Parrock Street is in Nelson and in Pendle district. BB9 9TS 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 Parrock Street, Nelson, BB9 9TS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB9 9TR, BB9 9TT, BB9 9TU, BB9 9XS, BB9 9TP, BB9 9TW, BB9 9TN, BB9 9YD, BB9 9XT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB9 9TS is primarily male, with 53.4% of the population 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 | 50.7% | 46.6% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 49.3% | 53.4% | 4.1% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
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 | 32% | 41.5% | 9.5% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.8% | 39% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -5.2% |
| Separated | 7.5% | 3% | -4.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 8.9% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 7.6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.7% | 39.6% | 6.9% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 30.4% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 19.7% | 17.3% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 14.4% | 9.2% | -5.2% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
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 9TS this area, 51.9% 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 13.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 53.1% | 51.9% | -1.2% | 18.2% | 33.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 11.1% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 8.5% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 4.3% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.3% | 8.5% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -8.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.9% | 13.2% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -20.6% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2.6% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.6% 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 | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 46.1% | 44.2% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 41.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 45.4% | 52.6% | 7.2% | 81.4% | -28.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
In this area, 59.2% 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 | 75.4% | 59.2% | -16.2% | 83.2% | -24.0% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 21.8% | 20.0% | 6.1% | 15.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.5% | 18.7% | -3.8% | 5.6% | 13.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.6% | 59.4% | -14.2% | 83.2% | -23.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 17% | 16.6% | 9.8% | 7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 6.7% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 9.5% | 7.4% | 2.2% | 7.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.8% | 7.4% | -13.4% | 1.9% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.3% | 76.7% | -24.4% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Poland | 7.8% | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| Romania | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 21.4% | 13.5% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.9% | 37.2% | -15.3% |
| Christian | 37.1% | 46.2% | -9.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 33.6% | 6.5% | 27.1% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parrock Street was 558.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 282.9% higher than the Bradley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Parrock Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Bradley and the 5th highest crime rate of 298 local areas in Pendle .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 231.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Parrock Street, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £13,000 | 1999-04-09 | £62,214 |
| 11 Parrock Street, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £10,000 | 1999-01-22 | £51,276 |
| 8 Parrock Street, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £12,000 | 1998-10-19 | £61,218 |
| 2 Parrock Street, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £12,000 | 1998-08-21 | £55,576 |
| 7 Parrock Street, Nelson, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £9,500 | 1998-06-30 | £42,623 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Other | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 135 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McMillan Nursery School Railway Street , BB9 9AG | 2out of 4 | 615 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton Lane Nursery School Walton Lane , BB9 8BP | 4out of 4 | 1,985 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Nursery School Sefton Street , Brierfield BB9 5BE | 3out of 4 | 2,410 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School West Street , BB8 0HP | 3out of 4 | 4,029 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School Leeds Road , BB9 9TQ | 3out of 4 | 84 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Primary School Dover Street , BB9 7RF | 3out of 4 | 446 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walverden Primary School Bracewell Street , BB9 0TL | 3out of 4 | 654 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Infant School and Nursery Every Street , BB9 7HF | 4out of 4 | 709 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lomeshaye Junior School Norfolk Street , BB9 7SY | 3out of 4 | 835 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,163 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsden Heights Community College Edge End Lane , BB9 0PR | - not rated | 1,645 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School Gibfield Road , BB8 8JT | 3out of 4 | 1,806 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Primet Academy Dent Street , BB8 8JF | 3out of 4 | 2,045 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Thursby Community College Eastern Avenue , BB10 2AT | 3out of 4 | 4,278 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 | 1,055 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 | 535 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ghausia School 1-3 Cross Street , BB9 7EN | - not rated | 555 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Ikhlaas Primary School 35 Norfolk Street , BB9 7SY | - not rated | 712 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle Community High School & College Oxford Road , BB9 8LF | 4out of 4 | 1,308 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle View Primary School Gibfield Road , BB8 8JT | 4out of 4 | 1,678 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs Health Kitchen | 113 Leeds Road, Nelson | 115 yd | |
| Pendle Wavelengths | Wavelengths, Chapel Street | 198 yd | |
| B.B.Q 2NIGHT | 139 Leeds Road, Nelson | 202 yd | |
| Santa's | 174-176 Leeds Road, Nelson | 287 yd | |
| The Mission | Central Gospel Mission, Goitside | 310 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Carters And Motormens Club | 104 Leeds Road, Nelson | 92 yd | |
| Revival Bar & Club | 1-7 Walton Street, Nelson | 141 yd | |
| Nelson Old Brass Band Club | 57-59 Barkerhouse Road, Nelson | 149 yd | |
| Chalkers Snooker Club | 4 Scotland Road, Nelson | 384 yd | |
| KSC And Catholic Club | 10-12 Forest Street, Nelson | 446 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs Limited | 119 - 121 Leeds Road, Nelson | 145 yd | |
| Papa's Pizza | 144-146 Leeds Road, Nelson | 153 yd | |
| Pizza Perfection | 148 Leeds Road, Nelson | 164 yd | |
| Chesters | 62 Leeds Road, Nelson | 198 yd | |
| Bannu Beef Tilau \& Karachi Biriyani | 81 Leeds Road, Nelson | 225 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | 2 New Scotland Road, Nelson | 403 yd | |
| Super Fresh | 4-6 Manchester Road, Nelson | 490 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons Supermarket, Pendle Street | 677 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Superstore, Rigby Street | 738 yd | |
| APNA Store | 119-121 Bradshaw Street, Nelson | 921 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pendle Wavelengths LEEDS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 254 yd |
| Pendle Health Studio (Closed) Bradley Hall Road | health and fitness suite | 541 yd |
| Hodge House Playing Fields REGENT STREET | grass pitches | 810 yd |
| Nelson Cricket Club Surrey Road | grass pitches | 999 yd |
| St John Southworth Roman Catholic Primary School LOMESHAYE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,003 yd |
| Seedhill Athletics & Fitness Centre SURREY ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 1,019 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.