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BB8 7DG

Venables Avenue

Waterside & Horsfield

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Detailed insights for BB8 7DG

Overview

Postcode BB8 7DG is located in an urban city, within the Waterside & Horsfield ward of Pendle in the North West region, and forms part of the Colne North area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% 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 1.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
63.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Colne North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,986 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Colne North has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

63.2%

Approximately 63.2% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Colne North is £39,089 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 294 ft away from BB8 7DG.

Flood risk

No risk

Colne North near BB8 7DG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Colne located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
171
Population density
8,390.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.07(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.51(+64%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.48(+28%)
Public order
5.74(-43%)
Burglary
2.46(-56%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
159
92.44%
Other White
5
2.91%
Other
5
2.91%
African
2
1.16%
Indian
1
0.58%
Total population: 172

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
54
34.84%
Level 4+ (Degree)
26
16.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
14.19%
Level 3 (A level)
20
12.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
10.97%
Total 16+ residents: 155

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
46
39.32%
Social rents from council
28
23.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
14.53%
Owns outright
13
11.11%
Owns with a mortgage
10
8.55%
Total households: 117

Property prices in Waterside & Horsfield

Median price£137,750
Price per sq ft£144
Sales (last 12 months)108
Typical range (middle 50%)£92K – £193K

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £137,750 (about £144 per square foot) in Waterside & Horsfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £26,951 up to £315,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Waterside & Horsfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£277,475£239
Semi-Detached22£184,975£225
Terraced70£124,500£118
Flats8£90,000£138

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Waterside & Horsfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waterside & Horsfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£172,250£49,000£134,975£70,000
2017£184,995£56,975£175,000£85,000
2018£217,495£70,500£150,000£83,000
2019£222,000£79,000£161,500£89,995
2020£220,998£55,000£165,500£86,000
2021£240,000£75,000£165,500£96,250
2022£240,000£85,000£190,000£95,000
2023£265,000£65,000£195,000£100,000
2024£251,000£83,000£175,000£114,000
2025£266,500£90,000£180,000£117,000
2026£279,950£83,000£201,250£127,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waterside & Horsfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Waterside & Horsfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£188£102£178£79
2017£192£109£143£91
2018£190£103£170£85
2019£196£109£165£89
2020£201£115£195£96
2021£211£117£181£102
2022£233£121£227£109
2023£226£121£245£107
2024£233£133£229£125
2025£248£138£214£118
2026£220£100£224£127
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Waterside & Horsfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Waterside & Horsfield in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB8 7DG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB8 7DG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Jun 20268, Venables Avenue, Colne, BB8 7DFDetachedFreehold£171,950
01 Dec 202516, Venables Avenue, Colne, BB8 7DFSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
20 Nov 20258, Thirlmere Avenue, Colne, BB8 7DDSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
09 Jan 202653, Venables Avenue, Colne, BB8 7DQFlatsLeasehold£55,000
18 Dec 20258, Rydal Place, Colne, BB8 7DASemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000

Schools

In the BB8 7DG postcode area, located within Colne North, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB8 7DG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryColne Park High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryPark Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryColne Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB8 7DG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB8 7DG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miNisa LocalBath Street, Pendle, BB8 0NQWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.5 miSainsbury'sWindy Bank, Colne, BB8 9HYWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.5 miFarmfoods63 Market Street, Colne, BB8 0LLWalking directions to Farmfoods

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Pendle district (2025-26).

Band A£1,690
Band B£1,972
Band C£2,254
Band D£2,535
Band E£3,099
Band F£3,662
Band G£4,225
Band H£5,070

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BB8 7DG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Nathan Thomas McCollum

Waterside & Horsfield - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Jonathan Hinder

Pendle and Clitheroe - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictPendleE07000122
Parliamentary ConstituencyPendle and ClitheroeE14001422
ParishColneE04005232
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Colne NorthE02007003
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Pendle 014FE01025208
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BB8 7DG

Is BB8 7DG (Colne North) safe?

The area around BB8 7DG records about 63 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.

What is the average house price near BB8 7DG?

The median sale price around BB8 7DG in Colne North is £137,750 (about £144 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB8 7DG?

There are 7 schools close to BB8 7DG, including Colne Park High School (Good), Park Primary School (Good) and Colne Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BB8 7DG?

BB8 7DG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,986 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BB8 7DG (Colne North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Pendle and Clitheroe covering BB8 7DG is Jonathan Hinder (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nathan Thomas McCollum (Reform UK).

Data Sources

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.