The Victory Centre is in Nelson and in Pendle district. BB9 9UP is located in the Bradley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Pendle. This postcode has been in use since 1996-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Victory Centre, Nelson, BB9 9UP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB9 7UU, BB9 9SZ, BB9 7UT, BB9 7NN, BB9 7LJ, BB9 9SY, BB9 7UY, BB9 7NH, BB9 9TD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB9 9UP 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 9UP 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 The Victory Centre 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.
The Victory Centre 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 - 11 Trafalgar Mall, Nelson, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2019-09-26 | £66,911 |
| Unit 9 Trafalgar Mall The Victory Centre, Nelson, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2017-04-05 | £97,669 |
| Flat 101 The Galleries The Victory Centre, Nelson, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2017-03-29 | £85,775 |
| Unit 1-2 Trafalgar Mall, Nelson, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £66,600 | 2017-03-20 | £95,211 |
| Unit 3 Trafalgar Mall The Victory Centre, Nelson, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £60,600 | 2017-03-20 | £86,633 |
| 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 | 351 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McMillan Nursery School Railway Street , BB9 9AG | 2out of 4 | 562 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Nursery School Sefton Street , Brierfield BB9 5BE | 3out of 4 | 2,146 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton Lane Nursery School Walton Lane , BB9 8BP | 4out of 4 | 2,334 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reedley Hallows Nursery School Burnley Campus , Barden Lane BB10 1JD | 4out of 4 | 4,143 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 334 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Infant School and Nursery Every Street , BB9 7HF | 4out of 4 | 355 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lomeshaye Junior School Norfolk Street , BB9 7SY | 3out of 4 | 483 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Southworth Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson Lomeshaye Road , BB9 0DQ | 3out of 4 | 672 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsden Community Primary School Percy Street , BB9 0BE | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,400 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle Vale College Oxford Road , BB9 8LF | 3out of 4 | 1,508 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 | 2,151 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Primet Academy Dent Street , BB8 8JF | 3out of 4 | 2,374 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Thursby Community College Eastern Avenue , BB10 2AT | 3out of 4 | 4,157 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 | 908 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 | 217 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Ikhlaas Primary School 35 Norfolk Street , BB9 7SY | - not rated | 401 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edenfield Girls' High School Brunswick Street , Nelson BB9 0PQ | - not rated | 530 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Pendle Community High School & College Oxford Road , BB9 8LF | 4out of 4 | 1,655 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle View Primary School Gibfield Road , BB8 8JT | 4out of 4 | 2,012 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yum Yum | Unit 1 Victory Mall, The Victory Centre | 29 yd | |
| Anita's Cafe | Unit 1 Victory Mall, The Victory Centre | 29 yd | |
| Nelson Food \& Cafe | 19 Scotland Road, Nelson | 82 yd | |
| Pendle Wavelengths | Wavelengths, Chapel Street | 159 yd | |
| Beans And Buns | Pendle Rise, Holme Street | 161 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalkers Snooker Club | 4 Scotland Road, Nelson | 42 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson Hotel, 2 Manchester Road | 134 yd | |
| Nelson Warpdressers Club | 2A New Brown Street, Nelson | 180 yd | |
| KSC And Catholic Club | 10-12 Forest Street, Nelson | 247 yd | |
| Station Hotel | Hibson Road, Nelson | 261 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lazeez | 7 - 9 Leeds Road, Nelson | 77 yd | |
| Rehmans Grill House | Restaurant, Holme Street | 111 yd | |
| Samosa Hut | 87 Scotland Road, Nelson | 148 yd | |
| Kebabish Nelson Limited | 61 Scotland Road, Nelson | 148 yd | |
| PARK2 Chippy | 75A Scotland Road, Nelson | 148 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | 2 New Scotland Road, Nelson | 65 yd | |
| Super Fresh | 4-6 Manchester Road, Nelson | 149 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons Supermarket, Pendle Street | 376 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Superstore, Rigby Street | 413 yd | |
| APNA Store | 119-121 Bradshaw Street, Nelson | 696 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pendle Wavelengths LEEDS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 119 yd |
| St John Southworth Roman Catholic Primary School LOMESHAYE ROAD | grass pitches | 712 yd |
| Nelson Cricket Club Surrey Road | grass pitches | 748 yd |
| Seedhill Athletics & Fitness Centre SURREY ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 813 yd |
| Pendle Health Studio (Closed) Bradley Hall Road | health and fitness suite | 859 yd |
| Nelson And Colne College SCOTLAND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,001 yd |
| Hodge House Playing Fields REGENT STREET | grass pitches | 1,006 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 73.5% |
| Median download speed | 23.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 28.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.95 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.95 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 3.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.