BB8 0DW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bridge Street, 0.5km from Primet Bridge in Colne. Administratively it sits within Waterside & Horsfield ward and the Pendle constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 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 0DW are sourced from Output Area E00128045 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRIDGE STREET, BB8 0DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDGE STREET, BB8 0DW.
324
37
£ 33,400 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB8 0DW 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BB8 0DW's 57% ownership and 37-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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB8 0DW. The average age is 37.1. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BB8 0DW is moderate at 68 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
Colne Primet Primary School
Colne Primet Academy
Newtown Nursery School
West Street Community Primary School
Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School
Pendle View Primary School
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Pavilion Cafe0.5 km
- Al Pacinos1.0 km
- Arcade Cafe Ltd0.8 km
- BB's Coffee Shop0.3 km
- Colne Citadel0.8 km
- + 19 more
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Get By Bags - Food Bank0.7 km
- Go Local1.0 km
- Grahame's Poultry0.9 km
- Gregg's0.9 km
- Money Save Store0.7 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Stable Cross0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Beesknees Colne0.8 km
- Boyce's Barrel0.6 km
- Colne Tacklers Club0.6 km
- Market Street Tavern (Wet Sales Only)0.8 km
- Masonic Hall0.2 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.5 km
- Poundland1.0 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Caked Up0.2 km
- China Garden0.5 km
- Cotton Mill Butties0.2 km
- Dixy Chicken0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colne0.1 km
- Nelson3.2 km
- Brierfield5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Crown Hotel0.1 km
- Crabtree Street0.1 km
- Colne Rail Station0.1 km
- Rail Station0.1 km
- Colne Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BB80DW · Data under Open Government Licence