 649 yd | |
| St Georges Social Club | St Georges Social Centre, Vaughan Street | 726 yd | |
| Nelson Warpdressers Club | 2A New Brown Street, Nelson | 736 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chippy | 95 Bradshaw Street, Nelson | 74 yd | |
| Ali Takeaway | 140 Chapel House Road, Nelson | 239 yd | |
| Curry House Nelson LTD | 151 Railway Street, Nelson | 255 yd | |
| Captain Cooks | 43 Railway Street, Nelson | 372 yd | |
| The Village Pizzeria | 27 - 29 Railway Street, Nelson | 396 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| APNA Store | 119-121 Bradshaw Street, Nelson | 138 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Superstore, Rigby Street | 399 yd | |
| Super Fresh | 4-6 Manchester Road, Nelson | 519 yd | |
| Home Bargains | 2 New Scotland Road, Nelson | 565 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons Supermarket, Pendle Street | 864 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St John Southworth Roman Catholic Primary School LOMESHAYE ROAD | grass pitches | 343 yd |
| Pendle Wavelengths LEEDS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 622 yd |
| Edge End Playing Fields | grass pitches | 711 yd |
| Marsden Heights Community College Playing Fields (Closed) Hibson Road | grass pitches | 715 yd |
| Ultimate Strength & Fitness BRUNSWICK HOUSE BRUNSWICK HOUSE BRUNSWICK STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,046 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.