BB8 0AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oak Street, 0.6km from Carry Bridge in Colne. Administratively it sits within Waterside & Horsfield ward and the Pendle constituency.
For families considering a move, BB8 0AZ represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £68k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 25.0% year-on-year. 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 0AZ are sourced from Output Area E00127941 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAK STREET, BB8 0AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAK STREET, BB8 0AZ.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB8 0AZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BB8 0AZ's 60% ownership and 36-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 25.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB8 0AZ. The average age is 36.1. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 61,500
34 sales · Mean £ 64,520
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BB8 0AZ is moderate at 73 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
Colne Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Admiral Casino0.6 km
- Deerstones Bakery0.7 km
- J Wild (Confectioners) Ltd0.6 km
- Lawson's Butchers0.7 km
- Whiteside's (Noyna) Ltd0.6 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Admiral Lord Rodney0.9 km
- Pendle Hippodrome Theatre0.9 km
- Union Exchange0.6 km
- Cask 'N' Keg0.9 km
- Morris Dancers0.4 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- The Shack0.3 km
- Cake Hub0.6 km
- KFC0.6 km
- About Coffee Ltd0.8 km
- Corner Kitchen0.3 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Istanbul Takeaway0.8 km
- Ho King0.4 km
- Lotus Chinese Take Away0.3 km
- Burgerz Colne0.6 km
- Food 2 Go0.3 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Poundland0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colne1.6 km
- Nelson4.7 km
- Brierfield6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Byron Road Community Centre0.2 km
- Vincent Street0.2 km
- Byron Road Community Centre0.2 km
- Thorn Grove0.2 km
- Oak Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BB80AZ · Data under Open Government Licence