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BB8

COLNE

Lancashire, North West, England

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BB8 encompasses COLNE and its surrounding areas in Lancashire, North West.

Avg price £177,348
1yr change ▼ 6.6%
Crime 21% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£177,348

▼ 6.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

38% below national avg

Crime Rate

64.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

21% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

15 schools

Broadband Speed

245 Mbps

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.

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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

£170K £174K £179K £183K £187K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

4

Good

2

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

99,777

Population

62

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.

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245.0 Mbps

Avg Download

44.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

92%

Superfast Coverage

56%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about BB8 COLNE

What is the average house price in BB8 COLNE?
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 COLNE 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 is the population of BB8 COLNE?
The population of BB8 (COLNE) is approximately 99,777 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 28% of homes are owner-occupied, 20% are privately rented, and 12% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in BB8 COLNE?
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.

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