Ball Street Nelson, Pendle
19 addresses across 1 postcode (BB9), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 29800364.
- Sales: 25 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £70,000 across 3 sales.
- Energy: 15 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 8, E: 3, F: 1).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Pendle costs £2,640 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Nelson, about 750 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Victoria Park, is about 240 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 122 to 123 m above sea level.
- Noise: 19 of its 19 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Reedyford Hlth Care Group, about 310 m away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 390 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 37% of households owned their home and 16% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 202 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | £70,000 | £40,000 | £75,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £45,000 | £45,000 | £45,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £33,000 | £33,000 | £33,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £30,000 | £30,000 | £30,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £43,000 | £43,000 | £43,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £35,000 | £35,000 | £35,000 |
| 2007 | 4 | £54,000 | £48,000 | £63,000 |
| 2005 | 3 | £36,000 | £20,000 | £40,000 |
| 2004 | 3 | £22,000 | £20,000 | £28,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £11,500 | £11,500 | £11,500 |
| 2002 | 1 | £20,000 | £20,000 | £20,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £10,000 | £10,000 | £10,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Apr 2025 | 17 BB9 7UL | Terraced | £75,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Apr 2025 | 11 BB9 7UL | Terraced | £40,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Jan 2025 | 12 BB9 7UL | Terraced | £70,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Jul 2024 | 5 BB9 7UL | Terraced | £45,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Jun 2018 | 6 BB9 7UL | Terraced | £33,000 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Mar 2016 | 17 BB9 7UL | Terraced | £30,000 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Jan 2011 | 3 BB9 7UL | Terraced | £43,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Mar 2009 | 13 BB9 7UL | Semi-detached | £35,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Oct 2007 | 10 BB9 7UL | Terraced | £48,000 | Leasehold. |
| 9 May 2007 | 18 BB9 7UL | Terraced | £63,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 May 2007 | 5 BB9 7UL | Terraced | £60,000 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Apr 2007 | 1 BB9 7UL | Terraced | £48,000 | Leasehold. |
| 2 Dec 2005 | 6 BB9 7UL | Terraced | £36,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Jun 2005 | 7 BB9 7UL | Terraced | £40,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Mar 2005 | 6 BB9 7UL | Terraced | £20,000 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Oct 2004 | 1 BB9 7UL | Terraced | £28,000 | Leasehold. |
| 2 Sep 2004 | 1 BB9 7UL | Terraced | £22,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Jul 2004 | 18 BB9 7UL | Terraced | £20,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 May 2003 | 2 BB9 7UL | Terraced | £11,500 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Jul 2002 | 1 BB9 7UL | Terraced | £20,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Jan 2001 | 8 BB9 7UL | Terraced | £10,000 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Mar 2000 | 16 BB9 7UL | Terraced | £20,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Sep 1999 | 5 BB9 7UL | Terraced | £11,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Jun 1996 | 18 BB9 7UL | Terraced | £8,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 May 1996 | 8 BB9 7UL | Terraced | £13,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
15 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 66 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (12); House, end-terrace (3). Built: 1900-1929 (10); before 1900 (3); Pre-1900 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (7); owner-occupied (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Pendle in 2026-27: Band D £2,640 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,760 | £2,053 | £2,347 | £2,640 | £3,227 | £3,814 | £4,400 | £5,280 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (90% of about 700 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Reedyford Mill, Pendle Street, Nelson: up to 65 homes, not permissioned (80 m)
- Nelson Discount Furniture, Cooper Street, Nelson: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- Eastern House, 29-37 Macleod Street, Nelson: up to 20 homes, permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- Garage site SW 28-54 Hamilton Road: up to 7 homes, permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- 28-34 Manchester Road, Nelson: up to 10 homes, permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- Riverside Mill, Charles Street, Nelson: up to 140 homes, permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- Pendle Rise Estates Phoenix Chambers: up to 39 homes, not permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- Land at Giles Street, Nelson: up to 37 homes, not permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 19 addresses are between 122 m and 123 m above sea level (122 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB9 7UL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Nelson 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Brierfield 37,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Colne 82,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 18 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 47 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Milton Street Nelson | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Nelson | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Car Park - Nelson | 290 m |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 230 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 36.9 km (23 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Reedyford Hlth Care Group | 310 m |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Direct2Chemist | 190 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Yarnspinners Primary Care Centre | 310 m |
| Hospital | Pendle Community Hospital | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Nelson Police Station | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kay Group - Junction 13 Service Station Cashzone | 210 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Victoria Park 8.4 ha | 240 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 240 m² | 360 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Seedhill 2.0 ha | 140 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lomeshaye Allotments 7,230 m² | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 9.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Higherford Old Bridge, a scheduled monument, 2 km (1.2 miles) north. 11 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Higherford Old Bridge | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 350 m west |
| Higgen Clough | Valley | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Old Laund Clough | Valley | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Old Laund Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Barrowford Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Marsden Height | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 19 |
19 of the street's 19 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Pendle: see them on the Pendle page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lomeshaye Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 380 m | No published inspection |
| East Lancashire Learning Group | 16 plus | 16–99 | 390 m | No published inspection |
| Whitefield Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Bradley Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson | Primary | 5–11 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bradley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| McMillan Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Marsden Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Barrowford School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pendle View BB9 7UQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 120 m | 4 Good | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Nelson Cricket Club BB9 7TY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 5 Very good | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Pendle Court Day Nursery BB9 7BT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Westfield Bowling Club BB9 7UE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2016 |
| Thatch & Thistle BB9 7TZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | 5 Very good | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Greggs Plc BB9 7YN | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited BB9 7UZ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 220 m | 4 Good | 6 Jan 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Nelson (Petrol Station) BB9 7UZ | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Carr Rd News BB9 7ST | Retailers - other | 240 m | 4 Good | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Pavillion Community Hub And Cafe BB9 7SS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 4 Good | 14 Jun 2025 |
| Schofield's BB9 7XT | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Holts Fish And Chips BB9 7XT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 4 Good | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Zaks General Store BB9 7XT | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 9 Nov 2023 |
| KSC And Catholic Club BB9 7NB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2024 |
| Slaters Ices BB9 7NR | Manufacturers/packers | 370 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 66 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 54 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 |
| Vehicle crime | 15 |
| Other theft | 12 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Kendal Street (80); On or near Petrol Station (37); On or near Chatham Street (11); On or near Parking Area (10); On or near Burns Street (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 25% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 37% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 20% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 22% | 17% |
| Private rented | 40% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 44% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 11% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 81% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 16% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 45% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 66% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 16% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- BB9 7UL: 19 addresses of 21 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Conduit Street · Henry Street · Conduit Street · Merton Street · Gill Street · Burns Street · Chatham Street · Kendal Street · Scott Street · Forest Street · Milton Street · West Street
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.