BB8 0DH is an up-and-coming urban area on Hill Street, 0.3km from Lenches in Colne. Administratively it sits within Waterside & Horsfield ward and the Pendle constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 114 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £112k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 12.7% year-on-year. 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 0DH are sourced from Output Area E00128037 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILL STREET, BB8 0DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILL STREET, BB8 0DH.
338
35
£ 33,400 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB8 0DH 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
No single demographic signal dominates BB8 0DH — age 35, 57% ownership, 32% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £112k. Property prices are trending down 12.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB8 0DH. The average age is 34.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 108,000
15 sales · Mean £ 113,541
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BB8 0DH is above average at 114 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. 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
Colne Primet Primary School
Colne Primet Academy
Park Primary School
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Pendle View Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Pavilion Cafe0.7 km
- Al Pacinos0.6 km
- Arcade Cafe Ltd0.5 km
- BB's Coffee Shop0.4 km
- Colne Citadel0.5 km
- + 23 more
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Farmfoods Limited0.7 km
- Get By Bags - Food Bank0.4 km
- Go Local0.6 km
- Grahame's Poultry0.6 km
- Gregg's0.6 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Stable Cross0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Beesknees Colne0.4 km
- Boyce's Barrel0.3 km
- Colne Tacklers Club0.2 km
- Market Street Tavern (Wet Sales Only)0.5 km
- Masonic Hall0.2 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.3 km
- Poundland0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Caked Up0.2 km
- China Garden0.2 km
- Cotton Mill Butties0.5 km
- Dixy Chicken0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Colne0.4 km
- Nelson3.5 km
- Brierfield5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Municipal Hall0.1 km
- Municipal Hall0.1 km
- St Johns Church0.3 km
- Crabtree Street0.3 km
- Spring Gardens Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BB80DH · Data under Open Government Licence