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BB8 9NX

Peel Road

Waterside & Horsfield

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Detailed insights for BB8 9NX

Overview

Postcode BB8 9NX 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
73.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

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

73.7%

Approximately 73.7% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 170 ft away from BB8 9NX.

Flood risk

No risk

Colne Waterside near BB8 9NX 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BB8 9NX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Colne

N/A

Walking directions to Colne

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BB8 9NX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMillenium GreenLargeWalking directions to Millenium Green

Area Profile

Population
205
Population density
1,797.6 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
195
95.12%
Other White
3
1.46%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.98%
Irish
2
0.98%
Bangladeshi
1
0.49%
Total population: 205

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
69
37.7%
Level 4+ (Degree)
36
19.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
13.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
10.93%
Level 3 (A level)
19
10.38%
Total 16+ residents: 183

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
58
42.34%
Social rents from council
43
31.39%
Owns outright
17
12.41%
Owns with a mortgage
12
8.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.38%
Total households: 137

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 9NX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB8 9NX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Jun 202522, End Street, Colne, BB8 9NJTerracedFreehold£68,000
28 Nov 202523, Bolton Street, Colne, BB8 9NRFlatsLeasehold£73,000
10 Mar 2025Greenfield Cottage, Greenfield Road, Colne, BB8 9PEDetachedFreehold£190,000
22 Aug 2025Apartment 19, Cotton Mill Works, The Arches, Colne, BB8 8FBFlatsLeasehold£74,000
27 Aug 202562, Brown Street West, Colne, BB8 9NDOtherLeasehold£127,000

Schools

In the BB8 9NX postcode area, located within Colne Waterside, there are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB8 9NX
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 9NX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB8 9NX
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 9NX, 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 9NX

Is BB8 9NX (Colne Waterside) safe?

The area around BB8 9NX 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 9NX?

The median sale price around BB8 9NX 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 9NX?

There are 11 schools close to BB8 9NX, 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 9NX?

The closest station to BB8 9NX is Colne, about 169 m away.

How deprived is the area around BB8 9NX?

BB8 9NX 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 9NX (Colne Waterside) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Pendle and Clitheroe covering BB8 9NX 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.