Seldon Street Nelson, Pendle
9 addresses across 4 postcodes (BB9), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 29800539.
- 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 560 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Garden Project, is about 310 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 139 to 145 m above sea level.
- Noise: 9 of its 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Reedyford Hlth Care Group, about 710 m (0.4 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 190 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 42% of households owned their home and 13% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 247 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 |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov 2023 | RAYNOR ENGINEERING LTD BB9 9TX | Other | £293,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 28 Oct 2021 | CAPITOL GARAGE BB9 9TX | Other | £30,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 9 Jun 2021 | CAPITOL GARAGE BB9 9TX | Other | £100,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 21 May 2018 | RAYNOR ENGINEERING LTD BB9 9TX | Other | £167,500 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
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 (97% of about 660 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)
- Land at Giles Street, Nelson: up to 37 homes, not permissioned (140 m)
- Nelson Discount Furniture, Cooper Street, Nelson: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (380 m)
- Pendle Rise Estates Phoenix Chambers: up to 39 homes, not permissioned (390 m)
- Riverside Mill, Charles Street, Nelson: up to 140 homes, permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- 28-34 Manchester Road, Nelson: up to 10 homes, permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- Land off Fry Street, Nelson: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- Land adjacent to Ambulance Station, Rakeshouse Road, Nelson: up to 8 homes, permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- Land at Former Garage Site, Marsden Hall Road: up to 30 homes, permissioned (740 m (0.5 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 10 addresses are between 139 m and 145 m above sea level (142 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB9 9TX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BB9 9UA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BB9 9XB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BB9 9XE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Nelson 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Colne 82,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Brierfield 37,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 62 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Seldon Street Nelson | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Nelson | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Car Park - Nelson | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 36.1 km (22 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Reedyford Hlth Care Group | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pharmadrug Direct | 60 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 240 m |
| Hospital | Pendle Community Hospital | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Nelson Police Station | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Premier Cashzone | 110 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Garden Project 1,010 m² | 310 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Walverden Park 6.6 ha | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 270 m² | 220 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.4 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,130 m² | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 7.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
9 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Walverden Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Marsden Height | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Barrowford Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Higgen Clough | Valley | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Grimshaw Wood | Wood | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 10 |
9 of the street's 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 190 m | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bradley Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 210 m | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bradley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 370 m | No published inspection |
| Walverden Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| McMillan Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson | Primary | 5–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Whitefield Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | 790 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 |
| Marsden Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lomeshaye Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Pendle Vale College | Secondary | 11–16 | 930 m (0.6 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 |
| St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| East Lancashire Learning Group | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deli Express BB9 9UA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 4 Good | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Papa's Pizza BB9 9XB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | 5 Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Chiefs BB9 9UA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | 4 Good | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Brew & Boost BB9 9UA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Pizza Perfection BB9 9XB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Bradley Nursery School BB9 9UB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 100 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2025 |
| BBQ 2Night BB9 9XG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Nelson Carters And Motormen Club BB9 9TN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2026 |
| Nelson Fisheries BB9 9TN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Revival Bar & Club BB9 9TL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Nelson Old Brass Band Club BB9 9ER | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Nice Day BB9 9TN | Retailers - other | 160 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 8 Dec 2025 |
| St Philips Primary School BB9 9TQ | School/college/university | 190 m | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Santa's BB9 9XW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Lancashire Malik Catering Ltd BB9 9HG | Other catering premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 99 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 60 |
| Drugs | 16 |
| Other theft | 14 |
| Vehicle crime | 12 |
| Public order | 12 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Other crime | 11 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Newfield Drive (48); On or near Lonsdale Street (21); On or near Bankhouse Road (18); On or near Harvey Street (15); On or near Bacon Street (15).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 42% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 30% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 56% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 15% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 6% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 44% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 35% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 87% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 13% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 36% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 76% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 7% | 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 9TX: 5 addresses
- BB9 9XB: 2 addresses of 16 in the postcode
- BB9 9UA: 1 address of 37 in the postcode
- BB9 9XE: 1 address of 15 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Harvey Street · Queen Street · William Street · St Philips Street · Parrock Street · St Philip's Street · Elm Street · Beech Street · Chapel Street · Bradley Road East · Bacon Street · Arthur 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.