Smith Street, Colne, BB8 0DL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB8 0DL 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%

Partnership Status

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 0DL, 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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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 0DL 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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Smith Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Smith 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.

Smith 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%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£33,400

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in BB8 0DL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Smith Street are based on 10 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Pendle.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Smith Street, Colne, BB8 0DL

Estimated Average Property Prices for BB8 0DL

Average Price
£144,176

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£144,176

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Smith Street

Average Price
£157,024

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£158,945

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£139,733

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Smith Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
13 Smith Street, Colne, Lancashire Other, an established residential building	£130,000	2023-08-31	£139,733
13 Smith Street, Colne, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£130,000	2023-08-31	£138,989
1 Smith Street, Colne, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£67,000	2010-02-19	£116,497
15 Smith Street, Colne, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£105,000	2006-02-24	£196,508
5 Smith Street, Colne, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£89,950	2005-07-22	£192,340

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BB8 0DL

Employment

BB8 0DL 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.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Newtown Nursery School West Street , BB8 0HP	3out of 4	1,283 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Walton Lane Nursery School Walton Lane , BB9 8BP	4out of 4	1,977 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bradley Nursery School Bradley Road East , BB9 7QH	4out of 4	2,887 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
McMillan Nursery School Railway Street , BB9 9AG	2out of 4	3,436 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woodfield Nursery School Sefton Street , Brierfield BB9 5BE	3out of 4	5,303 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Colne Lord Street School Lord Street , BB8 9AR	3out of 4	293 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Colne Primet Primary School Tatton Street , BB8 8JE	3out of 4	757 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
West Street Community Primary School West Street , BB8 0HW	3out of 4	965 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Colne Red Lane , BB8 7JR	3out of 4	1,473 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Park Primary School Rutland Street , BB8 0QJ	3out of 4	1,603 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Colne Primet Academy Dent Street , BB8 8JF	3out of 4	888 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	1,206 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Pendle Vale College Oxford Road , BB9 8LF	3out of 4	1,793 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Colne Park High School Venables Avenue , BB8 7DP	3out of 4	2,100 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Marsden Heights Community College Edge End Lane , BB9 0PR	- not rated	4,535 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Nelson and Colne College Scotland Road , BB9 7YT	- not rated	3,189 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Nook School Knotts Lane , Colne BB8 8HH	- not rated	1,185 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Pendle View Primary School Gibfield Road , BB8 8JT	4out of 4	1,256 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pendle Community High School & College Oxford Road , BB9 8LF	4out of 4	1,664 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Edenfield Girls' High School Brunswick Street , Nelson BB9 0PQ	- not rated	3,340 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Al-Ikhlaas Primary School 35 Norfolk Street , BB9 7SY	- not rated	3,421 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Miraj	72 Albert Road, Colne	128 yd
Tubbs Of Colne	82 Albert Road, Colne	128 yd
Bannisters Restaurant	Boundary Mill, Vivary Way	357 yd
Banny's Fish And Chip Restaurant	Bannys Restaurant, Vivary Way	357 yd
BB's Coffee Shop	Boundary Mill, Vivary Way	357 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Crown Hotel	Crown Hotel, Albert Road	106 yd
Rileys	76 Albert Road, Colne	120 yd
Masonic Hall	91 Albert Road, Colne	123 yd
The Venue (Colne) Limited	103-105 Albert Road, Colne	123 yd
Municipal Hall	Albert Road, Colne	199 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Anaz Takeaway	97 Albert Road, Colne	123 yd
Caked Up	95 Albert Road, Colne	123 yd
Tony's Pizza And Kebabs	104-106 Green Road, Colne	218 yd
Cotton Mill Butties	Unit 1A, Cotton Mill Works	249 yd
Kirstys Baps	41-43 North Valley Road, Colne	338 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl Great Britain Limited	Unit 1, Glen Mills Retail Park	488 yd
Aldi Stores Ltd	Aldi, North Valley Road	821 yd
Sainsbury's	Sainsburys Supermarket, Windy Bank	968 yd
Tesco	52 Market Street, Colne	978 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Pendle Leisure Centre CROWN WAY	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	180 yd
Intershape Fitness (Colne, Albert Road) NORWAY HOUSE NORWAY HOUSE ALBERT ROAD	health and fitness suite	366 yd
Colne Primet Academy DENT STREET	grass pitches	937 yd
Barrowford Road Playing Fields Barrowford Road	grass pitches	970 yd
Intershape Fitness (Colne,Market Street) 80-82 80-82 MARKET STREET	health and fitness suite	1,079 yd
Nelson And Colne College (Site 2) (Closed) Barrowford Road	grass pitches	1,087 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	200 Mbit/s
Average download speed	251.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	22.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of BB8 0DL