Thomas Street Nelson, Pendle
8 addresses across 3 postcodes (BB9), about 290 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 29800558.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £160,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (D: 2, 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 260 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Walverden Park, is about 340 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 157 to 176 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Reedyford Hlth Care Group, about 690 m (0.4 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,360 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 66% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 301 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £85,000 | £85,000 | £85,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £87,500 | £87,500 | £87,500 |
| 2004 | 1 | £35,000 | £35,000 | £35,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £22,730 | £22,730 | £22,730 |
| 1996 | 1 | £30,000 | £30,000 | £30,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep 2022 | 54 BB9 9AY | Terraced | £160,000 | Leasehold. |
| 2 Oct 2009 | 56 BB9 9AY | Detached | £85,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Nov 2006 | 3 BB9 9AY | Terraced | £87,500 | |
| 16 Feb 2004 | 54 BB9 9AY | Terraced | £35,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Nov 2001 | 56 BB9 9AY | Detached | £22,730 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Aug 1996 | 56 BB9 9AY | Detached | £30,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 115 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (2); Bungalow, semi-detached (1); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1900-1929 (2); 1983-1990 (1); before 1900 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2); 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 (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 (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Pendle Rise Estates Phoenix Chambers: up to 39 homes, not permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- Eastern House, 29-37 Macleod Street, Nelson: up to 20 homes, permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- Land at Giles Street, Nelson: up to 37 homes, not permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
- Nelson Discount Furniture, Cooper Street, Nelson: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (870 m (0.5 miles))
- Former Joinery Works, Nelson: up to 50 homes, not permissioned (920 m (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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 9AY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BB9 9BS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BB9 9BY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 157 m and 176 m above sea level (165 m on average); the ground rises about 19 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB9 9AY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BB9 9BS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BB9 9BY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Nelson 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 260 m |
| Brierfield 37,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Colne 82,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 20 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 66 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bradshaw Street Nelson | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Interchange Nelson | 260 m |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rigby Street Car Park | 290 m |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 350 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 36.6 km (23 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Reedyford Hlth Care Group | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chapel House Pharmacy | 260 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Pendle Community Hospital | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Nelson Police Station | 340 m |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 340 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Walverden Park 6.6 ha | 340 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 7.7 ha | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 420 m² | 110 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.4 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,540 m² | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 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 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Marsden Height | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Walverden Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Old Laund Clough | Valley | 2 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Higgen Clough | Valley | 2 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Old Laund Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.8 | 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 | 8 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 9 |
8 of the street's 9 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 | 110 m | No published inspection |
| McMillan Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 140 m | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 370 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 |
| Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Whitefield Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | 570 m (0.4 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 Philip's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Walverden Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bradley Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lomeshaye Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Marsden Heights Community College | Secondary | 11–16 | 880 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 | 110 m | 5 Very good | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Poundstretcher Ltd BB9 9AG | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 8 Apr 2024 |
| McMillan Nursery School BB9 9AG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 140 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Curry On The Street BB9 9AH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Zpies'n'pasties THE BAKERY LTD BB9 9AH | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Yumm Cafe BB9 9AH | Other catering premises | 150 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Naik Gems Nursery BB9 9AJ | School/college/university | 150 m | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Redbee Vapes BB9 9AH | Retailers - other | 160 m | 4 Good | 24 May 2024 |
| Ashiana Lodge BB9 9AU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2025 |
| APNA Store BB9 0BH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 180 m | 4 Good | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Nicholsons' Butchers BB9 9PG | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Bobby's Off Licence BB9 9PG | Retailers - other | 210 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Alis Takeaway BB9 9PJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 4 Good | 28 Aug 2026 |
| Edenfield Nursery BB9 0PQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Ishys BB9 0SL | Retailers - other | 280 m | 4 Good | 15 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 143 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 53 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 |
| Other theft | 21 |
| Public order | 21 |
| Burglary | 14 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Carradice Close (42); On or near Carleton Street (28); 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 | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 26% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 66% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 43% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 32% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 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) | 18% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 34% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 68% | 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
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 9AY: 6 addresses of 8 in the postcode
- BB9 9BS: 1 address of 11 in the postcode
- BB9 9BY: 1 address of 36 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Wilkinson Street · Leonard Street · Bradshaw Close · Lloyd Walk · Hardacre Close · Hartley Street · Princess Street · Carradice Close · Percy Street · Lloyd Close · Duerden Street · Bradshaw 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.