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BB8 8AD

Knotts Lane

Waterside & Horsfield

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Detailed insights for BB8 8AD

Overview

Postcode BB8 8AD is located in an urban city, within the Waterside & Horsfield ward of Pendle in the North West region, and forms part of the Colne Waterside area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Colne Waterside is £36,315 per year. The nearest station is Colne, about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Millenium Green.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
117
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
35.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Colne Waterside has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,241 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Colne Waterside has a very high crime rate, with approximately 117 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35.3%

Approximately 35.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Colne Waterside is £36,315 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 126 ft away from BB8 8AD.

Flood risk

Low

Colne Waterside near BB8 8AD has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Colne located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BB8 8AD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Colne

N/A

Walking directions to Colne

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BB8 8AD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMillenium GreenLargeWalking directions to Millenium Green

Area Profile

Population
396
Population density
4,765.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
63.02(+69%)
Anti-social behaviour
61.09(+240%)
Other theft
14.15(+114%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.65(+7%)
Public order
9(-11%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
368
93.16%
Pakistani
7
1.77%
Other White
7
1.77%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.27%
Chinese
2
0.51%
Total population: 395

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
63
20.86%
No qualifications
57
18.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
57
18.87%
Level 3 (A level)
53
17.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
43
14.24%
Total 16+ residents: 302

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
59
32.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
48
26.09%
Owns with a mortgage
40
21.74%
Owns outright
25
13.59%
Social rents from council
6
3.26%
Total households: 184

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 8AD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB8 8AD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Aug 2025Apartment 19, Cotton Mill Works, The Arches, Colne, BB8 8FBFlatsLeasehold£74,000
08 Jun 202624, Harold Street, Colne, BB8 8AGTerracedLeasehold£65,000
11 Dec 202510, The Sidings, Knotts Drive, Colne, BB8 8EQSemi-DetachedFreehold£162,000
07 Oct 20252, The Sidings, Knotts Drive, Colne, BB8 8EQTerracedFreehold£160,000
22 May 202629, Hawley Street, Colne, BB8 8BATerracedLeasehold£41,500

Schools

In the BB8 8AD postcode area, located within Colne Waterside, there are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB8 8AD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryColne Lord Street SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryColne Primet Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryColne Primet AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB8 8AD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB8 8AD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miOne Stop46 Albert Road, Colne, BB8 0ADWalking directions to One Stop
0.5 miSainsbury'sNorth Valley Road, Colne, BB8 9AGWalking directions to Sainsbury's

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 8AD, 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 WatersideE02005246
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Pendle 007AE01025226
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BB8 8AD

Is BB8 8AD (Colne Waterside) safe?

The area around BB8 8AD records about 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 8AD?

The median sale price around BB8 8AD in Colne Waterside is £137,750 (about £144 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB8 8AD?

There are 11 schools close to BB8 8AD, including Colne Lord Street School (Good), Colne Primet Primary School (Good) and Colne Primet Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BB8 8AD?

The closest station to BB8 8AD is Colne, about 207 m away.

How deprived is the area around BB8 8AD?

BB8 8AD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,241 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BB8 8AD (Colne Waterside) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Pendle and Clitheroe covering BB8 8AD 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.