Postcode BB8 7DQ 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 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.
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.
Colne North has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Colne North is £39,089 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BB8 7DQ.
Colne North near BB8 7DQ 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 1.2 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 7DQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jan 2026 | 53, Venables Avenue, Colne, BB8 7DQ | Flats | Leasehold | £55,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 90, Cleveland Street, Colne, BB8 0BE | Terraced | Leasehold | £55,000 | |
| 17 Jun 2026 | 78, Fern Street, Colne, BB8 0QZ | Terraced | Freehold | £112,000 | |
| 08 Jun 2026 | 8, Venables Avenue, Colne, BB8 7DF | Detached | Freehold | £171,950 | |
| 01 Dec 2025 | 16, Venables Avenue, Colne, BB8 7DF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £210,000 |
In the BB8 7DQ postcode area, located within Colne North, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB8 7DQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | Bath Street, Pendle, BB8 0NQ | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Windy Bank, Colne, BB8 9HY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.5 mi | Farmfoods | 63 Market Street, Colne, BB8 0LL | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
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 7DQ, 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 7DQ 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.
The median sale price around BB8 7DQ in Colne North is £210,000 (about £230 per square foot) based on 120 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to BB8 7DQ, 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.
BB8 7DQ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Pendle and Clitheroe covering BB8 7DQ 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.