Houses for sale in Nelson, Lancashire
House Prices in Nelson
Properties in Nelson have an average house price of £133k and had 1,976 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.¹
Nelson is an area in Lancashire with 18,002 households², where the most expensive property was sold for £1.75M.
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Neighbourhoods in Nelson
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Property price trends in Nelson
According to the latest Land Registry data, the average home in Nelson sold for £155,318 in 2026. That figure comes from a substantial record of 26,316 sales logged over the past 31 years.
Prices have continued to climb over the last three years. Compared with 2023, when the typical sale came in around £121,706, that's a rise of roughly 27.6%.
Looking back five years, average prices are up about 24.2% since 2021, a gain of around £30,219 in cash terms.
Zoom out to the past decade for the fuller picture. Back in 2016, homes here averaged £89,352, so the typical sold price has climbed about 73.8% since then, roughly 5.7% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace eases back to about 4.1%.
Frequently asked questions about Nelson
What is the average price for a property for sale in Nelson?
The average price for a property for sale in Nelson is £132,794. This amount is 37% lower than the average price in Lancashire. There are 8,501 property listings for sale in Nelson.
What locations have the most expensive properties for sale in Nelson?
The locations with the most expensive properties for sale in Nelson are Whitefield & Walverden at an average of £910,499, Blacko And Higherford at an average of £363,682 and Brierfield West & Reedley at an average of £322,500.
What locations have the most affordable properties for sale in Nelson?
The locations with the most affordable properties for sale in Nelson are Bradley at an average of £76,781, Whitefield at an average of £92,248 and Clover Hill at an average of £100,315.
Which train stations are available in or near Nelson?
Some of the train stations available in or near Nelson are Nelson, Brierfield and Colne.
Property Price Paid in Nelson by Year
The average sold property price by year was:
| Year | Average Sold Price | Price Change |
Sold Properties
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £155,318 | 
11% |
53 Properties |
| 2025 | £138,098 |
1% |
641 Properties |
| 2024 | £136,417 |
11% |
654 Properties |
| 2023 | £121,706 | 
-6% |
628 Properties |
| 2022 | £128,532 |
3% |
731 Properties |
| 2021 | £125,099 |
15% |
822 Properties |
| 2020 | £106,094 |
9% |
606 Properties |
| 2019 | £96,342 |
-5% |
756 Properties |
| 2018 | £100,856 |
8% |
700 Properties |
| 2017 | £92,860 |
4% |
702 Properties |
Property Price per Property Type in Nelson
Here you can find historic sold price data in order to help with your property search.
The average Property Paid Price for specific property types in the last three years are:
| Property Type | Average Sold Price | Sold Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Semi Detached House | £173,626.00 | 418 Semi Detached Houses |
| Terraced House | £92,780.00 | 1,339 Terraced Houses |
| Detached House | £322,279.00 | 197 Detached Houses |
| Flat | £95,602.00 | 22 Flats |
Transport in Nelson
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