BB8 Postcode Area Information
Area Overview
The postcode area is located in the Pendle, Lancashire postcode town, in the North West, England region.
The BB8 postcode area, also known as the Colne postcode area, is located in the east of England, within the county of Lancashire. It includes the town of Colne and surrounding areas such as Nelson, Barnoldswick, and Foulridge.
The local geography is characterized by a blend of urban and rural landscapes. The region is nestled in the Pennine countryside, boasting beautiful rolling hills, green spaces, and bodies of water such as the Lake Burwain. It is serviced by the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, providing enjoyable canal-side walks, cycling routes, and boating activities.
In terms of amenities, BB8 hosts a vibrant community, featuring a myriad of dining spots, retail shops, sporting facilities, and cultural attractions. The Pendle Hippodrome Theatre and Boundary Mill Stores are among the popular destinations. The area is also endowed with numerous heritage sites such as Wycoller Park and Country Hall.
BB8 offers excellent transportation links. The area is served by the Colne railway station, providing convenient connections to Skipton, Bradford, and Leeds. There are also regular bus services connecting Colne to the surrounding areas and towns. Furthermore, the area’s location near major highways such as the M65 motorway grants easy car access to cities like Preston and Manchester. With its mix of so many attractive amenities, BB8 is a delightful place for both residents and visitors.
The postcode area covers Barnoldswick, Boulsworth & Foulridge, Earby & Coates, Vivary Bridge, Waterside & Horsfield electoral wards.
BB8 Postcode Map
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BB8 Area Demographics
(from Census 2021)The population of BB8 postcode area is 28,632. In England, the male population is 28,833,712 and the female population is 27,656,336, according to the 2021 census.
Ethnicity & Religion
According to the latest 2021 census, The main ethnicity of the people in the area is White: English, with a total of 26,610, followed by White: Other White, with a total of 623. In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (13,704), followed by No religion (12,318).
Deprivation
As for deprivation, most of the area is not deprived in any dimension (7,802), followed by at least deprived in one dimension (5,603).
Economic Status
Most people in the nearby area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (10,572), while 7,701 adults mentioned they are Retired.
Education
Regarding education, 6,207 adults have Level 4 education, while 4,384 have Level 3 education. The most common occupations are
- Skilled trades occupations (1984)
- Professional occupations (1920), and
- Associate professional and technical occupations (1498)
Age
The average age of people living in area is 43 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (6989), Between 55 to 64 (5835), and Between 45 to 54 (5590).
NS-SEC
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (4,352) followed by Routine occupations (3,735), and Semi-routine occupations (3,434).
Postcodes in BB8
There are total 6 postcode sectors present in the BB8 (listed below). The postcode BB8 has a total of 1338 postcodes.
ONS Administrative Info
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Area | BB8 |
| Ward | Barnoldswick Boulsworth & Foulridge Earby & Coates Vivary Bridge Waterside & Horsfield |
| LTLA22 | Pendle |
| UTLA22 | Lancashire |
| Region | North West |
| Country | England |
BB8 Crime Statstics
Crime rate over the last 12 Months
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Burglary
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Criminal damage and arson
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Burglary
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Shoplifting
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Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
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Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
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Shoplifting
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
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BB8 Property Statstics
