Highmoor Nelson, Pendle
10 addresses across 2 postcodes (BB9), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 29803164.
- Sales: 14 recorded sales since 1995; in 2019 the median was £205,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, 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 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Walverden Park, is about 610 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 208 to 215 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 10 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Reedyford Hlth Care Group, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 240 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 79% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | £205,000 | £205,000 | £205,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £175,500 | £175,500 | £175,500 |
| 2017 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £197,000 | £197,000 | £197,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £198,500 | £198,500 | £198,500 |
| 2004 | 1 | £194,500 | £194,500 | £194,500 |
| 1999 | 1 | £74,950 | £74,950 | £74,950 |
| 1997 | 1 | £84,000 | £84,000 | £84,000 |
| 1996 | 2 | £88,000 | £86,000 | £90,000 |
| 1995 | 2 | £101,000 | £85,000 | £117,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Mar 2019 | 2 BB9 0TU | Detached | £205,000 | |
| 7 Dec 2018 | 8 BB9 0TU | Detached | £175,500 | |
| 21 Jun 2017 | 1 BB9 0TU | Detached | £185,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2016 | 6 BB9 0TU | Detached | £190,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2013 | 2 BB9 0TU | Detached | £160,000 | |
| 26 Jan 2007 | 1 BB9 0TU | Detached | £197,000 | |
| 10 Aug 2005 | 9 BB9 0TU | Detached | £198,500 | |
| 17 Dec 2004 | 9 BB9 0TU | Detached | £194,500 | |
| 16 Jul 1999 | 3 BB9 0TU | Detached | £74,950 | New build. |
| 25 Jul 1997 | 9 BB9 0TU | Detached | £84,000 | |
| 24 May 1996 | 4 BB9 0TU | Detached | £86,000 | New build. |
| 21 Mar 1996 | 1 BB9 0TU | Detached | £90,000 | New build. |
| 17 May 1995 | 7 BB9 0TU | Detached | £117,000 | New build. |
| 1 Feb 1995 | 2 BB9 0TU | Detached | £85,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 124 m². Most common: House, detached (3); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1991-1995 (3); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: 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 (37% of about 710 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.
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 5 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 0TU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BB9 0SZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 5 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 10 addresses are between 208 m and 215 m above sea level (211 m on average); the ground rises about 8 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB9 0SZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BB9 0TU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Nelson 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Brierfield 37,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Colne 82,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 37 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Scholefield Lane Marsden Height | 260 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Nelson | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Rigby Street Car Park | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 36.1 km (22 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Reedyford Hlth Care Group | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chapel House Pharmacy | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Pendle Community Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Nelson Police Station | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Walverden Park 6.6 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,210 m² | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | John Bradley Playing Fields 3.2 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.8 ha | 330 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 6.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
16 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Walverden Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 640 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Marsden Height | Hill | 680 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Pighole Clough | Valley | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Catlow Bottoms | Valley | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Crawshaw Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Old Laund Wood | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.9 | 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 | 9 | 10 |
1 of the street's 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Marsden Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| McMillan Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Walverden Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 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) |
| St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 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 |
| Briercliffe Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jan 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; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whitefield Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 |
| Reedley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hulton Care Home - HC-One BB9 0EL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Alice's Sandwich Bar BB9 0HS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Pink Island Express BB9 0JP | Mobile caterer | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Marsden Heights Care Home BB9 0EY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2025 |
| J And R Gases BB9 0HZ | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Premier News Convenience Store BB9 0EQ | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Brunswick Street Chippy BB9 0JT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Moorland View (5); On or near Howgill Close (3); On or near Kelswick Drive (2); On or near The Warings (1); On or near Caldbeck Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 79% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 49% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 70% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 73% | 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) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
Howgill Close · Moorland View · Lowthwaite Drive · Ashton Drive · Caldbeck Close · Uldale Close · Scholefield Lane · Redness Close · Broadness Drive · Beresford Street · Scholefield Avenue · Stratton Court
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.