BB8 0BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Byron Road, 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 0BQ 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. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £57k, 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 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00127944 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BYRON ROAD, BB8 0BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BYRON ROAD, BB8 0BQ.
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43
£ 0 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB8 0BQ 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 0BQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 37% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (43) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB8 0BQ. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 69,500
1 sales · Mean £ 69,500
Terraced
£ 45,000
1 sales · Mean £ 45,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BB8 0BQ is moderate at 79 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
Colne Lord Street School
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Farmfoods Limited0.5 km
- Get By Bags - Food Bank0.8 km
- Go Local0.6 km
- Grahame's Poultry0.6 km
- Gregg's0.6 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Beesknees Colne0.7 km
- Boyce's Barrel0.9 km
- Colne Tacklers Club1.0 km
- Market Street Tavern (Wet Sales Only)0.7 km
- The Red Lion Hotel0.6 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Al Pacinos0.6 km
- Arcade Cafe Ltd0.7 km
- Colne Citadel0.7 km
- Colne Market Cafe0.6 km
- Mr Chips0.7 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Poundland0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Cemetery Chippy0.3 km
- Dixy Chicken0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- No. 10 Kebab & Pizza House0.5 km
- Olives Bistro \& Mediterranean0.8 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colne1.6 km
- Nelson4.6 km
- Brierfield6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Byron Road Community Centre0.1 km
- Byron Road Community Centre0.1 km
- Vincent Street0.2 km
- Oak Street0.3 km
- Thorn Grove0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BB80BQ · Data under Open Government Licence