Charles Street is in Colne and in Pendle district. BB8 0LZ 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 Charles Street, Colne, BB8 0LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB8 0LS, BB8 0QH, BB8 0LY, BB8 0LR, BB8 0LX, BB8 0ND, BB8 0NA, BB8 0QF, BB8 0JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB8 0LZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 54.3% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 49.5% | 45.7% | -3.8% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
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 0LZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.7% 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 | 39.5% | 44.7% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.7% | 31.1% | -10.6% | 44.2% | -13.1% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 15.4% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 7% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 44.8% | 45.9% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 36.9% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 14.3% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 24.7% | 18.7% | -6.0% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 11.3% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 17% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 6.5% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 18.7% | 3.2% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 25.7% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| White | 95.9% | 98.9% | 3.0% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 98.2% 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 | 95.9% | 98.2% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 0.4% | -2.8% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 98.2% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 20.1% | 13.5% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 37.2% | 10.5% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 46.2% | -2.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Charles Street was 65.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.1% higher than the Boulsworth & Foulridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Charles Street has the 28th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Boulsworth & Foulridge and the 133rd lowest crime rate of 297 local areas in Pendle .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Charles Street, Colne, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-10-14 | £208,087 |
| 43 Charles Street, Colne, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2023-11-10 | £142,568 |
| 42 Charles Street, Colne, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-03-09 | £132,326 |
| 45 Charles Street, Colne, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2020-12-14 | £172,895 |
| 48 Charles Street, Colne, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2019-09-09 | £189,512 |
BB8 0LZ 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 | 77 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 57 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Nursery School West Street , BB8 0HP | 3out of 4 | 294 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton Lane Nursery School Walton Lane , BB9 8BP | 4out of 4 | 2,855 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Nursery School Bradley Road East , BB9 7QH | 3out of 4 | 4,284 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McMillan Nursery School Railway Street , BB9 9AG | 3out of 4 | 4,750 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 | 117 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Street Community Primary School West Street , BB8 0HW | - not rated | 548 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart RC Infant School Red Lane , BB8 7JR | - not rated | 1,214 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Red Lane , BB8 7JR | 3out of 4 | 1,214 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Colne Red Lane , BB8 7JR | - not rated | 1,214 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 | 786 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Park High School Venables Avenue , BB8 7DP | - not rated | 786 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Primet Academy Dent Street , BB8 8JF | 2out of 4 | 2,268 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Primet High School Dent Street , BB8 8JF | - not rated | 2,268 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School Gibfield Road , BB8 8JT | 2out of 4 | 2,493 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Lancashire Learning Group Scotland Road , BB9 7YT | - not rated | 4,666 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 | 1,549 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Pendle View Primary School Gibfield Road , BB8 8JT | 4out of 4 | 2,624 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Gibfield School Gibfield Road , BB8 8JT | - not rated | 2,641 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon Brook School Hendon Brook , Townhouse Road BB9 8BP | - not rated | 2,855 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon Brook School Townhouse Road , BB9 8DG | - not rated | 2,908 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Kitchen | 11 Skipton Road, Colne | 215 yd | |
| Precious Meals | Unit 1, 27 Skipton Road | 227 yd | |
| Colne Youth Action Group | Colne Youth Centre, Byron Road | 273 yd | |
| Indulge | 6 Dockray Street, Colne | 372 yd | |
| Cake Hub | Cafe, Market Hall | 410 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colne Legion Club | British Legion Club, Keighley Road | 168 yd | |
| Commercial Hotel | Skipton Road, Colne | 258 yd | |
| Union Exchange | Union Hotel, Market Street | 359 yd | |
| Colne Cricket Club | Byron Road, Colne | 441 yd | |
| The Red Lion Hotel | Red Lion Hotel, 31 Market Street | 491 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemetery Chippy | 75 Keighley Road, Colne | 96 yd | |
| The Frying Pan | 38 Skipton Road, Colne | 186 yd | |
| Food 2 Go | 25 Skipton Road, Colne | 215 yd | |
| Lotus Chinese Take Away | 23 Skipton Road, Colne | 215 yd | |
| Smash Guys | 10 Dockray Street, Colne | 372 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 52 Market Street, Colne | 415 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket, Windy Bank | 518 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, North Valley Road | 773 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Unit 1, Glen Mills Retail Park | 997 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Intershape Fitness (Colne,Market Street) 80-82 80-82 MARKET STREET | health and fitness suite | 315 yd |
| Colne Cricket & Bowling Club BYRON ROAD | grass pitches | 548 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields (Closed) Varley Street | grass pitches | 704 yd |
| Colne Park High School VENABLES AVENUE | grass pitches | 778 yd |
| Intershape Fitness (Colne, Albert Road) NORWAY HOUSE NORWAY HOUSE ALBERT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,037 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 241.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.