Postcode BB8 7AR is located in an urban city, within the Boulsworth & Foulridge ward of Pendle in the North West region, and forms part of the Colne North area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Colne North is £39,089 per year. The nearest station is Colne, about 1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Colne North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,834 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Colne North has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Colne North is £39,089 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 243 ft away from BB8 7AR.
Colne North near BB8 7AR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Colne located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £230 per square foot) in Boulsworth & Foulridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £900,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £356,500 | £265 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £230,000 | £273 |
| Terraced | 66 | £167,500 | £195 |
| Flats | 3 | £145,000 | £221 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £312,000 | £138,475 | £175,975 | £125,000 |
| 2017 | £295,000 | £135,000 | £190,000 | £122,875 |
| 2018 | £302,500 | £142,500 | £185,000 | £137,000 |
| 2019 | £326,500 | £88,000 | £190,000 | £120,000 |
| 2020 | £299,995 | £87,500 | £199,000 | £124,000 |
| 2021 | £316,995 | £209,975 | £206,250 | £153,500 |
| 2022 | £350,000 | £119,500 | £219,995 | £149,950 |
| 2023 | £368,000 | £150,000 | £212,500 | £155,000 |
| 2024 | £403,750 | £89,500 | £248,500 | £148,500 |
| 2025 | £375,000 | £156,225 | £250,000 | £160,000 |
| 2026 | £345,000 | £100,000 | £215,000 | £170,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £198 | £167 | £181 | £140 |
| 2017 | £199 | £157 | £174 | £134 |
| 2018 | £187 | £111 | £167 | £144 |
| 2019 | £211 | £133 | £194 | £138 |
| 2020 | £244 | £137 | £204 | £153 |
| 2021 | £247 | £212 | £227 | £163 |
| 2022 | £263 | £159 | £248 | £172 |
| 2023 | £276 | £160 | £252 | £159 |
| 2024 | £291 | £114 | £258 | £175 |
| 2025 | £260 | £178 | £261 | £184 |
| 2026 | £272 | £165 | £222 | £226 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB8 7AR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2025 | 26, Castle Road, Colne, BB8 7AR | Terraced | Freehold | £115,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 29, Castle Road, Colne, BB8 7AR | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £268,000 | |
| 14 Feb 2025 | 23, Castle Road, Colne, BB8 7AR | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £285,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 9, Noyna View, Colne, BB8 7AU | Detached | Freehold | £420,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 7, Manor Road, Colne, BB8 7AS | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £150,000 |
In the BB8 7AR postcode area, located within Colne North, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB8 7AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Windy Bank, Colne, BB8 9HY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | North Valley Road, Colne, BB8 9DJ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | Bath Street, Pendle, BB8 0NQ | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | North Valley Road, Colne, BB8 9HH | Walking directions to Aldi |
Annual council tax rates for Pendle district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BB8 7AR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alan Mark Whitehead
Boulsworth & Foulridge - Elected 7 May 2026
Jonathan Hinder
Pendle and Clitheroe - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BB8 7AR records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around BB8 7AR in Colne North is £210,000 (about £230 per square foot) based on 120 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to BB8 7AR, including Colne Park High School (Good), Park Primary School (Good) and Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BB8 7AR scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,834 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Pendle and Clitheroe covering BB8 7AR is Jonathan Hinder (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Alan Mark Whitehead (Reform UK).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.