Sold House Prices over the last 12 Months
Sold House Prices by Month
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Semi-Detached | £200,000.00 | £160,000.00 - £250,000.00 | 3 |
| Terraced | £146,795.00 | £65,000.00 - £225,000.00 | 6 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Semi-Detached | £204,000.00 | £173,000.00 - £235,000.00 | 2 |
| Terraced | £74,500.00 | £47,000.00 - £108,000.00 | 4 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £184,375.00 | £135,000.00 - £250,000.00 | 5 |
| Other | £177,500.00 | £40,000.00 - £315,000.00 | 2 |
| Semi-Detached | £138,158.33 | £102,000.00 - £199,950.00 | 4 |
| Terraced | £112,148.85 | £39,000.00 - £175,000.00 | 18 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £337,500.00 | £215,000.00 - £460,000.00 | 2 |
| Flat | £83,000.00 | £83,000.00 - £83,000.00 | 1 |
| Other | £168,750.00 | £137,500.00 - £200,000.00 | 2 |
| Semi-Detached | £253,300.00 | £169,950.00 - £350,000.00 | 3 |
| Terraced | £99,458.33 | £45,000.00 - £146,000.00 | 10 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Semi-Detached | £240,000.00 | £240,000.00 - £240,000.00 | 1 |
| Terraced | £54,750.00 | £22,000.00 - £115,000.00 | 3 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £295,000.00 | £200,000.00 - £390,000.00 | 2 |
| Flat | £66,000.00 | £49,000.00 - £83,000.00 | 2 |
| Other | £1,334,150.00 | £83,500.00 - £4,920,000.00 | 3 |
| Semi-Detached | £145,000.00 | £90,000.00 - £200,000.00 | 2 |
| Terraced | £93,376.92 | £39,000.00 - £187,500.00 | 18 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £520,000.00 | £520,000.00 - £520,000.00 | 1 |
| Flat | £60,000.00 | £60,000.00 - £60,000.00 | 1 |
| Other | £90,000.00 | £90,000.00 - £90,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £120,500.00 | £115,000.00 - £126,000.00 | 2 |
| Terraced | £105,340.00 | £64,000.00 - £185,000.00 | 9 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £343,000.00 | £343,000.00 - £343,000.00 | 1 |
| Other | £80,000.00 | £80,000.00 - £80,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £264,616.67 | £175,000.00 - £385,000.00 | 3 |
| Terraced | £119,833.26 | £38,000.00 - £220,000.00 | 13 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £375,000.00 | £325,000.00 - £465,000.00 | 6 |
| Flat | £123,500.00 | £123,500.00 - £123,500.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £180,000.00 | £180,000.00 - £180,000.00 | 1 |
| Terraced | £128,031.25 | £66,500.00 - £215,000.00 | 12 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £284,000.00 | £274,000.00 - £294,000.00 | 2 |
| Flat | £152,000.00 | £152,000.00 - £152,000.00 | 1 |
| Other | £545,000.00 | £375,000.00 - £630,000.00 | 3 |
| Semi-Detached | £313,750.00 | £295,000.00 - £350,000.00 | 4 |
| Terraced | £134,177.08 | £45,000.00 - £260,000.00 | 22 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £293,038.89 | £205,000.00 - £429,950.00 | 6 |
| Flat | £93,750.00 | £90,000.00 - £97,500.00 | 2 |
| Other | £484,750.00 | £49,000.00 - £850,000.00 | 4 |
| Semi-Detached | £205,000.00 | £165,000.00 - £245,000.00 | 3 |
| Terraced | £121,965.60 | £35,000.00 - £280,000.00 | 33 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £486,625.00 | £368,000.00 - £633,500.00 | 4 |
| Flat | £150,000.00 | £150,000.00 - £150,000.00 | 1 |
| Other | £179,666.67 | £65,000.00 - £237,000.00 | 3 |
| Semi-Detached | £156,400.00 | £85,000.00 - £230,000.00 | 5 |
| Terraced | £120,183.72 | £40,000.00 - £230,000.00 | 37 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £387,000.00 | £387,000.00 - £387,000.00 | 1 |
| Flat | £92,000.00 | £54,000.00 - £130,000.00 | 2 |
| Other | £130,000.00 | £130,000.00 - £130,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £167,800.00 | £84,000.00 - £195,000.00 | 5 |
| Terraced | £122,355.36 | £39,000.00 - £195,000.00 | 18 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £317,500.00 | £200,000.00 - £520,000.00 | 3 |
| Flat | £55,000.00 | £55,000.00 - £55,000.00 | 1 |
| Other | £450,000.00 | £450,000.00 - £450,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £264,991.67 | £175,000.00 - £400,000.00 | 6 |
| Terraced | £119,500.69 | £43,000.00 - £245,000.00 | 21 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £305,825.00 | £240,000.00 - £574,950.00 | 4 |
| Flat | £71,000.00 | £62,000.00 - £80,000.00 | 3 |
| Other | £50,500.00 | £1,000.00 - £100,000.00 | 2 |
