BB8 0AJ is a mixed residential area on Oak Mill Drive, 0.8km from Carry Bridge in Colne. Administratively it sits within Boulsworth & Foulridge ward and the Pendle constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 5.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BB8 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00127952 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAK MILL DRIVE, BB8 0AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAK MILL DRIVE, BB8 0AJ.
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40
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB8 0AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
BB8 0AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 5.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB8 0AJ. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 165,000
23 sales · Mean £ 164,128
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BB8 0AJ is above average at 90 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Park Primary School
Colne Park High School
West Street Community Primary School
Newtown Nursery School
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
Colne Lord Street School
Colne Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Arkwrights At Stell's Famous Pet Store0.3 km
- Heyworth's News0.4 km
- Ruskin Stores0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Farmfoods Limited0.6 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Colne Cricket Club0.5 km
- Beesknees Colne0.7 km
- Boyce's Barrel0.8 km
- Colne Tacklers Club0.9 km
- Market Street Tavern (Wet Sales Only)0.7 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- KFC0.5 km
- Al Pacinos0.6 km
- Arcade Cafe Ltd0.7 km
- Colne Citadel0.7 km
- Colne Market Cafe0.6 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Limited1.0 km
- Poundland0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Cemetery Chippy0.5 km
- China Garden1.0 km
- Dixy Chicken0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- No. 10 Kebab & Pizza House0.5 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colne1.5 km
- Nelson4.6 km
- Brierfield6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Oak Street0.1 km
- Oak Street0.1 km
- Thorn Grove0.2 km
- New Bath Street0.2 km
- New Bath Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BB80AJ · Data under Open Government Licence