Little corner of Nelson could be in line to become Kensington Gardens

Neighbours in the cul-de-sac, off Manchester Road, have triumphed in the northern section of a national gardening competition.

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After being named a finalist in the same competition a year ago, Kensington Street is giving the West London suburb a run for its money.

Originally, the homes there didn’t even have front gardens — but land became available when the old Lambert’s wood yard burned down a number of years ago.

Residents adopted the plots opposite and sealed the deal with the Land Registry, leaving little walkways so residents could still reach their front doors.

Marie Reeve, who entered the competition on behalf of four neighbouring properties, said: “We’ve been doing this for a few years now and we’re really pleased to be recognised.

“All of the gardens are a little bit different — mine and my neighbour’s gardens slope away but the others then level off. Everyone has put their own little touches in and that’s what the judges have seen.”

She will share £500 worth of gardening vouchers with fellow growers Michelle and Greg Taylor, Barry Yates, Kris and Marzana Paul, and Keith and Sue Sainsbury.

Mr Sainsbury said: “I think we should approach Pendle Council and make an application to become Kensington Gardens, rather than Kensington Street. It’s great that everyone has got together and done something like this.”

Judges were impressed the five households had also cleared another weed-covered abandoned area nearby and created a central feature out of a recycled wooden pallet, as well as donating plants to create a communal area.

A Cultivation Street spokesman said: “The purpose of the competition was to find Britain’s best streets, which demonstrated commendable community spirit and pride.”

An overall victor will be announced on September 13.