BB8 0AB is an up-and-coming urban area on Albert Road, 0.4km from Lenches in Colne. Administratively it sits within Vivary Bridge 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, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 112 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for BB8 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00128016 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALBERT ROAD, BB8 0AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBERT ROAD, BB8 0AB.
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40
£ 0 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB8 0AB 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 0AB's 56% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB8 0AB. The average age is 40.0. 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 0AB is above average at 112 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
Park Primary School
Colne Primet Primary School
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Colne Primet Academy
Colne Park High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Pavilion Cafe0.7 km
- Al Pacinos0.5 km
- Arcade Cafe Ltd0.4 km
- BB's Coffee Shop0.4 km
- Colne Citadel0.4 km
- + 24 more
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Farmfoods Limited0.5 km
- Get By Bags - Food Bank0.3 km
- Go Local0.5 km
- Grahame's Poultry0.4 km
- Gregg's0.4 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Stable Cross0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Beesknees Colne0.3 km
- Boyce's Barrel0.1 km
- Colne Tacklers Club0.1 km
- Market Street Tavern (Wet Sales Only)0.3 km
- Masonic Hall0.3 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.2 km
- Poundland0.5 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Caked Up0.3 km
- Cemetery Chippy0.9 km
- China Garden0.0 km
- Cotton Mill Butties0.6 km
- Dixy Chicken0.4 km
- + 19 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colne0.5 km
- Nelson3.6 km
- Brierfield5.5 km
Bus Stops
- St Johns Church0.1 km
- Municipal Hall0.1 km
- Municipal Hall0.2 km
- Lancaster Street0.2 km
- Walton Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BB80AB · Data under Open Government Licence