BB8 0AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Waterside in Colne. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Vivary Bridge ward and the Pendle constituency.
Day-to-day life in BB8 0AQ has the character of a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 109 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for BB8 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00128016 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BB8 0AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BB8 0AQ.
297
40
£ 0 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB8 0AQ 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
BB8 0AQ is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. 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 0AQ. 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
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BB8 0AQ is above average at 109 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
Newtown Nursery School
West Street Community Primary School
Colne Lord Street School
Park Primary School
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Colne Park High School
Colne Primet Primary School
Colne Primet Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Pavilion Cafe0.8 km
- Al Pacinos0.4 km
- Arcade Cafe Ltd0.2 km
- BB's Coffee Shop0.5 km
- Colne Citadel0.2 km
- + 23 more
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Farmfoods Limited0.4 km
- Get By Bags - Food Bank0.1 km
- Go Local0.4 km
- Grahame's Poultry0.3 km
- Gregg's0.3 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Stable Cross0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Beesknees Colne0.2 km
- Boyce's Barrel0.1 km
- Colne Tacklers Club0.1 km
- Market Street Tavern (Wet Sales Only)0.2 km
- Masonic Hall0.4 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.2 km
- Poundland0.4 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Caked Up0.4 km
- Cemetery Chippy0.8 km
- China Garden0.1 km
- Cotton Mill Butties0.8 km
- Dixy Chicken0.3 km
- + 19 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colne0.7 km
- Nelson3.7 km
- Brierfield5.6 km
Bus Stops
- St Johns Church0.0 km
- Walton Street0.1 km
- Colne Lane0.2 km
- Colne Lane0.2 km
- Windy Bank Top0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BB80AQ · Data under Open Government Licence