Exchange Street is in Colne and in Pendle district. BB8 0SH 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 Exchange Street, Colne, BB8 0SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB8 0SL, BB8 0SF, BB8 0SQ, BB8 0SG, BB8 0SD, BB8 0ST, BB8 0EL, BB8 0ES, BB8 0SB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB8 0SH is primarily male, with 54.3% of the population 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 | 53% | 45.7% | -7.3% | 51.0% | -5.3% |
| Male | 47% | 54.3% | 7.3% | 49.0% | 5.3% |
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 0SH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55% 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 | 47.6% | 55% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 17.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.7% | 29.2% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -15.0% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 3.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 7.7% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 4.3% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 43.1% | 43.8% | 0.7% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 35.9% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 12.5% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 6.6% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 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 | 36.6% | 25.8% | -10.8% | 18.2% | 7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 13.4% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 10.5% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 6.2% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 17.7% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 11% | 24.4% | 13.4% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 5.7% | 1.9% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 23.4% | 23% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 20.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 73.1% | 70.7% | -2.4% | 81.4% | -10.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
In this area, 89.5% 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 | 88% | 89.5% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.7% | 8.2% | -0.5% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.4% | 89.5% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 7.9% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 1.6% | -5.9% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.5% | 76.7% | -13.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 32.9% | 13.5% | 19.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49% | 37.2% | 11.8% |
| Christian | 22.7% | 46.2% | -23.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 23% | 6.5% | 16.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Exchange Street was 161.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.3% higher than the Waterside & Horsfield average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Exchange Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Waterside & Horsfield and the 56th highest crime rate of 298 local areas in Pendle .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Exchange Street, Colne, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £71,500 | 2025-03-05 | £71,429 |
| 23 Exchange Street, Colne, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2024-01-09 | £53,916 |
| 26 Exchange Street, Colne, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-06-26 | £107,948 |
| 26 Exchange Street, Colne, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2022-10-14 | £94,613 |
| 25 Exchange Street, Colne, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2022-09-29 | £82,360 |
BB8 0SH 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BB8 0SH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Nursery School West Street , BB8 0HP | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton Lane Nursery School Walton Lane , BB9 8BP | 4out of 4 | 2,140 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Nursery School Bradley Road East , BB9 7QH | 4out of 4 | 3,364 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McMillan Nursery School Railway Street , BB9 9AG | 2out of 4 | 3,862 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 | 399 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Lord Street School Lord Street , BB8 9AR | 3out of 4 | 446 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Primary School Rutland Street , BB8 0QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Primet Primary School Tatton Street , BB8 8JE | 3out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Colne Red Lane , BB8 7JR | 3out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,342 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 | 1,595 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Park High School Venables Avenue , BB8 7DP | 3out of 4 | 1,616 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle Vale College Oxford Road , BB9 8LF | 3out of 4 | 2,227 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsden Heights Community College Edge End Lane , BB9 0PR | - not rated | 4,964 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 | 3,731 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 | 1,012 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Pendle View Primary School Gibfield Road , BB8 8JT | 4out of 4 | 1,704 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle Community High School & College Oxford Road , BB9 8LF | 4out of 4 | 2,087 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edenfield Girls' High School Brunswick Street , Nelson BB9 0PQ | - not rated | 3,767 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Ikhlaas Primary School 35 Norfolk Street , BB9 7SY | - not rated | 3,927 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Door | Cafe, The Open Door Project | 145 yd | |
| Jaipur Indian Colne | 19 Albert Road, Colne | 188 yd | |
| Tandoori Knights | 17 New Market Street, Colne | 262 yd | |
| About Coffee Ltd | 26 Church Street, Colne | 283 yd | |
| Chosen By Jessica | Norway House, Albert Road | 284 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colne Tacklers Club | 2-4 Knowsley Street, Colne | 81 yd | |
| Colne Warpdressers Club And Institute | 2-4 Hall Street, Colne | 210 yd | |
| The Duke Of Lancaster | Duke Of Lancaster, Church Street | 215 yd | |
| The Wallace Hartley | Church Street, Colne | 215 yd | |
| Boyce's Barrel | 7 New Market Street, Colne | 262 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Garden | 33 Albert Road, Colne | 188 yd | |
| The Sandwich Shop | 5 Albert Road, Colne | 188 yd | |
| Hall Street Chippy | 1 Hall Street, Colne | 210 yd | |
| The Colne Kebab House | 2 West Street, Colne | 280 yd | |
| Istanbul Takeaway | 4 Church Street, Colne | 283 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Unit 1, Glen Mills Retail Park | 392 yd | |
| Tesco | 52 Market Street, Colne | 441 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket, Windy Bank | 538 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, North Valley Road | 546 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Intershape Fitness (Colne, Albert Road) NORWAY HOUSE NORWAY HOUSE ALBERT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 282 yd |
| Intershape Fitness (Colne,Market Street) 80-82 80-82 MARKET STREET | health and fitness suite | 538 yd |
| Pendle Leisure Centre CROWN WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 739 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 242 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.