House Prices in Nelson
£117,000
Median Average Sales Price
(last 12 months)
£142,131
Mean Average Sales Price
(last 12 months)
2308
Total Sales
(last 12 months)
+8.7%
Median vs previous
12 months
House prices in Nelson: market summary
Nelson recorded 2,308 home sales in the last 12 months, at a median price of £117,000 and a mean of £142,131. Comparing the 12 months to August 2026 with the 12 months before, the median price rose by 8.7% (from £115,000 to £125,000). Terraced homes were the most common sale (65% of sales), and detached homes averaged £312,612 against £108,506 for flats. Of the areas with at least five sales, Blacko had the highest average price (£538,870) and Brierfield the lowest (£157,632). The town's median is 40% below the North West median of £210,000.
Properties in Nelson had a mean average selling price of £142,131 and a median of £117,000 over the last 12 months based on 2308 sales.
Sales by Property Type
Average Price & # Sales (Last 12 Months)
Breakdown by Locality
Average Price & # Sales (last 12 months). Areas with enough sales link to their own page.
| Locality | Avg Price | # Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson Centre | £117,478 | 1428 |
| Barrowford | £201,870 | 482 |
| Blacko | £538,870 | 23 |
| Brierfield | £157,632 | 445 |
| Roughlee | £230,000 | 13 |
Recent sales in Nelson
The latest 20 sales registered with HM Land Registry. For sales near a particular address, use sold prices near me.
| Address | Date | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7, Rimington Place BB9 8DE | 21 Aug 2026 | Semi-detached | £117,000 |
| 22, Weatherhill Crescent Brierfield, BB9 0HF | 20 Aug 2026 | Semi-detached | £205,000 |
| 64, Derby Street BB9 7RE | 18 Aug 2026 | Terraced | £40,000 |
| 9, Holden Road Brierfield, BB9 5PR | 14 Aug 2026 | Semi-detached | £260,000 |
| 246, Railway Street BB9 0SE | 14 Aug 2026 | Terraced | £110,000 |
| 257, Brunswick Street BB9 0HS | 14 Aug 2026 | Terraced | £125,000 |
| 1, Brooden Drive Brierfield, BB9 5HF | 14 Aug 2026 | Semi-detached | £200,000 |
| 4, Hartley Drive BB9 0WD | 14 Aug 2026 | Detached | £290,000 |
| 23, Deerstone Road BB9 9LN | 13 Aug 2026 | Detached | £295,000 |
| 142, Manchester Road BB9 7AH | 13 Aug 2026 | Other | £120,000 |
| 79, Marsden Hall Road North BB9 8JH | 12 Aug 2026 | Semi-detached | £210,000 |
| 65, Nora Street Barrowford, BB9 8NT | 12 Aug 2026 | Terraced | £115,000 |
| 5, Rickard Road BB9 0RN | 12 Aug 2026 | Semi-detached | £155,000 |
| 4, St Johns Place BB9 9PB | 11 Aug 2026 | Semi-detached | £145,000 |
| 6, John Street Brierfield, BB9 5NU | 11 Aug 2026 | Terraced | £80,000 |
| 32, Woodlands Road BB9 9JF | 11 Aug 2026 | Terraced | £65,000 |
| 40, Borrowdale Avenue BB9 0JW | 10 Aug 2026 | Terraced | £66,500 |
| 197, Hibson Road BB9 0DX | 10 Aug 2026 | Terraced | £138,000 |
| 15, Weatherhill Crescent Brierfield, BB9 0HF | 10 Aug 2026 | Semi-detached | £191,500 |
| 7, Victoria Gardens Barrowford, BB9 6DN | 10 Aug 2026 | Detached | £340,000 |
Nearby towns
- Colne house prices 4 km · median £149,975
- Burnley house prices 5 km · median £125,000
- Barnoldswick house prices 9 km · median £158,000
- Clitheroe house prices 12 km · median £266,000
- Accrington house prices 14 km · median £130,000
- Bacup house prices 15 km · median £160,000
Postcode districts
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Nelson house prices: questions answered
What is the average house price in Nelson?
Over the last 12 months the median sold price in Nelson was £117,000 and the mean (average) was £142,131, based on 2,308 sales recorded by HM Land Registry (excluding 'other' sales such as commercial property).
Are house prices in Nelson going up or down?
In the 12 months to August 2026 the median sold price in Nelson was £125,000, up 8.7% on the previous 12 months (£115,000). Medians also move with the mix of homes sold, so treat short-term changes with care.
How much do different types of home cost in Nelson?
Average sold prices in Nelson over the last 12 months: detached £312,612 (240 sales), semi-detached £176,416 (519 sales), terraced £104,072 (1,494 sales), flats £108,506 (55 sales).
What are the most and least expensive areas of Nelson?
Among areas of Nelson with at least five sales in the last 12 months, Blacko had the highest average sold price (£538,870) and Brierfield the lowest (£157,632).
How many homes have sold in Nelson recently?
2,308 homes sold in Nelson in the last 12 months. The most common were terraced homes (65% of sales).
Figures are calculated from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and exclude sales recorded as "other" property types. They are not valuations.