BB8 0BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Allendale Street, 0.6km from Carry Bridge in Colne. Administratively it sits within Waterside & Horsfield ward and the Pendle constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BB8 0BG 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 31% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 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. 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 0BG are sourced from Output Area E00127944 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALLENDALE STREET, BB8 0BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALLENDALE STREET, BB8 0BG.
220
43
£ 0 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB8 0BG 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
No single demographic signal dominates BB8 0BG — age 43, 37% ownership, 31% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 0BG. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 68,500
10 sales · Mean £ 70,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BB8 0BG is moderate at 72 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 Exchange0.5 km
- Cask 'N' Keg0.9 km
- Morris Dancers0.3 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- The Shack0.3 km
- Cake Hub0.6 km
- KFC0.7 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 Centre0.1 km
- Byron Road Community Centre0.1 km
- Vincent Street0.2 km
- Thorn Grove0.2 km
- Oak Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BB80BG · Data under Open Government Licence