Ellen Street Nelson, Pendle
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (BB9), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 29800365.
- Energy: 1 homes have an energy certificate (E: 1).
- 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 97% 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 260 m away, and Victoria Park (8.4 hectares) is about 620 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 140 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Reedyford Hlth Care Group, about 280 m away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 39% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 436 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
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 46 m². Most common: Flat (1). Built: before 1900 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (1).
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (91% of about 700 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Whitefield, Nelson (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- Former Nelson Old Library, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 28-34 Manchester Road, Nelson: up to 10 homes, permissioned (90 m)
- Pendle Rise Estates Phoenix Chambers: up to 39 homes, not permissioned (150 m)
- Eastern House, 29-37 Macleod Street, Nelson: up to 20 homes, permissioned (370 m)
- Nelson Discount Furniture, Cooper Street, Nelson: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- Land at Giles Street, Nelson: up to 37 homes, not permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Reedyford Mill, Pendle Street, Nelson: up to 65 homes, not permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- Riverside Mill, Charles Street, Nelson: up to 140 homes, permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
- Garage site SW 28-54 Hamilton Road: up to 7 homes, permissioned (940 m (0.6 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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 140 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB9 7JR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BB9 7JS | 97% | 97% | 97% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Nelson 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 210 m |
| Brierfield 37,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Colne 82,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 25 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 58 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Library Nelson | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Nelson | 180 m |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rigby Street Car Park | 240 m |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 200 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 36.6 km (23 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Reedyford Hlth Care Group | 280 m |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Everest Pharmacy Nelson | 170 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Nelson Centre Dental Practice | 140 m |
| Hospital | Pendle Community Hospital | 130 m |
| Police station | Nelson Police Station | 130 m |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 90 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,140 m² | 260 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Victoria Park 8.4 ha | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 430 m² | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Seedhill 2.0 ha | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lomeshaye Allotments 7,230 m² | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 17 hectares in all.
Landmarks
14 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 760 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Marsden Height | Hill | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Higgen Clough | Valley | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Walverden Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Old Laund Clough | Valley | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Old Laund Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 2 |
2 of the street's 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefield Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | 280 m | 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 Philip's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 340 m | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bradley Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| McMillan Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lomeshaye Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 510 m (0.3 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 |
| Marsden Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bradley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Walverden Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| East Lancashire Learning Group | 16 plus | 16–99 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson | Primary | 5–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Fresh BB9 7EG | Retailers - other | 20 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Armico News BB9 7UT | Retailers - other | 50 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Egg Free Cake Box BB9 7EG | Retailers - other | 50 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Sahaba Foods BB9 7EG | Retailers - other | 60 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 May 2026 |
| NCIC Outreach Foodbank BB9 7EN | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 22 Nov 2023 |
| Naafiah Nelson BB9 9AN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 May 2026 |
| Spicy Sweetcorn BB9 9SY | Retailers - other | 80 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Cafe Riwa BB9 9SZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2026 |
| Pendle Green Grocer BB9 7EJ | Retailers - other | 90 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Avon Convinience Store Ltd BB9 7UT | Retailers - other | 90 m | 4 Good | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Pound Grow BB9 9AN | Retailers - other | 90 m | 5 Very good | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Home Bargains BB9 9SZ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 90 m | 5 Very good | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Pendle Community Hospital BB9 9SZ | Other catering premises | 90 m | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2025 |
| UK Food Store Ltd BB9 7UT | Retailers - other | 90 m | 4 Good | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Cafe 19 LTD BB9 7UT | Other catering premises | 90 m | 4 Good | 9 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 117 |
| Shoplifting | 101 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 82 |
| Burglary | 28 |
| Public order | 25 |
| Drugs | 22 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 |
| Other theft | 13 |
| Possession of weapons | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Robbery | 6 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Shopping Area (146); On or near Parking Area (113); On or near Back Scotland Road (47); On or near Booth Street (25); On or near Stanley Street (20).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 32% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 39% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 26% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 8% | 17% |
| Private rented | 51% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 41% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 13% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 6% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 22% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 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) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 40% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 0% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 60% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 18% | 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
Nearby streets
Booth Street · Market Street · Back Scotland Road · Leeds Road · Market Square · Back Scotland Road · Cross Street · Raglan Street · Back Scotland Road · Broadway · Leeds Road · Broad 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.