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BB8 8JQ

Gill Street

Waterside & Horsfield

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Detailed insights for BB8 8JQ

Overview

Postcode BB8 8JQ is located in an urban city, within the Waterside & Horsfield area 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 median sale price in Waterside & Horsfield is £140,000 (around £156 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £85,000 and £195,000. The nearest station is Colne, about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

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

Deprivation level

5/10

Colne Waterside has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,955 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 48% least 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

1%

Approximately 1.0% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 110 ft away from BB8 8JQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Colne Waterside near BB8 8JQ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BB8 8JQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Colne

N/A

Walking directions to Colne

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
245
Population density
2,603.6 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
227
92.65%
Bangladeshi
7
2.86%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
2.45%
Irish
3
1.22%
Pakistani
1
0.41%
Total population: 245

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
42
21.65%
Level 4+ (Degree)
42
21.65%
Level 3 (A level)
40
20.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
14.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
10.31%
Total 16+ residents: 194

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
38
39.18%
Owns with a mortgage
30
30.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
24.74%
Other forms of private rent
4
4.12%
Social rents from council
1
1.03%
Total households: 97

Property prices in Waterside & Horsfield

Median price: £140,000
Price per sq ft: £156
Sales (last 12 months): 117
Typical range (middle 50%): £85K – £195K

Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 (about £156 per square foot) in Waterside & Horsfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £395,000.

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
Detached9£285,000£237
Semi-Detached22£201,000£220
Terraced79£122,500£128
Flats7£100,000£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£261,500£90,000£180,000£119,975
2026£289,975£91,500£208,500£117,950
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£249£138£217£119
2026£237£97£231£128
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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB8 8JQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB8 8JQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Nov 20256, Gill Street, Colne, BB8 8JQTerracedLeasehold£167,500
09 Jul 2025142, Burnley Road, Colne, BB8 8JATerracedLeasehold£130,000
23 Dec 2025273, Burnley Road, Colne, BB8 8JDSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000
20 Jun 2025265 - 267, Burnley Road, Colne, BB8 8JDOtherLeasehold£385,000
23 Dec 202514, Briercliffe Avenue, Colne, BB8 8JLSemi-DetachedFreehold£135,000

Schools

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

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for BB8 8JQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miSecondaryColne Primet AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Requires improvement
0.1 miPrimaryColne Primet Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.2 miSecondarySs John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BB8 8JQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB8 8JQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAsdaUnit 1 Corporation Street, Colne, BB8 8LUWalking directions to Asda

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Pendle district.

Band A£1,760
Band B£2,053
Band C£2,347
Band D£2,640
Band E£3,227
Band F£3,814
Band G£4,400
Band H£5,280

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 8JQ, 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 8JQ

Is BB8 8JQ (Colne Waterside) safe?

The area around BB8 8JQ 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near BB8 8JQ?

The median sale price around BB8 8JQ in Waterside & Horsfield is £140,000 (about £156 per square foot) based on 117 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB8 8JQ?

There are 8 schools close to BB8 8JQ, including Colne Primet Academy (Requires improvement), Colne Primet Primary School (Good) and Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to BB8 8JQ?

The closest station to BB8 8JQ is Colne, about 755 m away.

How deprived is the area around BB8 8JQ?

BB8 8JQ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,955 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Pendle and Clitheroe covering BB8 8JQ is Jonathan Hinder (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nathan Thomas McCollum (Reform UK).