Postcode Analysis Pendle, North West

COLNE LANE, BB8 0EF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLNE LANE, BB8 0EF.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 33,400 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BB8 0EF 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

BB8 0EF has a significant social housing presence — 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BB8 0EF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Colne Lane, 0.2km from Waterside in Colne. Administratively it sits within Waterside & Horsfield ward and the Pendle constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BB8 0EF is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 35) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 rates are above average at 100 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £79k, 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 0EF are sourced from Output Area E00128042 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB8 0EF. 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

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 79,000

2 sales · Mean £ 79,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around BB8 0EF is above average at 100 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.

Violence and sexual offences169
Anti-social behaviour149
Shoplifting50
Criminal damage and arson32
Public order28

school Local Schools

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Newtown Nursery School

Good94 pupils0.1 km
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West Street Community Primary School

Good214 pupils0.1 km
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Park Primary School

Good345 pupils0.7 km
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Colne Lord Street School

Good369 pupils0.7 km
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Colne Park High School

Good1095 pupils1.3 km
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Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Good1.4 km
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Colne Primet Primary School

Good209 pupils1.5 km
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Colne Primet Academy

Good746 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • Farmfoods Limited0.3 km
  • Get By Bags - Food Bank0.2 km
  • Go Local0.2 km
  • Grahame's Poultry0.3 km
  • Gregg's0.3 km
  • + 30 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Stable Cross0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Beesknees Colne0.2 km
  • Boyce's Barrel0.3 km
  • Colne Tacklers Club0.2 km
  • Market Street Tavern (Wet Sales Only)0.2 km
  • Masonic Hall0.6 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Al Pacinos0.2 km
  • Arcade Cafe Ltd0.2 km
  • BB's Coffee Shop0.7 km
  • Colne Citadel0.2 km
  • Colne Market Cafe0.2 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.5 km
  • Poundland0.2 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Caked Up0.6 km
  • Cemetery Chippy0.7 km
  • China Garden0.3 km
  • Cotton Mill Butties0.9 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.3 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colne0.9 km
  • Nelson3.8 km
  • Brierfield5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Lune Street0.0 km
  • Colne Lane0.2 km
  • Walton Street0.2 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km