BB8 0AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Diamond Drive, 0.2km from Carry Bridge in Colne. Administratively it sits within Waterside & Horsfield ward and the Pendle constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BB8 0AN is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 54 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £322k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for BB8 0AN are sourced from Output Area E00128052 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DIAMOND DRIVE, BB8 0AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DIAMOND DRIVE, BB8 0AN.
290
54
£ 33,400 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB8 0AN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BB8 0AN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 61% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB8 0AN. The average age is 54.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 322,450
6 sales · Mean £ 339,141
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BB8 0AN is moderate at 78 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
West Street Community Primary School
Park Primary School
Newtown Nursery School
Colne Park High School
Colne Lord Street School
Colne Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Farmfoods Limited0.3 km
- Get By Bags - Food Bank0.5 km
- Go Local0.3 km
- Grahame's Poultry0.4 km
- Gregg's0.4 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Beesknees Colne0.5 km
- Boyce's Barrel0.7 km
- Colne Tacklers Club0.6 km
- Market Street Tavern (Wet Sales Only)0.4 km
- The Red Lion Hotel0.4 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Al Pacinos0.3 km
- Arcade Cafe Ltd0.4 km
- Colne Citadel0.4 km
- Colne Market Cafe0.3 km
- Jaipur Indian Colne0.7 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.8 km
- Poundland0.3 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Cemetery Chippy0.3 km
- China Garden0.7 km
- Dixy Chicken0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- No. 10 Kebab & Pizza House0.3 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colne1.3 km
- Nelson4.2 km
- Brierfield6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Broken Banks0.1 km
- British Legion0.2 km
- British Legion0.2 km
- Market Street0.3 km
- Bus Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BB80AN · Data under Open Government Licence