BB8 0BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oak Street, 0.7km from Carry Bridge in Colne. Administratively it sits within Waterside & Horsfield ward and the Pendle constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BB8 0BA is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 57 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £72k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 12.1% 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 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00127946 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAK STREET, BB8 0BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAK STREET, BB8 0BA.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB8 0BA 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
Social renting makes up 57% of tenure in BB8 0BA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 57-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 12.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB8 0BA. The average age is 56.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 70,750
18 sales · Mean £ 68,272
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BB8 0BA is moderate at 62 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
Colne Park High School
Park Primary School
West Street Community Primary School
Colne Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Newtown Nursery School
Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Colne Lord Street School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Admiral Casino0.8 km
- Deerstones Bakery0.9 km
- J Wild (Confectioners) Ltd0.8 km
- Lawson's Butchers0.8 km
- Whiteside's (Noyna) Ltd0.4 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Union Exchange0.7 km
- Morris Dancers0.2 km
- Colne Cricket Club0.2 km
- Colne Legion Club0.6 km
- Commercial Hotel0.6 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- The Shack0.5 km
- Cake Hub0.8 km
- KFC0.8 km
- About Coffee Ltd1.0 km
- Corner Kitchen0.5 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Istanbul Takeaway1.0 km
- Ho King0.6 km
- Lotus Chinese Take Away0.5 km
- Burgerz Colne0.8 km
- Food 2 Go0.5 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd1.0 km
- Poundland0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colne1.8 km
- Nelson4.8 km
- Brierfield6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Vincent Street0.0 km
- Fern Street0.1 km
- Byron Road Community Centre0.1 km
- Fern Street0.1 km
- Byron Road Community Centre0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BB80BA · Data under Open Government Licence