Romney Street Nelson, Pendle
14 addresses across 2 postcodes (BB9), about 70 m long. USRN 29801731.
- Sales: 26 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £125,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 4, E: 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Nelson, about 540 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Walverden Park, is about 470 m (0.3 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: Its addresses are 184 to 189 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 14 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Reedyford Hlth Care Group, about 920 m (0.6 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 58% of households owned their home and 16% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 196 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2018 | 4 | £56,500 | £47,000 | £70,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £38,000 | £38,000 | £38,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £43,500 | £42,000 | £45,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £32,500 | £32,500 | £32,500 |
| 2009 | 1 | £63,200 | £63,200 | £63,200 |
| 2008 | 1 | £68,000 | £68,000 | £68,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £65,000 | £65,000 | £65,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £24,530 | £23,000 | £26,060 |
| 2003 | 2 | £22,500 | £20,500 | £24,500 |
| 1997 | 1 | £31,950 | £31,950 | £31,950 |
| 1996 | 2 | £24,725 | £24,500 | £24,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Apr 2026 | 70 BB9 0BU | Terraced | £80,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 84 BB9 0BU | Terraced | £125,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Nov 2024 | 76 BB9 0BU | Terraced | £70,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 24 Nov 2023 | 72 BB9 0BU | Terraced | £65,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 26 Nov 2018 | 68 BB9 0BU | Terraced | £48,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Aug 2018 | 82 BB9 0BU | Terraced | £65,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Apr 2018 | 7 BB9 0BU | Terraced | £70,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Feb 2018 | 7 BB9 0BU | Terraced | £75,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 Jan 2018 | 5 BB9 0BU | Terraced | £47,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Aug 2015 | 1 BB9 0BU | Terraced | £38,000 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Jun 2014 | 3 BB9 0BU | Terraced | £42,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Apr 2014 | 68 BB9 0BU | Terraced | £45,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Mar 2014 | 3 BB9 0BU | Terraced | £38,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 14 Feb 2013 | 66 BB9 0BU | Terraced | £32,500 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Aug 2009 | 7 BB9 0BU | Terraced | £63,200 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Oct 2008 | 72 BB9 0BU | Terraced | £68,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Jul 2006 | 78 BB9 0BU | Terraced | £65,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Mar 2004 | 72 BB9 0BU | Terraced | £26,060 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Jan 2004 | 70 BB9 0BU | Terraced | £23,000 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Dec 2003 | 76 BB9 0BU | Terraced | £24,500 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Jan 2003 | 80 BB9 0BU | Terraced | £20,500 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Apr 1997 | 3 BB9 0BU | Terraced | £31,950 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Apr 1996 | 82 BB9 0BU | Terraced | £24,500 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Mar 1996 | 76 BB9 0BU | Terraced | £24,950 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Sep 1995 | 76 BB9 0BU | Terraced | £21,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Jul 1995 | 72 BB9 0BU | Terraced | £20,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 70 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (3); House, semi-detached (2); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 1950-1966 (4); 1930-1949 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
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 (36% of about 700 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 (650 m (0.4 miles))
- Pendle Rise Estates Phoenix Chambers: up to 39 homes, not permissioned (730 m (0.5 miles))
- Eastern House, 29-37 Macleod Street, Nelson: up to 20 homes, permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
- Former Joinery Works, Nelson: up to 50 homes, not permissioned (850 m (0.5 miles))
- Marsden Cross, 30 Higher Reedley Road, Brierfield: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (1 km (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 14 addresses are between 184 m and 189 m above sea level (186 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB9 0BU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BB9 0DB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Nelson 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Brierfield 37,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Colne 82,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 18 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 52 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Beaufort Street Nelson | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Nelson | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rigby Street Car Park | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| 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 | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chapel House Pharmacy | 140 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Nelson Centre Dental Practice | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Pendle Community Hospital | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Nelson Police Station | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 360 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Walverden Park 6.6 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 7.7 ha | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 420 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | John Bradley Playing Fields 3.2 ha | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,540 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 15 hectares in all.
Landmarks
22 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Marsden Height | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Walverden Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Old Laund Clough | Valley | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Pighole Clough | Valley | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 13 | 14 |
1 of the street's 14 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 | 180 m | No published inspection |
| Marsden Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 210 m | No published inspection |
| McMillan Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 410 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 Heights Community College | Secondary | 11–16 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whitefield Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | 770 m (0.5 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 |
| Walverden Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lomeshaye Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Bradley Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woodfield Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Shopper BB9 0QR | Retailers - other | 80 m | 4 Good | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Spend And Save BB9 0QP | Retailers - other | 110 m | 4 Good | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Smartypants Childcare Day Nursery BB9 0DZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Marsden Community School BB9 0BE | School/college/university | 210 m | 5 Very good | 19 Dec 2024 |
| APNA Store BB9 0BH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 210 m | 4 Good | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Alis Takeaway BB9 9PJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 4 Good | 28 Aug 2026 |
| Alif Catering BB9 0EF | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2026 |
| A&G Convenience Store Ltd BB9 0QB | Retailers - other | 280 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Nicholsons' Butchers BB9 9PG | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Bobby's Off Licence BB9 9PG | Retailers - other | 330 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 13 Jan 2025 |
| St Paul's C Of E School BB9 0PY | School/college/university | 340 m | 5 Very good | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Breakfast / After School Club BB9 0PY | School/college/university | 340 m | 4 Good | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Global Foods BB9 0SE | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2026 |
| Naik Gems Nursery BB9 9AJ | School/college/university | 370 m | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Lynwood Day Nursery BB9 0QA | Other catering premises | 380 m | 4 Good | 10 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 105 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 |
| Public order | 14 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Camden Street (27); On or near Thomas Street (23); On or near Beaufort Street (18); On or near Napier Street (17); On or near St Paul'S Road (16).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 58% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 37% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 40% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 13% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 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 | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 18% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 77% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 16% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 79% | 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
Nearby streets
Vicarage Road · St Paul's Road · Avondale Road · Leamington Street · Warwick Street · Percy Street · Vicarage Road · Meredith Street · Bentley Street · Railway Street · Pont Street · Beaufort 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.