Postcode Analysis Pendle, North West

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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Population

324

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BB8 0AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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2/10
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9/10
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7/10
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6/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British95.3%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences177
Anti-social behaviour145
Criminal damage and arson68
Other theft22
Public order20

school Local Schools

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Park Primary School

Good345 pupils0.4 km
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Colne Park High School

Good1095 pupils0.5 km
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West Street Community Primary School

Good214 pupils0.8 km
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Newtown Nursery School

Good94 pupils0.8 km
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Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Good1.1 km
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Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School

Requires Improvement198 pupils1.2 km
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Colne Lord Street School

Good369 pupils1.3 km
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Colne Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good184 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited1.0 km
  • Poundland0.6 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
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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