| Semi-Detached | £176,237.50 | £80,000.00 - £264,950.00 | 4 |
| Terraced | £125,497.50 | £75,000.00 - £300,000.00 | 18 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £550,750.00 | £310,000.00 - £1,100,000.00 | 4 |
| Flat | £72,475.00 | £65,000.00 - £79,950.00 | 2 |
| Other | £138,875.00 | £2,500.00 - £255,000.00 | 4 |
| Semi-Detached | £300,000.00 | £300,000.00 - £300,000.00 | 1 |
| Terraced | £102,590.62 | £47,000.00 - £440,000.00 | 12 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £378,747.50 | £350,000.00 - £445,000.00 | 3 |
| Flat | £148,975.00 | £68,000.00 - £229,950.00 | 2 |
| Other | £62,000.00 | £62,000.00 - £62,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £146,750.00 | £73,500.00 - £220,000.00 | 2 |
| Terraced | £130,420.71 | £72,000.00 - £213,000.00 | 17 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £383,875.00 | £279,000.00 - £505,000.00 | 3 |
| Flat | £56,800.00 | £48,400.00 - £65,000.00 | 3 |
| Other | £1,800.00 | £1,800.00 - £1,800.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £195,583.33 | £165,000.00 - £233,500.00 | 4 |
| Terraced | £140,615.79 | £45,000.00 - £280,000.00 | 25 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Other | £171,750.00 | £88,500.00 - £300,000.00 | 11 |
| Semi-Detached | £294,900.00 | £109,000.00 - £595,000.00 | 7 |
| Terraced | £111,875.00 | £38,000.00 - £230,000.00 | 16 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £368,750.00 | £180,000.00 - £530,000.00 | 4 |
| Flat | £260,000.00 | £260,000.00 - £260,000.00 | 1 |
| Other | £416,866.67 | £600.00 - £700,000.00 | 3 |
| Semi-Detached | £189,250.00 | £127,000.00 - £210,000.00 | 3 |
| Terraced | £138,214.65 | £42,500.00 - £320,500.00 | 20 |
Schools
| Name | Pupils | Age | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Nursery SchoolNursery, Good | 94 | 2-5 | BB80HP |
| Park Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 345 | 4-11 | BB80QJ |
| Colne Primet Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 209 | 4-11 | BB88JE |
| West Street Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 214 | 3-11 | BB80HW |
| Trawden Forest Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 191 | 4-11 | BB88RN |
| Colne Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 184 | 5-11 | BB87AA |
| Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 198 | 4-11 | BB87NN |
| Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High SchoolSecondary, Requires improvement | 783 | 11-16 | BB88JT |
| Pendle View Primary SchoolSpecial, Outstanding | 126 | 2-11 | BB88JT |
| Colne Primet AcademySecondary, Good | 746 | 11-16 | BB88JF |
| Laneshaw Bridge PrimaryPrimary, Outstanding | 214 | 4-11 | BB87JE |
| Colne Lord Street SchoolPrimary, Good | 369 | 4-11 | BB89AR |
| Colne Park High SchoolSecondary, Good | 1095 | 11-16 | BB87DP |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyPrimary, Good | None | 5-11 | BB87JR |
Amenities
- Blakey Hall Farm B+B, BB8 9TD
- Stable Cross, BB8 8AD
- Trawden Arms, BB8 8RU
- Admiral Lord Rodney, BB8 0TA
- Alma Inn, BB8 7EF
- Beesknees Colne, BB8 0EB
- Black Lane Ends Tavern, BB8 7EP
- Get By Bags - Food Bank, BB8 0RY
- About Coffee Ltd, BB8 0LG
- Al Pacinos, BB8 0HS
- Arcade Cafe Ltd, BB8 0HX
- Asda Cafe, BB8 8LB
- Aldi Stores Ltd, BB8 9HH
- Asda Stores Limited, BB8 8LB
- Lidl Great Britain Limited, BB8 9DJ
- Poundland, BB8 0HS
- Sainsbury's, BB8 9HY
- Busterz, BB8 9HT
- Earnies Dessert Bar Limited, BB8 9HT
- 3 Kings, BB8 9AQ
- Anaz Takeaway, BB8 0BS
- Burgerz Colne, BB8 9HU
- Briercliffe Meats, BB8 8HL
- Herd & Hive Ltd, BB8 7QJ
- Albert House Residential Home, BB8 0AA
- Belverdere Manor Care Home, BB8 8JT
- Blossom Tree, BB8 7BH
- Favordale Hfe, BB8 0BH
- Innisfree Childcare Ltd, BB8 9EN
- Brunch Box, BB8 0PN
- Sammy's Ices, BB8 0DF
- The Cook Truck, BB8 8LE
- The Hotdog Gang, BB8 0LY
- Busterz, BB8 9HU
- Carlo's Restaurant, BB8 0AE
- Colne Snooker Club, BB8 8DQ
- Community Centre, BB8 0BQ
- Dowdies, BB8 0AG
- Christchurch Ce School, BB8 7HF
- Colne Primet Academy, BB8 8JF
- Lancashire Catering (Pendle View Primary School, Colne), BB8 8JT
- Laneshaw Bridge Primary School OOSC, BB8 7JE
- Laneshawbridge CP School, BB8 7JE
- Gregs PLC, BB8 9HH
- Admiral Casino, BB8 0HS
- Arkwrights At Stell's Famous Pet Store, BB8 9JH
- B & M Stores, BB8 8LU
- Card Factory, BB8 0HS