St Johns Place is in Nelson and in Blackburn With Darwen district. BB9 9PB is located in the Marsden & Southfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Pendle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Johns Place, Nelson, BB9 9PB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB9 8DH, BB9 9PD, BB9 9PA, BB9 9NG, BB9 8AN, BB9 9JS, BB9 9JP, BB9 8BT, BB9 8AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB9 9PB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 49.2% | -4.8% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 46% | 50.8% | 4.8% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 30.9% | 39.7% | 8.8% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.3% | 39.7% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -4.5% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 14% | 13.1% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 5.5% | -5.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 35.3% | 43.6% | 8.3% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 36.7% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 14.4% | -4.9% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 8% | 3.6% | -4.4% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.8% | 21.5% | -16.3% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 12.4% | 0.5% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.5% | 12.9% | -7.6% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 6.4% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 17.2% | 10.4% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.2% | 27% | 15.8% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2.6% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 6.6% | 14.4% | 7.8% | 2.7% | 11.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92% | 82.3% | -9.7% | 81.4% | 0.9% |
In this area, 84.3% 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 | 95.4% | 84.3% | -11.1% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 4.6% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 84.3% | -10.8% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 9.2% | 8.9% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 4.3% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 44.9% | 46.2% | -1.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 14.1% | 6.5% | 7.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Johns Place was 52.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.5% lower than the Bradley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Johns Place has the 21st lowest crime rate of 95 local areas in Bradley and the 102nd lowest crime rate of 297 local areas in Pendle .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 St Johns Place, Nelson, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2019-11-14 | £104,855 |
| 7 St Johns Place, Nelson, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2016-01-29 | £123,232 |
| 7 St Johns Place, Nelson, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £57,500 | 2012-04-27 | £105,551 |
| 4 St Johns Place, Nelson, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2006-10-10 | £149,748 |
| 17 St Johns Place, Nelson, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £44,000 | 2006-07-25 | £77,909 |
BB9 9PB 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 | 71 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walton Lane Nursery School Walton Lane , BB9 8BP | 4out of 4 | 986 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Nursery School Bradley Road East , BB9 7QH | 3out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McMillan Nursery School Railway Street , BB9 9AG | 3out of 4 | 1,242 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Nursery School Sefton Street , Brierfield BB9 5BE | 3out of 4 | 3,062 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School West Street , BB8 0HP | 3out of 4 | 3,272 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Castercliff Community Primary School Marsden Hall Road North , BB9 8JJ | - not rated | 533 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castercliff Primary School Marsden Hall Road North , BB9 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 533 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy Trent Road , BB9 0NX | 3out of 4 | 565 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Marsden St John's Church of England Primary School Trent Road , BB9 0NX | - not rated | 565 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walverden Primary School Bracewell Street , BB9 0TL | 3out of 4 | 658 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Walton High School Oxford Road , BB9 8JG | - not rated | 638 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle Vale College Oxford Road , BB9 8LF | 3out of 4 | 683 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School Gibfield Road , BB8 8JT | 2out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Primet Academy Dent Street , BB8 8JF | 2out of 4 | 1,483 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Primet High School Dent Street , BB8 8JF | - not rated | 1,483 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,949 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Whitham Sixth Form Burnley Campus , BB10 1JD | - not rated | 4,855 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 747 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon Brook School Townhouse Road , BB9 8DG | - not rated | 868 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Townhouse School Townhouse Road , BB9 8DG | - not rated | 868 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon Brook School Hendon Brook , Townhouse Road BB9 8BP | - not rated | 986 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle View Primary School Gibfield Road , BB8 8JT | 4out of 4 | 1,146 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenfield Cafe | 27 Glenfield Road, Nelson | 434 yd | |
| Plaice On The Hill | 38 Larch Street, Nelson | 615 yd | |
| Safe Space | Hills House, Leeds Road | 751 yd | |
| Santa's | 174-176 Leeds Road, Nelson | 762 yd | |
| Chunky Chicken | 292-294 Leeds Road, Nelson | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Old Brass Band Club | 57-59 Barkerhouse Road, Nelson | 767 yd | |
| Short Homers Working Mens Club | Working Mans Club, Midland Street | 943 yd | |
| Nelson Carters And Motormens Club | 104 Leeds Road, Nelson | 991 yd | |
| St Georges Social Club | St Georges Social Centre, Vaughan Street | 1,012 yd | |
| Revival Bar & Club | 1-7 Walton Street, Nelson | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasian City | 2 Glenfield Road, Nelson | 386 yd | |
| Mayflower | 49 Belgrave Street, Nelson | 527 yd | |
| Smash Eat | 26 Hallam Road, Nelson | 594 yd | |
| Hamza Takeaway | 67 Larch Street, Nelson | 615 yd | |
| The China Chef | 73 Barkerhouse Road, Nelson | 658 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castercliff Primary Academy MARSDEN HALL ROAD NORTH | grass pitches | 522 yd |
| Ringstone Crescent RINGSTONE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 583 yd |
| Marsden Park Walton Lane | tennis courts | 590 yd |
| Great Marsden St John'S C Of E Primary Academy TRENT ROAD | grass pitches | 604 yd |
| Pendle Health Studio (Closed) Bradley Hall Road | health and fitness suite | 714 yd |
| Pendle Vale College PENDLE VALE COLLEGE PENDLE VALE COLLEGE OXFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 737 yd |
| Boundary Playing Fields Thorne Street | grass pitches | 871 yd |
| Marsden Park Public Golf Course TOWN HOUSE ROAD | golf | 880 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.