Oak Street is in Colne and in Pendle district. BB8 0AZ is located in the Waterside & Horsfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Pendle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oak Street, Colne, BB8 0AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB8 0BG, BB8 0BD, BB8 0BQ, BB8 0RB, BB8 0QY, BB8 0RH, BB8 0RQ, BB8 0QX, BB8 0QL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB8 0AZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 50.7% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.3% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BB8 0AZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.3% | 44.8% | -0.5% | 37.9% | 6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.9% | 36.4% | 6.5% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Separated | 5% | 3.6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 16.4% | 13.3% | -3.1% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.4% | 44.3% | -6.1% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 37.4% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 8% | 12.3% | 4.3% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4.6% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.9% | 21.8% | -8.1% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 7.9% | -11.0% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 16.4% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 4.8% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 19.4% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 26.1% | 13.2% | 33.8% | -7.7% |
| Other | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.9% | 96.4% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 95.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.6% | 95.9% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 95.9% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.5% | 76.7% | -5.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 27.6% | 13.5% | 14.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.4% | 37.2% | 20.2% |
| Christian | 37.7% | 46.2% | -8.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oak Street was 502.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 874.3% higher than the Boulsworth & Foulridge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Oak Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Boulsworth & Foulridge and the 6th highest crime rate of 298 local areas in Pendle .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 191.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Oak Street, Colne, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £89,950 | 2024-10-28 | £90,490 |
| 64 Oak Street, Colne, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2024-09-20 | £93,559 |
| 41 Oak Street, Colne, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2024-09-18 | £80,480 |
| 40 Oak Street, Colne, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £73,600 | 2024-08-14 | £76,334 |
| 18 Oak Street, Colne, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2023-10-09 | £73,961 |
BB8 0AZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Nursery School West Street , BB8 0HP | 3out of 4 | 627 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton Lane Nursery School Walton Lane , BB9 8BP | 4out of 4 | 3,155 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Nursery School Bradley Road East , BB9 7QH | 4out of 4 | 4,473 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McMillan Nursery School Railway Street , BB9 9AG | 2out of 4 | 4,974 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Primary School Rutland Street , BB8 0QJ | 3out of 4 | 346 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Street Community Primary School West Street , BB8 0HW | 3out of 4 | 783 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Colne Red Lane , BB8 7JR | 3out of 4 | 954 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Bent Lane , BB8 7AA | 3out of 4 | 1,278 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Skipton Road , Foulridge BB8 7NN | 3out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colne Park High School Venables Avenue , BB8 7DP | 3out of 4 | 503 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Primet Academy Dent Street , BB8 8JF | 3out of 4 | 2,450 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School Gibfield Road , BB8 8JT | 3out of 4 | 2,708 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle Vale College Oxford Road , BB9 8LF | 3out of 4 | 3,340 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson and Colne College Scotland Road , BB9 7YT | - not rated | 4,793 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nook School Knotts Lane , Colne BB8 8HH | - not rated | 1,870 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Pendle View Primary School Gibfield Road , BB8 8JT | 4out of 4 | 2,815 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle Community High School & College Oxford Road , BB9 8LF | 4out of 4 | 3,200 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edenfield Girls' High School Brunswick Street , Nelson BB9 0PQ | - not rated | 4,879 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Ikhlaas Primary School 35 Norfolk Street , BB9 7SY | - not rated | 5,024 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colne Youth Action Group | Colne Youth Centre, Byron Road | 80 yd | |
| Precious Meals | Unit 1, 27 Skipton Road | 334 yd | |
| Corner Kitchen | 11 Skipton Road, Colne | 370 yd | |
| Indulge | 6 Dockray Street, Colne | 593 yd | |
| Cake Hub | Cafe, Market Hall | 676 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colne Cricket Club | Byron Road, Colne | 338 yd | |
| Morris Dancers | The Morris Dancers, Byron Road | 400 yd | |
| Colne Legion Club | British Legion Club, Keighley Road | 502 yd | |
| Commercial Hotel | Skipton Road, Colne | 532 yd | |
| Union Exchange | Union Hotel, Market Street | 607 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemetery Chippy | 75 Keighley Road, Colne | 363 yd | |
| Food 2 Go | 25 Skipton Road, Colne | 370 yd | |
| Lotus Chinese Take Away | 23 Skipton Road, Colne | 370 yd | |
| The Frying Pan | 38 Skipton Road, Colne | 413 yd | |
| Ho King | 56 Windsor Street, Colne | 453 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket, Windy Bank | 645 yd | |
| Tesco | 52 Market Street, Colne | 678 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, North Valley Road | 861 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Playing Fields (Closed) Varley Street | grass pitches | 407 yd |
| Colne Park High School VENABLES AVENUE | grass pitches | 443 yd |
| Colne Cricket & Bowling Club BYRON ROAD | grass pitches | 456 yd |
| Intershape Fitness (Colne,Market Street) 80-82 80-82 MARKET STREET | health and fitness suite | 593 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 160.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.