Princess Street Nelson, Pendle
75 addresses across 3 postcodes (BB9), about 240 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 29800566.
- Sales: 113 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £88,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 61 homes have an energy certificate (C: 13, D: 31, E: 15, F: 2).
- 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 230 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 370 m 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: Its addresses are 155 to 172 m above sea level.
- Noise: 71 of its 75 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Reedyford Hlth Care Group, about 590 m (0.4 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,020 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 66% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 276 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 | 2 | £88,000 | £86,000 | £90,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £105,000 | £105,000 | £105,000 |
| 2023 | 2 | £42,675 | £33,350 | £52,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | £72,500 | £65,000 | £80,000 |
| 2020 | 3 | £46,500 | £39,995 | £48,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £50,000 | £50,000 | £50,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £41,500 | £34,000 | £49,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £37,750 | £27,000 | £48,500 |
| 2015 | 1 | £30,000 | £30,000 | £30,000 |
| 2014 | 3 | £48,000 | £34,000 | £50,000 |
| 2013 | 3 | £31,000 | £28,000 | £46,000 |
| 2012 | 3 | £33,000 | £25,000 | £40,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Nov 2025 | 74 BB9 9BN | Terraced | £90,000 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Nov 2025 | 72 BB9 9BN | Terraced | £86,000 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 43 BB9 9BL | Terraced | £72,500 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 3 Jul 2024 | 86 BB9 9BN | Terraced | £105,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Jul 2023 | 8 BB9 9BL | Terraced | £52,000 | Leasehold. |
| 18 May 2023 | 27 BB9 9BL | Terraced | £33,350 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Jul 2022 | 25 BB9 9BL | Terraced | £65,000 | Leasehold. |
| 11 May 2022 | 4 BB9 9BL | Terraced | £80,000 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Dec 2020 | 8 BB9 9BL | Terraced | £48,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Jul 2020 | 22 BB9 9BL | Terraced | £39,995 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Jan 2020 | 14 BB9 9BL | Terraced | £46,500 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Jul 2018 | 46 BB9 9BN | Terraced | £50,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Oct 2017 | 44 BB9 9BN | Terraced | £34,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Jul 2017 | 30 BB9 9BL | Terraced | £49,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Dec 2016 | 68 BB9 9BN | Terraced | £48,500 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Nov 2016 | 49 BB9 9BN | Terraced | £27,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Dec 2015 | 39 BB9 9BL | Terraced | £28,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 15 Apr 2015 | 18 BB9 9BL | Terraced | £30,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 May 2014 | 7 BB9 9BL | Terraced | £28,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 9 Apr 2014 | 45 BB9 9BN | Terraced | £50,000 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Apr 2014 | 19 BB9 9BL | Terraced | £34,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Feb 2014 | 30 BB9 9BL | Terraced | £48,000 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Dec 2013 | 29 BB9 9BL | Terraced | £28,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Nov 2013 | 15 BB9 9BL | Terraced | £46,000 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Aug 2013 | 35 BB9 9BL | Terraced | £31,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Nov 2012 | 27 BB9 9BL | Terraced | £33,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Aug 2012 | 24 BB9 9BL | Terraced | £25,000 | Leasehold. |
| 31 May 2012 | 26 BB9 9BL | Terraced | £40,000 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Sep 2010 | 30 BB9 9BL | Terraced | £29,500 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Apr 2010 | 72 BB9 9BN | Terraced | £60,000 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Oct 2009 | 86 BB9 9BN | Terraced | £63,500 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Oct 2008 | 80 BB9 9BN | Terraced | £54,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Feb 2008 | 74 BB9 9BN | Terraced | £68,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Jan 2008 | 7 BB9 9BL | Terraced | £57,000 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Aug 2007 | 20 BB9 9BL | Terraced | £65,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Jun 2007 | 54 BB9 9BN | Terraced | £73,500 | Leasehold. |
| 16 May 2007 | 28 BB9 9BL | Terraced | £63,500 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Mar 2007 | 13 BB9 9BL | Terraced | £55,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Mar 2007 | 11 BB9 9BL | Terraced | £50,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Mar 2007 | 8 BB9 9BL | Terraced | £75,000 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Dec 2006 | 20 BB9 9BL | Terraced | £90,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Dec 2006 | 39 BB9 9BL | Terraced | £64,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Aug 2006 | 53 BB9 9BN | Terraced | £55,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Aug 2006 | 43 BB9 9BL | Terraced | £50,000 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Aug 2006 | 41 BB9 9BL | Terraced | £48,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Jun 2006 | 68 BB9 9BN | Terraced | £48,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Jun 2006 | 57 BB9 9BN | Terraced | £36,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Feb 2006 | 28 BB9 9BL | Terraced | £39,750 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Nov 2005 | 51 BB9 9BN | Terraced | £39,950 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Sep 2005 | 33 BB9 9BL | Terraced | £35,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
61 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 75 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (51); House, end-terrace (8); Flat (2). Built: 1900-1929 (29); before 1900 (28); 1930-1949 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (32); rented (private) (24).
