Rushton Close Nelson, Pendle
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (BB9), about 190 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 29800005.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £130,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 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 Colne, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Marsden Park, is about 360 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 170 to 175 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Reedyford Hlth Care Group, about 2 km (1.2 miles) away.
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 39% of households owned their home and 16% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 103 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 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £78,000 | £78,000 | £78,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £57,766 | £57,766 | £57,766 |
| 2014 | 1 | £42,625 | £42,625 | £42,625 |
| 2011 | 1 | £42,000 | £42,000 | £42,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £44,550 | £44,550 | £44,550 |
| 2005 | 1 | £35,650 | £35,650 | £35,650 |
| 2003 | 1 | £36,000 | £36,000 | £36,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £10,500 | £10,500 | £10,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 2026 | 31 BB9 8JS | Terraced | £130,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2020 | 33 BB9 8JS | Semi-detached | £78,000 | |
| 5 Dec 2016 | 28 BB9 8JS | Terraced | £57,766 | |
| 3 Jan 2014 | 31 BB9 8JS | Terraced | £42,625 | |
| 22 Dec 2011 | 31 BB9 8JS | Terraced | £42,000 | |
| 19 Oct 2007 | 28 BB9 8JS | Terraced | £44,550 | |
| 8 Aug 2005 | 25 BB9 8JS | Terraced | £35,650 | |
| 19 Dec 2003 | 33 BB9 8JS | Semi-detached | £36,000 | |
| 24 Mar 1999 | 29 BB9 8JS | Terraced | £10,500 |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 78 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (7); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 1967-1975 (5); 1950-1966 (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (3); owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (1).
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 (85% of about 810 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)
- Former Mansfield High School: up to 59 homes, not permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- Land at Former Garage Site, Marsden Hall Road: up to 30 homes, permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
- Land off Fry Street, Nelson: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
- Land adjacent to Ambulance Station, Rakeshouse Road, Nelson: up to 8 homes, permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
- Barkerhouse Road Day Nursery, Barkerhouse Road, Nelson: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Barkerhouse Road Day Nursery, Barkerhouse Road, Nelson: up to 12 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 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 170 m and 175 m above sea level (173 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB9 8JS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BB9 8LA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Colne 82,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Nelson 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Brierfield 37,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 37 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Liddlesdale Road Marsden Park | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Nelson | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Morrisons Car Park - Nelson | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 34.9 km (22 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Reedyford Hlth Care Group | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Asda Pharmacy | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Pendle Community Hospital | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Nelson Police Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | Premier Cashzone | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Marsden Park 12 ha | 360 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,010 m² | 370 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 380 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cemetery Allotment Site 6,810 m² | 160 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 12 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Castercliff small multivallate hillfort, a scheduled monument, 900 m (0.6 miles) east. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Castercliff small multivallate hillfort | Scheduled monument | 900 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Barrowford Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Crawshaw Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Church Clough | Valley | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Church Clough Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Fox Clough | Valley | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.8 | 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 | 12 | 13 |
1 of the street's 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castercliff Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 230 m | No published inspection |
| Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 360 m | 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 |
| Pendle Vale College | Secondary | 11–16 | 430 m (0.3 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 |
| Colne Primet Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jun 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; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Walton Lane Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | 690 m (0.4 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 |
| Colne Primet Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bradley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Walverden Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bradley Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson | Primary | 5–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Smith House BB9 8JH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Castercliff Primary Academy BB9 8JJ | School/college/university | 310 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Pendle Vale College BB9 8LF | School/college/university | 320 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Marsden Park Cafe (Strawberry J & M) | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Pendle View Primary School BB8 8JT | School/college/university | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Belverdere Manor Care Home BB8 8JT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2025 |
| S S John Fisher And Thomas More Roman Catholic High School BB8 8JT | School/college/university | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Rushton Close (32); On or near Marsden Hall Road North (21); On or near Pinfold Place (15); On or near Hollins Road (12); On or near Coppice Close (11).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 39% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 17% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 46% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 9% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 23% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 82% | 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 | 32% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 85% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
East Croft · The Green · Ronaldsway · Liddesdale Road · Hollins Road · Whitehough Place · Sansbury Crescent · Coppice Close · Thursden Place · Hollins Road · Pinfold Place · Rimington Place
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.