Forest Lane, Barrowford, Nelson
House prices, sold prices and local information for BB9 6QL.
At a glance
3 property sales on Forest Lane, Barrowford, Nelson have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2022. The most recent sale was on 23 May 2025. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £628,333.
House prices on Forest Lane compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Forest Lane 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £628,333 | 23 May 2025 |
Sold prices on Forest Lane
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4, Forest Lane BB9 6QL | 23 May 2025 | £580,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6, Forest Lane BB9 6QL | 15 Feb 2024 | £590,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Forest Lane BB9 6QL | 18 Feb 2022 | £715,000 | Detached | Freehold |
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 Forest Lane
Crime
90 crimes were reported within about a mile of Forest Lane in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 31 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 7 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Forest Lane is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Calder in east Lancashire Flood alert area
- Upper River Ribble, Hodder Flood alert 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 Forest Lane
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grow Independent School 16 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–16 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School 121 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.7 mi |
| Lomeshaye Junior School 352 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Al-Ikhlaas Primary School 142 pupils | Other independent school Islam | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Barrowford School 312 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Whitefield Infant School and Nursery 336 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Roughlee Church of England Primary School 50 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson 200 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 5–11 | Report | 0.9 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 1.1 mi · 23 min walk
- Brierfield station 1.4 mi · 29 min walk
- Colne station 2.3 mi · 46 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Sandyhall Lane (by, Wheatley Lane Road) 1 min walk
- Carr Hall Road (by, Carr Hall Road) 2 min walk
- Sandyhall Lane (opp, Carr Hall Road) 2 min walk
- Willow Close (by, Carr Hall Road) 6 min walk
GP surgeries
- Barrowford Surgery
2A-4 Ridgeway, Barrowford, Nelson · 0.6 mi - Nelson Medical Practice
Yarnspinners Primary Hcc, Yarnspinners Wharf, Nelson · 0.8 mi - Dr Jehangir (Sh)
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 5 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 5 of 10 · Crime: decile 7 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 83.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 14.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 2.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 595 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 55.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 25.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,461 |
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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