Each home's certificates and sales (39 addresses)
- 3, Princess Street
- 4, Princess Street
- 5, Princess Street
- 8, Princess Street
- 9, Princess Street
- 10-12, Princess Street
- 11, Princess Street
- 17, Princess Street
- 19, Princess Street
- 20 Princess Street
- 21 Princess Street
- 23, Princess Street
- 26, Princess Street
- 27, Princess Street
- 29, Princess Street
- 31, Princess Street
- 32, Princess Street
- 34, Princess Street
- 35, Princess Street
- 38, Princess Street
- 42, Princess Street
- 44, Princess Street
- 45, Princess Street
- 47, Princess Street
- 49, Princess Street
- 51, Princess Street
- 53, Princess Street
- 54, Princess Street
- 55, Princess Street
- 57, Princess Street
- 58, Princess Street
- 59, Princess Street
- 60-62 Princess Street
- 66, Princess Street
- 68, Princess Street
- 76, Princess Street
- 78, Princess Street
- 80, Princess Street
- 82, Princess 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 (89% of about 870 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)
- 28-34 Manchester Road, Nelson: up to 10 homes, permissioned (320 m)
- Pendle Rise Estates Phoenix Chambers: up to 39 homes, not permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Eastern House, 29-37 Macleod Street, Nelson: up to 20 homes, permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- Land at Giles Street, Nelson: up to 37 homes, not permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
- Former Joinery Works, Nelson: up to 50 homes, not permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
- Nelson Discount Furniture, Cooper Street, Nelson: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
- Reedyford Mill, Pendle Street, Nelson: up to 65 homes, not permissioned (930 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 24 October 2026 to 27 October 2026: CADENT GAS LIMITED, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - emergency works)
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 9BL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BB9 9BN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BB9 9AB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 75 addresses are between 155 m and 172 m above sea level (162 m on average); the ground rises about 17 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB9 9AB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BB9 9BL | 97% | 97% | 97% | 0% |
| BB9 9BN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Nelson 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 230 m |
| Brierfield 37,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Colne 82,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 19 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 66 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Duerden Street Nelson | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Nelson | 210 m |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rigby Street Car Park | 190 m |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 290 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 36.7 km (23 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Reedyford Hlth Care Group | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chapel House Pharmacy | 350 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Nelson Centre Dental Practice | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Pendle Community Hospital | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Nelson Police Station | 310 m |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 310 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,140 m² | 370 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 7.7 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 420 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.4 ha | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,540 m² | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 16 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 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Marsden Height | Hill | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Walverden Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Old Laund Clough | Valley | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Higgen Clough | Valley | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Old Laund Wood | Wood | 1.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 70 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 75 |
71 of the street's 75 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marsden Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 120 m | No published inspection |
| McMillan Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 230 m | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 260 m | 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 | 460 m (0.3 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 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lomeshaye Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bradley Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Walverden Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Marsden Heights Community College | Secondary | 11–16 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bradley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marsden Community School BB9 0BE | School/college/university | 120 m | 5 Very good | 19 Dec 2024 |
| APNA Store BB9 0BH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 140 m | 4 Good | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Zpies'n'pasties THE BAKERY LTD BB9 9AH | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Curry On The Street BB9 9AH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Yumm Cafe BB9 9AH | Other catering premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Redbee Vapes BB9 9AH | Retailers - other | 190 m | 4 Good | 24 May 2024 |
| Ashiana Lodge BB9 9AU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Poundstretcher Ltd BB9 9AG | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 8 Apr 2024 |
| McMillan Nursery School BB9 9AG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2024 |
| POULTRY & MEAT MASTERS LTD BB9 7AA | Manufacturers/packers | 250 m | 5 Very good | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Lidl BB9 7AA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 250 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jun 2024 |
| St John Southworth School BB9 0DQ | School/college/university | 260 m | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2025 |
| St John Southworth RC Primary School (Breakfast \& After Scho BB9 0DQ | School/college/university | 260 m | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Station Hotel BB9 9SB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 m | 5 Very good | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Brunch Corner BB9 7AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 4 Good | 27 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 117 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 50 |
| Public order | 27 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 |
| Shoplifting | 15 |
| Other theft | 14 |
| Burglary | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Carradice Close (42); On or near Parking Area (32); On or near Camden Street (27); On or near Ripon Street (25); On or near Thomas Street (23).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 27% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 66% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 40% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 34% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 45% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 11% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 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 | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 34% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 66% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 12% | 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: CADENT GAS LIMITED: Utility repair and maintenance works, 24 October 2026 to 30 October 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- BB9 9BL: 43 addresses of 44 in the postcode
- BB9 9BN: 30 addresses of 31 in the postcode
- BB9 9AB: 2 addresses of 17 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Percy Street · Duerden Street · Carradice Close · Ripon Street · Wilkinson Street · Lloyd Walk · Cobden Street · Thomas Street · Cambridge Street · Hibson Road · Bradshaw Close · Leonard 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.