Barrowford Road Nelson, Pendle
123 addresses across 13 postcodes (BB9), about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) long, classed as a a road. USRN 29800203.
- Energy: 95 homes have an energy certificate (A: 48, B: 47).
- Flood: 8 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 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Nelson, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Victoria Park, is about 140 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 114 to 155 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 123 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Barrowford Surgery, about 620 m (0.4 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,570 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 77% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 22 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
95 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 95 m². Most common: House, detached (49); House, semi-detached (38); House, end-terrace (6). Built: before 1900 (55); 2020 (24); 2021 (16).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (43% of about 2,180 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Carr Hall and Wheatley Lane Road, Barrowford (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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)
- Garage site SW 28-54 Hamilton Road: up to 7 homes, permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Reedyford Mill, Pendle Street, Nelson: up to 65 homes, not permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- Eastern House, 29-37 Macleod Street, Nelson: up to 20 homes, permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
- Nelson Discount Furniture, Cooper Street, Nelson: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
- Riverside Mill, Charles Street, Nelson: up to 140 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- 28-34 Manchester Road, Nelson: up to 10 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 12 October 2026: SP Electricity North West, Remedial works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (standard works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 8 at medium risk and 6 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 12 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 8 medium, 4 low and 0 very low.
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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| BB9 6FD | not in 2 or 3 | ||
| BB9 6ET | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BB9 6FE | not in 2 or 3 | ||
| BB9 6FA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BB9 6FG | not in 2 or 3 | ||
| BB9 6FB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BB9 6QN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BB9 6DY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| BB9 7TZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BB9 6DN | zone 3 | 0 / 8 / 4 | unlikely |
| BB9 6FZ | not in 2 or 3 | ||
| BB9 6QF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| BB9 6SA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 123 addresses are between 114 m and 155 m above sea level (136 m on average); the ground rises about 41 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB9 6DN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BB9 6DY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BB9 6ET | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BB9 6FA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BB9 6FB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BB9 6FD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BB9 6FZ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| BB9 6QF | 100% | 31% | 31% | 0% |
| BB9 6QN | 100% | 60% | 60% | 0% |
| BB9 6SA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BB9 7TZ | 100% | 29% | 29% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Nelson 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Brierfield 37,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Colne 82,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 38 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Riverside Business Park Carr Hall | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Nelson | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Car Park - Nelson | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 37.2 km (23 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Barrowford Surgery | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Direct2Chemist | 300 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Barrowford Dental Practice | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Pendle Community Hospital | 1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Nelson Police Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kay Group - Junction 13 Service Station Cashzone | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Victoria Park 8.4 ha | 140 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 240 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Seedhill 2.0 ha | 280 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,220 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 8.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Higherford Old Bridge, a scheduled monument, 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Higherford Old Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 300 m south |
| Higgen Clough | Valley | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Old Laund Clough | Valley | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Old Laund Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Crow Trees Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Chamber Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
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 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 115 | 123 |
8 of the street's 123 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Lancashire Learning Group | 16 plus | 16–99 | 290 m | No published inspection |
| Lomeshaye Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whitefield Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | 830 m (0.5 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 |
| Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson | Primary | 5–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bradley Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Barrowford School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 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 |
| Bradley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 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 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Marsden Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Cricket Club BB9 7TY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Nelson And Colne College - Kitchen BB9 7YT | School/college/university | 290 m | 5 Very good | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Thatch & Thistle BB9 7TZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 5 Very good | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Parrock House Day Nursery Ltd BB9 6QF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Grace And Gather BB9 6FA | Retailers - other | 390 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Westfield Bowling Club BB9 7UE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2016 |
| Pendle View BB9 7UQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Mollys Cake Creations BB9 6DA | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Riverside Way (9); On or near Vantage Court (8); On or near Lower Parrock Road (3); On or near Holden Close (1); On or near Victoria Gardens (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 77% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 49% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 90% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 3 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 8 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: SP Electricity North West: Remedial works, 10 October 2026 to 17 October 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- BB9 6FD: 26 addresses of 53 in the postcode
- BB9 6ET: 24 addresses of 44 in the postcode
- BB9 6FE: 24 addresses of 52 in the postcode
- BB9 6FA: 14 addresses of 38 in the postcode
- BB9 6FG: 11 addresses of 21 in the postcode
- BB9 6FB: 7 addresses of 11 in the postcode
- BB9 6QN: 6 addresses of 28 in the postcode
- BB9 6DY: 5 addresses of 13 in the postcode
- BB9 7TZ: 2 addresses of 50 in the postcode
- BB9 6DN: 1 address of 13 in the postcode
- BB9 6FZ: 1 address of 8 in the postcode
- BB9 6QF: 1 address of 21 in the postcode
- BB9 6SA: 1 address of 17 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Ronbury Close · Victoria Gardens · Donshort Mews · Chevassut Close · Holden Close · North Park Avenue · Hindley Court · Riverside Way · Lower Parrock Road · Ashfield Close · Jobson Road · Langholme Close
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.