Postcode BB8 9HU is located in an urban city, within the Vivary Bridge ward of Pendle in the North West region, and forms part of the Colne North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 183.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× 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 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Millenium Green.
Colne North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,440 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Colne North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 183.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 52.3% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 294 ft away from BB8 9HU.
Colne North near BB8 9HU 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Colne | N/A | Walking directions to Colne |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Millenium Green | Large | Walking directions to Millenium Green |
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £134,975 (about £155 per square foot) in Vivary Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,595 up to £975,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £356,250 | £253 |
| Flats | 2 | £265,500 | £220 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £175,000 | £226 |
| Terraced | 73 | £120,000 | £138 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £365,000 | — | £94,500 | £77,250 |
| 2017 | £400,000 | £185,000 | £125,000 | £84,000 |
| 2018 | £360,000 | £215,000 | £130,000 | £90,000 |
| 2019 | £369,950 | £154,475 | £152,000 | £90,000 |
| 2020 | £304,950 | £257,500 | £169,950 | £96,500 |
| 2021 | £329,950 | £250,000 | £190,000 | £107,750 |
| 2022 | £415,000 | £241,225 | £151,750 | £115,000 |
| 2023 | £451,225 | £119,950 | £197,500 | £122,000 |
| 2024 | £341,000 | £103,000 | £172,000 | £112,250 |
| 2025 | £367,500 | £140,000 | £181,000 | £120,000 |
| 2026 | £235,000 | £265,500 | £187,475 | £125,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £196 | — | £122 | £91 |
| 2017 | £205 | £175 | £131 | £98 |
| 2018 | £200 | £186 | £126 | £99 |
| 2019 | £246 | £138 | £151 | £96 |
| 2020 | £269 | £156 | £230 | £111 |
| 2021 | £270 | £199 | £213 | £126 |
| 2022 | £280 | £223 | £179 | £135 |
| 2023 | £281 | £209 | £207 | £124 |
| 2024 | £239 | £195 | £187 | £119 |
| 2025 | £182 | £174 | £220 | £127 |
| 2026 | £240 | £220 | £240 | £152 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB8 9HU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Mar 2025 | 14, Skelton Street, Colne, BB8 9JE | Terraced | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2025 | 6, Clifford Street, Colne, BB8 9JL | Terraced | Freehold | £100,000 | |
| 14 Feb 2025 | 17, Clifford Street, Colne, BB8 9JL | Terraced | Leasehold | £66,000 | |
| 07 Feb 2025 | 16, Windy Bank, Colne, BB8 9HY | Terraced | Freehold | £85,000 | |
| 15 May 2026 | 41, Norfolk Street, Colne, BB8 9JN | Terraced | Leasehold | £100,000 |
In the BB8 9HU postcode area, located within Colne North, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB8 9HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Farmfoods | 63 Market Street, Colne, BB8 0LL | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 52-54 Market Street, Colne, BB8 0HS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | 42-44 Market Street, Colne, BB8 0HS | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | Windy Bank, Colne, BB8 9HY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | North Valley Road, Colne, BB8 9HH | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 9HU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Michael Howard Waddington
Vivary Bridge - Elected 7 May 2026
Jonathan Hinder
Pendle and Clitheroe - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BB8 9HU records about 183 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 9HU in Colne North is £134,975 (about £155 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to BB8 9HU, including West Street Community Primary School (Good), Newtown Nursery School (Good) and Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BB8 9HU is Colne, about 1,091 m away.
BB8 9HU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,440 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 9HU is Jonathan Hinder (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Michael Howard Waddington (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.