BB8 is a postcode district in Pendle, North West, covering 772 active and 743 retired postcodes.
The largest share of BB8 (18%) is characterised by a traditional working-class terrace area — affordable but economically pressured, alongside a working urban area with a mix of terrace houses and flats, mostly families (11%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes BB8 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in BB8 are around £142k, down 17.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BB8 at 362 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 43 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BB8 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
BB8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BB8 postcode area.
28,611
43
£ 38,140 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 65% owner-occupation and average age 43, BB8 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £142k. Property prices are trending down 17.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Newtown Nursery School
Park Primary School
Colne Primet Primary School
West Street Community Primary School
Trawden Forest Primary School
Colne Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Blakey Hall Farm B+B
- Stable Cross
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- Trawden Arms
- Admiral Lord Rodney
- Alma Inn
- Beesknees Colne
- Black Lane Ends Tavern
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Get By Bags - Food Bank
- About Coffee Ltd
- Al Pacinos
- Arcade Cafe Ltd
- Asda Cafe
- + 34 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Busterz
- Earnies Dessert Bar Limited
- 3 Kings
- Anaz Takeaway
- Burgerz Colne
- + 24 more
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- Admiral Casino
- Arkwrights At Stell's Famous Pet Store
- B & M Stores
- Card Factory
- Colne Local Store
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd
- Asda Stores Limited
- Lidl Great Britain Limited
- Poundland
- Sainsbury's
- + 1 more
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