Fern Close Nelson, Pendle
11 addresses across 1 postcode (BB9), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 29803486.
- Sales: 16 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £123,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (A: 1, B: 1, C: 8).
- 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 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 70 m away, and Marsden Park (12 hectares) is about 450 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 185 to 186 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Reedyford Hlth Care Group, about 1.5 km (1 mile) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 400 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 44% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 170 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £123,500 | £123,500 | £123,500 |
| 2019 | 3 | £130,000 | £127,000 | £135,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £114,000 | £114,000 | £114,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £122,250 | £122,250 | £122,250 |
| 2012 | 5 | £120,000 | £115,000 | £135,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £146,500 | £146,500 | £146,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jul 2025 | 12 BB9 0NU | Semi-detached | £123,500 | |
| 1 Nov 2019 | 2 BB9 0NU | Semi-detached | £127,000 | |
| 28 Jun 2019 | 12 BB9 0NU | Semi-detached | £135,000 | |
| 7 Mar 2019 | 6 BB9 0NU | Semi-detached | £130,000 | |
| 28 Sep 2018 | 4 BB9 0NU | Semi-detached | £114,000 | |
| 20 Jan 2017 | 12 BB9 0NU | Semi-detached | £135,000 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 7 Apr 2016 | 3 BB9 0NU | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 3 Mar 2016 | 3 BB9 0NU | Semi-detached | £125,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 15 Sep 2015 | 8 BB9 0NU | Semi-detached | £122,250 | |
| 29 Oct 2012 | 8 BB9 0NU | Semi-detached | £119,000 | New build. |
| 6 Jul 2012 | 2 BB9 0NU | Semi-detached | £120,000 | New build. |
| 5 Jul 2012 | 5 BB9 0NU | Semi-detached | £135,000 | New build. |
| 5 Jul 2012 | 1 BB9 0NU | Semi-detached | £135,000 | New build. |
| 7 Feb 2012 | 13 BB9 0NU | Semi-detached | £115,000 | |
| 6 Jan 2010 | 3 BB9 0NU | Semi-detached | £140,000 | |
| 7 Dec 2009 | 7 BB9 0NU | Semi-detached | £146,500 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 97 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (10). Built: 2007 onwards (3); 2012 onwards (3); 2007-2011 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (3); owner-occupied (3).
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 (32% of about 910 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)
- Barkerhouse Road Day Nursery, Barkerhouse Road, Nelson: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (160 m)
- Barkerhouse Road Day Nursery, Barkerhouse Road, Nelson: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (160 m)
- Land at Former Garage Site, Marsden Hall Road: up to 30 homes, permissioned (300 m)
- Land off Fry Street, Nelson: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (390 m)
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
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 11 addresses are between 185 m and 186 m above sea level (186 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB9 0NU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Nelson 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Colne 82,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Brierfield 37,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Marsden Crescent Marsden Park | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Nelson | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Rigby Street Car Park | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 35.4 km (22 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Reedyford Hlth Care Group | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Barkerhouse Pharmacy | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Pendle Community Hospital | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Nelson Police Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,010 m² | 70 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Marsden Park 12 ha | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 570 m² | 70 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.2 ha | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,380 m² | 80 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 19 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Lower Townhouse Farm, a listed building (Grade II*), 610 m (0.4 miles) east. 10 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Townhouse Farm | Listed building, Grade II* | 610 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Castercliff small multivallate hillfort | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Walverden Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Crawshaw Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Pighole Clough | Valley | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Marsden Height | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Catlow Bottoms | Valley | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Church Clough Wood | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 11 |
1 of the street's 11 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 360 m | No published inspection |
| Walverden Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Castercliff Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| McMillan Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Pendle Vale College | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Walton Lane Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Mar 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 |
| Bradley Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bradley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Marsden Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marsden News BB9 9NP | Retailers - other | 170 m | 4 Good | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Nelson Manor Care Home BB9 9NL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Marsden Grange BB9 9NL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jan 2026 |
| 247 Convenience BB9 9HA | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| The Anonymous Baker BB9 0WB | Farmers/growers | 350 m | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Great Marsden St Johns CofE Primary School BB9 0NX | School/college/university | 350 m | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Walverden Primary School BB9 0TL | School/college/university | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Oct 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 76 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 |
| Burglary | 8 |
| Other crime | 8 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 6 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Barkerhouse Road (35); On or near Wickworth Street (33); On or near Priory Chase (32); On or near Stafford Street (15); On or near Willow Drive (11).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 35% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 44% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 10% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 28% | 17% |
| Private rented | 29% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 4% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 71% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 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) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 81% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 6% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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 0NU: 11 addresses of 12 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Fern Close · Bamford Street · Marsden Hall Road South · Sycamore Avenue · Trent Road · Barkerhouse Road · Peace Road · Priory Chase · Clough Road · York Street · Cherry Tree Gardens · James Nelson Way
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.