Crabtree Street is in Colne and in Pendle district. BB8 0DF 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 Crabtree Street, Colne, BB8 0DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB8 0DB, BB8 0BS, BB8 0DL, BB8 0AG, BB8 0BT, BB8 0DE, BB8 0DG, BB8 0DW, BB8 9PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB8 0DF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.2% | 48.3% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 53.8% | 51.7% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 0DF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.4% 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 | 48.1% | 47.4% | -0.7% | 37.9% | 9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.3% | 34.5% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -9.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 10% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 5.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 46.2% | 37.5% | -8.7% | 48.4% | -10.9% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 35.4% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 17.8% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 7% | 6.8% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
In the area around BB8 0DF this area, 28.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.6% | 28.9% | -1.7% | 18.2% | 10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 11.6% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 12.4% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 21.3% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.4% | 21.7% | 2.3% | 33.8% | -12.1% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 7.8% | 8.6% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 89.2% | 87.4% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 6.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.3% 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 | 94.5% | 92.3% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 91.7% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0.9% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.3% | 76.7% | -7.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 27% | 13.5% | 13.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.5% | 37.2% | 16.3% |
| Christian | 35.1% | 46.2% | -11.1% |
| Muslim | 8.6% | 6.5% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crabtree Street was 246.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.8% higher than the Waterside & Horsfield average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Crabtree Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Waterside & Horsfield and the 26th highest crime rate of 298 local areas in Pendle .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Crabtree Street, Colne, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2025-04-17 | £105,000 |
| 9 Crabtree Street, Colne, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2022-12-21 | £92,485 |
| 22 Crabtree Street, Colne, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2018-07-24 | £92,566 |
| 21 Crabtree Street, Colne, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2016-12-20 | £95,110 |
| 5 Crabtree Street, Colne, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2015-04-02 | £101,005 |
BB8 0DF 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 | 73 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Nursery School West Street , BB8 0HP | 3out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton Lane Nursery School Walton Lane , BB9 8BP | 4out of 4 | 1,990 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Nursery School Bradley Road East , BB9 7QH | 4out of 4 | 2,938 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McMillan Nursery School Railway Street , BB9 9AG | 2out of 4 | 3,481 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Nursery School Sefton Street , Brierfield BB9 5BE | 3out of 4 | 5,349 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colne Lord Street School Lord Street , BB8 9AR | 3out of 4 | 257 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Primet Primary School Tatton Street , BB8 8JE | 3out of 4 | 806 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Street Community Primary School West Street , BB8 0HW | 3out of 4 | 904 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Colne Red Lane , BB8 7JR | 3out of 4 | 1,441 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Primary School Rutland Street , BB8 0QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,544 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colne Primet Academy Dent Street , BB8 8JF | 3out of 4 | 932 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 | 1,243 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle Vale College Oxford Road , BB9 8LF | 3out of 4 | 1,837 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Park High School Venables Avenue , BB8 7DP | 3out of 4 | 2,046 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsden Heights Community College Edge End Lane , BB9 0PR | - not rated | 4,580 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,247 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 | 1,157 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Pendle View Primary School Gibfield Road , BB8 8JT | 4out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle Community High School & College Oxford Road , BB9 8LF | 4out of 4 | 1,707 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edenfield Girls' High School Brunswick Street , Nelson BB9 0PQ | - not rated | 3,385 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Ikhlaas Primary School 35 Norfolk Street , BB9 7SY | - not rated | 3,475 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miraj | 72 Albert Road, Colne | 105 yd | |
| Tubbs Of Colne | 82 Albert Road, Colne | 105 yd | |
| Chosen By Jessica | Norway House, Albert Road | 313 yd | |
| Bannisters Restaurant | Boundary Mill, Vivary Way | 351 yd | |
| Banny's Fish And Chip Restaurant | Bannys Restaurant, Vivary Way | 351 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masonic Hall | 91 Albert Road, Colne | 77 yd | |
| The Venue (Colne) Limited | 103-105 Albert Road, Colne | 77 yd | |
| Rileys | 76 Albert Road, Colne | 97 yd | |
| The Crown Hotel | Crown Hotel, Albert Road | 155 yd | |
| Municipal Hall | Albert Road, Colne | 155 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anaz Takeaway | 97 Albert Road, Colne | 77 yd | |
| Caked Up | 95 Albert Road, Colne | 77 yd | |
| Tony's Pizza And Kebabs | 104-106 Green Road, Colne | 210 yd | |
| Cotton Mill Butties | Unit 1A, Cotton Mill Works | 294 yd | |
| Hall Street Chippy | 1 Hall Street, Colne | 304 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Unit 1, Glen Mills Retail Park | 444 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, North Valley Road | 775 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket, Windy Bank | 914 yd | |
| Tesco | 52 Market Street, Colne | 919 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pendle Leisure Centre CROWN WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 237 yd |
| Intershape Fitness (Colne, Albert Road) NORWAY HOUSE NORWAY HOUSE ALBERT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 311 yd |
| Colne Primet Academy DENT STREET | grass pitches | 985 yd |
| Intershape Fitness (Colne,Market Street) 80-82 80-82 MARKET STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,020 yd |
| Barrowford Road Playing Fields Barrowford Road | grass pitches | 1,030 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 | 71.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.