Postcode Analysis Pendle, North West

DIAMOND DRIVE, BB8 0AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DIAMOND DRIVE, BB8 0AN.

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Population

290

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 33,400 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BB8 0AN 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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3/10
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3/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

BB8 0AN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 61% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

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

An affordable area with active regeneration, BB8 0AN 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 54 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £322k. 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 0AN are sourced from Output Area E00128052 (shared with 14 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 0AN. The average age is 54.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 322,450

6 sales · Mean £ 339,141

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

Crime around BB8 0AN is moderate at 78 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 offences117
Anti-social behaviour97
Shoplifting20
Public order17
Criminal damage and arson14

school Local Schools

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West Street Community Primary School

Good214 pupils0.3 km
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Park Primary School

Good345 pupils0.3 km
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Newtown Nursery School

Good94 pupils0.4 km
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Colne Park High School

Good1095 pupils1.0 km
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Colne Lord Street School

Good369 pupils1.1 km
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Colne Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good184 pupils1.4 km
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Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Good1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Farmfoods Limited0.3 km
  • Get By Bags - Food Bank0.5 km
  • Go Local0.3 km
  • Grahame's Poultry0.4 km
  • Gregg's0.4 km
  • + 28 more
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Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Beesknees Colne0.5 km
  • Boyce's Barrel0.7 km
  • Colne Tacklers Club0.6 km
  • Market Street Tavern (Wet Sales Only)0.4 km
  • The Red Lion Hotel0.4 km
  • + 14 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Al Pacinos0.3 km
  • Arcade Cafe Ltd0.4 km
  • Colne Citadel0.4 km
  • Colne Market Cafe0.3 km
  • Jaipur Indian Colne0.7 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.8 km
  • Poundland0.3 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Cemetery Chippy0.3 km
  • China Garden0.7 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.4 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • No. 10 Kebab & Pizza House0.3 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Colne1.3 km
  • Nelson4.2 km
  • Brierfield6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Broken Banks0.1 km
  • British Legion0.2 km
  • British Legion0.2 km
  • Market Street0.3 km
  • Bus Station0.3 km