BB8 0DD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Lenches in Colne. Administratively it sits within Waterside & Horsfield ward and the Pendle constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BB8 0DD is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 0DD are sourced from Output Area E00128042 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BB8 0DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BB8 0DD.
267
35
£ 33,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB8 0DD 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
With 51% social renting, BB8 0DD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB8 0DD. The average age is 35.3. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BB8 0DD is moderate at 74 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 Lord Street School
Newtown Nursery School
West Street Community Primary School
Colne Primet Primary School
Colne Primet Academy
Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School
Pendle View Primary School
Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Pavilion Cafe0.6 km
- Al Pacinos0.8 km
- Arcade Cafe Ltd0.7 km
- BB's Coffee Shop0.4 km
- Colne Citadel0.7 km
- + 20 more
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Farmfoods Limited0.9 km
- Get By Bags - Food Bank0.6 km
- Go Local0.8 km
- Grahame's Poultry0.8 km
- Gregg's0.8 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Stable Cross0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Beesknees Colne0.7 km
- Boyce's Barrel0.5 km
- Colne Tacklers Club0.4 km
- Market Street Tavern (Wet Sales Only)0.7 km
- Masonic Hall0.1 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.4 km
- Poundland0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Caked Up0.1 km
- China Garden0.4 km
- Cotton Mill Butties0.3 km
- Dixy Chicken0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colne0.2 km
- Nelson3.3 km
- Brierfield5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Crabtree Street0.1 km
- Crown Hotel0.2 km
- Green Road0.2 km
- Municipal Hall0.2 km
- Hawley Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BB80DD · Data under Open Government Licence