Fletcher Street Nelson, Pendle
1 address across 1 postcode (BB9), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 29801311.
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Nelson, about 810 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Walverden Park, is about 40 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: It is about 151 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Reedyford Hlth Care Group, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 470 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 36% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 171 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 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)
- Barkerhouse Road Day Nursery, Barkerhouse Road, Nelson: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- Barkerhouse Road Day Nursery, Barkerhouse Road, Nelson: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- Land off Fry Street, Nelson: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- Land at Former Garage Site, Marsden Hall Road: up to 30 homes, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Pendle Rise Estates Phoenix Chambers: up to 39 homes, not permissioned (850 m (0.5 miles))
- Land at Giles Street, Nelson: up to 37 homes, not permissioned (920 m (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
- 16 September 2026 to 21 September 2026: United Utilities Water Ltd, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 4 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 19 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 1 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: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 151 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB9 0JZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Nelson 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Brierfield 37,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Colne 82,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 37 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Messenger Street Valley Mills | 310 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Nelson | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Rigby Street Car Park | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 35.8 km (22 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Reedyford Hlth Care Group | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Barkerhouse Pharmacy | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Pendle Community Hospital | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Nelson Police Station | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Walverden Park 6.6 ha | 40 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 570 m² | 350 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 3.2 ha | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,130 m² | 90 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 8.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Lower Townhouse Farm, a listed building (Grade II*), 1 km (0.6 miles) east. 11 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* | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Castercliff small multivallate hillfort | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Walverden Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 940 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Marsden Height | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Pighole Clough | Valley | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Crawshaw Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Old Laund Wood | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walverden Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 250 m | No published inspection |
| McMillan Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Marsden Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 840 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) |
| Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| Bradley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Castercliff Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Whitefield Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | 1.2 km (0.8 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 |
| Pendle Vale College | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soverign Frames BB9 0TA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Walverden Primary School BB9 0TL | School/college/university | 250 m | 5 Very good | 12 Oct 2026 |
| Zains Off-licence BB9 0JR | Retailers - other | 260 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Starmart BB9 9RH | Retailers - other | 330 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Pink Island Express BB9 0JP | Mobile caterer | 330 m | 5 Very good | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Brunswick Street Chippy BB9 0JT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Plaice On The Hill BB9 9RH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 4 Good | 13 Aug 2026 |
| Spice Of Asia BB9 9RH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Qasim Halal Meat BB9 9RH | Retailers - other | 360 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Alice's Sandwich Bar BB9 0HS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Penny On The Move BB9 9PS | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2024 |
| 247 Convenience BB9 9HA | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Samson's Cafe BB9 9QX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Europa Nelson BB9 9EU | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Ishys BB9 0SL | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 15 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 71 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Drugs | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Priory Chase (32); On or near Hammond Street (29); On or near Fletcher Street (22); On or near Vaughan Street (21); On or near Wenning Street (20).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 29% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 36% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 21% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 32% | 17% |
| Private rented | 32% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 41% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 8% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 21% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 35% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 74% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 11% | 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 0JZ: 1 address of 45 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Fletcher Street · St Georges Road · Manor Street · Southfield Street · Wenning Street · Southfield Square · Wickworth Street · Castle Street · Hammond Street · Bath Street · Temple Street · Harmony Avenue
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.