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Whitefield Infant School and NurseryOutstandingBarrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary SchoolOutstandingBarrowford SchoolGoodColne Primet Primary SchoolGoodBradley Primary SchoolGoodThe average house price in Nelson is £124,233, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Nelson house price trends over the last 30 years.
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Is Nelson a nice place to live?
Nelson is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area.
How safe is Nelson?
Nelson has an above average crime rate for a North West town, with around 73 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is about the national average, and about average for Lancashire.
What are the best schools in Nelson?
Nelson has 38 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools are Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School and Whitefield Infant School and Nursery. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Barrowford School and Lomeshaye Junior School. Note: 3 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Nelson?
Nelson has a diverse ethnic mix with no single group forming a majority. Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (71%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.