BB8 — COLNE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in BB8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BB8 is £177,348, which is 30% below the Lancashire average of £254,476.

Properties in BB8 cost 38.2% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BB8 have fallen 6.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£366,783	130
Semi-detached	£223,370	178
Terraced	£123,333	770
Flat	£104,136	59
All types	£177,348	1199

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in BB8

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 64.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BB8 has a crime rate well 21% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

22.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.9 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

1.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

20.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

6.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in BB8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BB8 has 15 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Newtown Nursery School	Nursery	Not inspected	mi
Park Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Colne Primet Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
West Street Community Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Trawden Forest Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

99,777

Population

Median Age

28%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

28.0%

Private rent

20.0%

Social rent

12.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BB8 are 245.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 82% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

245.0 Mbps

Avg Download

44.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

92%

Superfast Coverage

56%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BB8 is collected by Pendle. The Band D rate is £2,302/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

BB8 — COLNE

Area Summary

BB8 (COLNE) offers affordable property prices (£177,348, 38% below national average), low crime (21% below national average), 15 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (245 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in BB8?

The average house price in BB8 (COLNE) is £177,348, based on 1199 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 38% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 6.6% over the past year.

Is BB8 a safe area to live?

Crime in BB8 is significantly below the national average (64.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (22.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (20.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in BB8?

There are 15 schools in or near BB8. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 4 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in BB8?

Council tax in BB8 is collected by Pendle. The Band D rate is £2,302 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in BB8?

The average broadband download speed in BB8 is 245 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 92% of premises, ultrafast to 56%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in BB8 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 28% of homes in BB8 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 12% are social housing. The total population is approximately 99,777.