Commercial Road Nelson, Pendle
21 addresses across 5 postcodes (BB9), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 29801345.
- 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 56% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Nelson, about 210 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 130 m away, and Walverden Park (6.6 hectares) is about 220 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 142 to 147 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 21 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Reedyford Hlth Care Group, about 670 m (0.4 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 650 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 29% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 265 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
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (95% of about 1,470 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 (300 m)
- 28-34 Manchester Road, Nelson: up to 10 homes, permissioned (390 m)
- Land at Giles Street, Nelson: up to 37 homes, not permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- Eastern House, 29-37 Macleod Street, Nelson: up to 20 homes, permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
- Nelson Discount Furniture, Cooper Street, Nelson: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- Land off Fry Street, Nelson: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
- Barkerhouse Road Day Nursery, Barkerhouse Road, Nelson: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (870 m (0.5 miles))
- Barkerhouse Road Day Nursery, Barkerhouse Road, Nelson: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (870 m (0.5 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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 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 9BT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BB9 9QL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BB9 9AR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BB9 9DF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| BB9 9EL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 21 addresses are between 142 m and 147 m above sea level (143 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB9 9AR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BB9 9BT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BB9 9DF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BB9 9EL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BB9 9QL | 59% | 56% | 56% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Nelson 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 210 m |
| Brierfield 37,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Colne 82,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 17 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 63 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Audley Court Nelson | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Nelson | 240 m |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rigby Street Car Park | 390 m |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 110 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 36.4 km (23 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Reedyford Hlth Care Group | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chapel House Pharmacy | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 370 m |
| Hospital | Pendle Community Hospital | 320 m |
| Police station | Nelson Police Station | 260 m |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 310 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,140 m² | 130 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Walverden Park 6.6 ha | 220 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 420 m² | 280 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 3.4 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,130 m² | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 7.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
15 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Walverden Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Marsden Height | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Pighole Clough | Valley | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Higgen Clough | Valley | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Old Laund Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 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 | 13 | 21 |
8 of the street's 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 130 m | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 370 m | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Marsden Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 380 m | No published inspection |
| Walverden Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bradley Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 590 m (0.4 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 |
| Whitefield Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | 620 m (0.4 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 |
| Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lomeshaye Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bradley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Marsden Heights Community College | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edenfield Nursery BB9 0PQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 50 m | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Ashiana Lodge BB9 9AU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 120 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Poundstretcher Ltd BB9 9AG | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 8 Apr 2024 |
| McMillan Nursery School BB9 9AG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 130 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Curry On The Street BB9 9AH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Zpies'n'pasties THE BAKERY LTD BB9 9AH | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Yumm Cafe BB9 9AH | Other catering premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Redbee Vapes BB9 9AH | Retailers - other | 160 m | 4 Good | 24 May 2024 |
| Naik Gems Nursery BB9 9AJ | School/college/university | 180 m | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2026 |
| New Captain Cooks BB9 9SG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Farmhouse Biscuits Limited BB9 9PX | Manufacturers/packers | 230 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2024 |
| Flipngo BB9 9SG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 4 Good | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Penny On The Move BB9 9PS | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2024 |
| Ishys BB9 0SL | Retailers - other | 250 m | 4 Good | 15 Sep 2026 |
| The Village Pizzeria BB9 9SG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 5 Very good | 4 Aug 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 88 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 61 |
| Public order | 21 |
| Other theft | 21 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 |
| Burglary | 14 |
| Drugs | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Possession of weapons | 6 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (51); On or near Carradice Close (42); On or near Carleton Street (28); On or near Ashford Street (16); On or near Hardy Court (14).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 29% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 22% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 54% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 34% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 14% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 18% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 43% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 76% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 11% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all 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 9BT: 16 addresses of 18 in the postcode
- BB9 9QL: 2 addresses of 49 in the postcode
- BB9 9AR: 1 address of 2 in the postcode
- BB9 9DF: 1 address of 23 in the postcode
- BB9 9EL: 1 address
Nearby streets
Rosser Court · Water Street · Yorkshire Street · West Rosser Court · Audley Close · Bradshaw Street · Hardy Court · Garden Street · Vernon Street · Sagar Street · Brook Street · Lloyd 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.