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BB8 8HL

Birchenlee Lane

Waterside & Horsfield

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Detailed insights for BB8 8HL

Overview

Postcode BB8 8HL is located in a rural town, within the Waterside & Horsfield ward of Pendle in the North West region, and forms part of the Colne Waterside area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below 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 0.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
6.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Colne Waterside has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,312 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Colne Waterside has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.1%

Approximately 6.1% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BB8 8HL.

Flood risk

No risk

Colne Waterside near BB8 8HL 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BB8 8HL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Colne

N/A

Walking directions to Colne

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
148
Population density
94.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.1(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.19(+85%)
Shoplifting
17.39(+201%)
Public order
10.54(+4%)
Other theft
8.96(+36%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
137
92.57%
Other White
5
3.38%
Pakistani
2
1.35%
Other
2
1.35%
Other Asian
1
0.68%
Total population: 148

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
40
33.06%
Level 4+ (Degree)
29
23.97%
Level 3 (A level)
16
13.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
11.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
9
7.44%
Total 16+ residents: 121

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
33
50%
Owns with a mortgage
15
22.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
21.21%
Other social rented
3
4.55%
Social rents from council
1
1.52%
Total households: 66

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 1 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB8 8HL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB8 8HL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Aug 20251, Woolpack, Colne, BB8 8HQTerracedFreehold£290,000

Schools

In the BB8 8HL postcode area, located within Colne Waterside, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB8 8HL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableThe Nook SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.7 miNurseryNewtown Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryWest Street Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

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 8HL, 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 007CE01025228
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BB8 8HL

Is BB8 8HL (Colne Waterside) safe?

The area around BB8 8HL records about 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 8HL?

The median sale price around BB8 8HL 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 8HL?

There are 8 schools close to BB8 8HL, including The Nook School (Good), Newtown Nursery School (Good) and West Street Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BB8 8HL?

The closest station to BB8 8HL is Colne, about 1,445 m away.

How deprived is the area around BB8 8HL?

BB8 8HL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,312 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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