Bracewell Close Nelson, Pendle
25 addresses across 3 postcodes (BB9), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 29802101.
- Sales: 3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2018 the median was £65,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 19 homes have an energy certificate (A: 1, B: 1, C: 14, D: 3).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 460 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 160 m away, and Walverden Park (6.6 hectares) is about 270 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 150 to 156 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 25 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Reedyford Hlth Care Group, about 800 m (0.5 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 240 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 35% of households owned their home and 15% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 290 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | £65,000 | £65,000 | £65,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £38,000 | £38,000 | £38,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £20,000 | £20,000 | £20,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sep 2018 | 7 BB9 9RN | Terraced | £65,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2004 | 3 BB9 9RN | Semi-detached | £38,000 | |
| 28 Jul 1995 | 5 BB9 9RN | Terraced | £20,000 |
Energy performance certificates
19 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 49 m². Most common: Flat (18); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1967-1975 (17); 1976-1982 (1); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (16).
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 (92% of about 520 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)
- Pendle Rise Estates Phoenix Chambers: up to 39 homes, not permissioned (390 m)
- Land at Giles Street, Nelson: up to 37 homes, not permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- Land off Fry Street, Nelson: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- 28-34 Manchester Road, Nelson: up to 10 homes, permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- Nelson Discount Furniture, Cooper Street, Nelson: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- Barkerhouse Road Day Nursery, Barkerhouse Road, Nelson: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- Barkerhouse Road Day Nursery, Barkerhouse Road, Nelson: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- Land at Former Garage Site, Marsden Hall Road: up to 30 homes, permissioned (640 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 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| BB9 9RN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BB9 9QT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| BB9 9QX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 25 addresses are between 150 m and 156 m above sea level (152 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB9 9QT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BB9 9QX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BB9 9RN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Nelson 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Brierfield 37,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Colne 82,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 57 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bracewell Street Nelson | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Nelson | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rigby Street Car Park | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 270 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 36.1 km (22 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Reedyford Hlth Care Group | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Barkerhouse Pharmacy | 230 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 330 m |
| Hospital | Pendle Community Hospital | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Nelson Police Station | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Premier Cashzone | 390 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,140 m² | 160 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Walverden Park 6.6 ha | 270 m |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 520 m² | 110 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 3.4 ha | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,130 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 8.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
9 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Walverden Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Marsden Height | Hill | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Pighole Clough | Valley | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Crawshaw Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Old Laund Wood | Wood | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 17 | 25 |
8 of the street's 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 270 m | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Walverden Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 290 m | No published inspection |
| Bradley Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| McMillan Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bradley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Marsden Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Whitefield Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | 820 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 |
| St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 880 m (0.5 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 |
| Lomeshaye Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson | Primary | 5–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Pendle Vale College | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samson's Cafe BB9 9QX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 4 Good | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Farmhouse Biscuits Limited BB9 9PX | Manufacturers/packers | 80 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2024 |
| Nelson Old Brass Band Club BB9 9ER | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2026 |
| The China Chef BB9 9ES | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Best Booze BB9 9EU | Retailers - other | 160 m | 4 Good | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Kaufland Local BB9 9EU | Retailers - other | 170 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Starmart BB9 9RH | Retailers - other | 200 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Penny On The Move BB9 9PS | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2024 |
| Plaice On The Hill BB9 9RH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 4 Good | 13 Aug 2026 |
| Spice Of Asia BB9 9RH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Qasim Halal Meat BB9 9RH | Retailers - other | 220 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Europa Nelson BB9 9EU | Retailers - other | 220 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 26 Mar 2025 |
| St Philips Primary School BB9 9TQ | School/college/university | 270 m | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Walverden Primary School BB9 0TL | School/college/university | 290 m | 5 Very good | 12 Oct 2026 |
| Nelson Carters And Motormen Club BB9 9TN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 122 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 67 |
| Drugs | 17 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 |
| Public order | 15 |
| Other theft | 15 |
| Burglary | 11 |
| Other crime | 11 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Newfield Drive (48); On or near Roberts Street (45); On or near Bracewell Close (25); On or near Larch Street (23); On or near Fir Street (20).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 27% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 35% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 26% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 31% | 17% |
| Private rented | 33% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 10% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 24% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 15% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 34% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 65% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 13% | 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 9RN: 23 addresses of 25 in the postcode
- BB9 9QT: 1 address of 21 in the postcode
- BB9 9QX: 1 address of 23 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Pine Street · Smith Street · Grove Street · Rigg Street · Netherfield Road · Newfield Drive · Netherfield Gardens · Wren Street · Warde Street · Brook Street · Bacon Street · Branch 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.