James Street is in Colne and in Pendle district. BB8 0HN 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 James Street, Colne, BB8 0HN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB8 0JF, BB8 0HL, BB8 0JH, BB8 0JY, BB8 0JJ, BB8 0HA, BB8 0HW, BB8 0HJ, BB8 0HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB8 0HN has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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 | 42.6% | 47.1% | 4.5% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 57.4% | 52.9% | -4.5% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 0HN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.8% 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 | 52.3% | 61.8% | 9.5% | 37.9% | 23.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.8% | 15.9% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -28.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 8.4% | 4.1% | -4.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 14.1% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 | 36.5% | 42.2% | 5.7% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 33.1% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 16.4% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 6.2% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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.
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 17.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.4% | 20.9% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 15.5% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 18.6% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 7.3% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 16.8% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 17.7% | -0.7% | 33.8% | -16.1% |
| Other | 5.4% | 3.2% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 9.1% | 5.1% | -4.0% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 89.5% | 92.4% | 2.9% | 81.4% | 11.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 88.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.9% | 88.4% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 5.8% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 4% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 88.7% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 8% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56% | 76.7% | -20.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 5.5% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 34.5% | 13.5% | 21.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.3% | 37.2% | 18.1% |
| Christian | 29.7% | 46.2% | -16.5% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around James Street was 826.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 531.8% higher than the Waterside & Horsfield average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
James Street has the highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Waterside & Horsfield and the 2nd highest crime rate of 298 local areas in Pendle .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 316.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 James Street, Colne, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £89,950 | 2023-03-03 | £99,340 |
| 8 James Street, Colne, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2022-12-21 | £96,793 |
| 7 James Street, Colne, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £96,500 | 2022-03-04 | £110,584 |
| 2 James Street, Colne, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2019-10-04 | £88,552 |
| 6 James Street, Colne, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £42,500 | 2018-03-29 | £62,354 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 205 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton Lane Nursery School Walton Lane , BB9 8BP | 4out of 4 | 2,462 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Nursery School Bradley Road East , BB9 7QH | 4out of 4 | 3,851 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McMillan Nursery School Railway Street , BB9 9AG | 2out of 4 | 4,320 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Street Community Primary School West Street , BB8 0HW | 3out of 4 | 118 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Primary School Rutland Street , BB8 0QJ | 3out of 4 | 548 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Lord Street School Lord Street , BB8 9AR | 3out of 4 | 905 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Colne Red Lane , BB8 7JR | 3out of 4 | 1,236 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 | 1,739 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 | 1,182 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Primet Academy Dent Street , BB8 8JF | 3out of 4 | 1,836 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 | 2,060 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle Vale College Oxford Road , BB9 8LF | 3out of 4 | 2,701 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsden Heights Community College Edge End Lane , BB9 0PR | - not rated | 5,419 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 | 4,244 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 | 1,186 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Pendle View Primary School Gibfield Road , BB8 8JT | 4out of 4 | 2,191 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle Community High School & College Oxford Road , BB9 8LF | 4out of 4 | 2,558 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edenfield Girls' High School Brunswick Street , Nelson BB9 0PQ | - not rated | 4,225 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ghausia School 1-3 Cross Street , BB9 7EN | - not rated | 4,413 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cake Hub | Cafe, Market Hall | 170 yd | |
| Al Pacinos | 56 Market Street, Colne | 178 yd | |
| Tiger Thai | 48 Market Street, Colne | 178 yd | |
| Indulge | 6 Dockray Street, Colne | 250 yd | |
| Mr Chips | 12-14 Market Place, Colne | 283 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Hotel | Skipton Road, Colne | 186 yd | |
| Colne Legion Club | British Legion Club, Keighley Road | 199 yd | |
| Union Exchange | Union Hotel, Market Street | 202 yd | |
| The Red Lion Hotel | Red Lion Hotel, 31 Market Street | 284 yd | |
| Market Street Tavern (Wet Sales Only) | 8 Market Street, Colne | 315 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 70 Market Street, Colne | 178 yd | |
| The Colne Kebab House | 2 West Street, Colne | 237 yd | |
| Smash Guys | 10 Dockray Street, Colne | 250 yd | |
| No. 10 Kebab & Pizza House | 10 Dockray Street, Colne | 250 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 33 Market Street, Colne | 284 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 52 Market Street, Colne | 178 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket, Windy Bank | 436 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, North Valley Road | 655 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Unit 1, Glen Mills Retail Park | 761 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Intershape Fitness (Colne,Market Street) 80-82 80-82 MARKET STREET | health and fitness suite | 150 yd |
| Intershape Fitness (Colne, Albert Road) NORWAY HOUSE NORWAY HOUSE ALBERT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 750 yd |
| Colne Cricket & Bowling Club BYRON ROAD | grass pitches | 893 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields (Closed) Varley Street | grass pitches | 970 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.6 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.