Borrowdale Avenue, Nelson
House prices, sold prices and local information for BB9 0JW.
At a glance
4 property sales on Borrowdale Avenue, Nelson have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £66,500. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £56,375.
House prices on Borrowdale Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Borrowdale Avenue has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all BB9 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 4 | £56,375 | 10 Aug 2026 |
Sold prices on Borrowdale Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40, Borrowdale Avenue BB9 0JW | 10 Aug 2026 | £66,500 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 34, Borrowdale Avenue BB9 0JW | 31 Jul 2025 | £63,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 36, Borrowdale Avenue BB9 0JW | 23 Apr 2024 | £50,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 18, Borrowdale Avenue BB9 0JW | 8 Nov 2019 | £46,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near Borrowdale Avenue
Crime
305 crimes were reported within about a mile of Borrowdale Avenue in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 112 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 69 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 27 |
| Other theft | 21 |
| Drugs | 15 |
| Shoplifting | 14 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Borrowdale Avenue is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Calder in east Lancashire Flood alert area
- Upper River Ribble, Hodder Flood alert area
- Walverden Water at Nelson Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Borrowdale Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walverden Primary School 448 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| McMillan Nursery School 89 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Edenfield Girls' High School 102 pupils | Other independent school | 11–16 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Marsden Community Primary School 415 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Great Marsden St John's Primary School A Church of England Academy 205 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School 137 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School 408 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 209 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 5–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Nelson station 0.5 mi · 10 min walk
- Brierfield station 1.4 mi · 28 min walk
- Colne station 1.9 mi · 38 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Brunswick Street (by, Sackville Street) 1 min walk
- Brunswick Street (opp, Sackville Street) 1 min walk
- Park Drive (by, Brunswick Street) 2 min walk
- Clover Hill Road (opp, Railway Street) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Pwe Pendle Valley Mill
Yarnspinners Primary Hcc, Carr Road, Nelson · 0.8 mi - Dr Jehangir (Sh)
Yarnspinners Primary Hcc, Yarnspinners Wharf, Nelson · 0.8 mi - Nelson Medical Practice
Yarnspinners Primary Hcc, Yarnspinners Wharf, Nelson · 0.8 mi - Reedyford Hlth Care Group
Yarnspinners Primary Hcc, Yarnspinners Wharf, Nelson · 0.8 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 1 of 10 · Crime: decile 2 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 57.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 35.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 7.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 642 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 23.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 64.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 11.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,775 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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