Skipton Road is in Colne and in Pendle district. BB8 7AT is located in the Boulsworth & Foulridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Pendle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Skipton Road, Colne, BB8 7AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB8 7AW, BB8 7AX, BB8 7AU, BB8 9DW, BB8 0PE, BB8 0NZ, BB8 9LL, BB8 7AN, BB8 9EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB8 7AT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.7% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.3% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BB8 7AT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 76.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19% | 16.3% | -2.7% | 37.9% | -21.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.6% | 76.9% | 7.3% | 44.2% | 32.7% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 4.1% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 2.7% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.7% | 56.7% | 10.0% | 48.4% | 8.3% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 32.2% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 8.9% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 17.7% | 13.5% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 8.8% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 10.8% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 8.8% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 18.2% | 2.4% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.7% | 35.8% | -0.9% | 33.8% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0.6% | 4.1% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.9% | 95.6% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
In this area, 95.6% 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 | 98.3% | 95.6% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 95% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.9% | 76.7% | 12.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.6% | 37.2% | -7.6% |
| Christian | 59.8% | 46.2% | 13.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Skipton Road was 71.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.6% higher than the Boulsworth & Foulridge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Skipton Road has the 29th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Boulsworth & Foulridge and the 139th lowest crime rate of 298 local areas in Pendle .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 231 Skipton Road, Colne, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2015-05-08 | £330,168 |
| 212 Skipton Road, Colne, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2010-05-07 | £274,091 |
| 231 Skipton Road, Colne, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £149,950 | 2007-03-02 | £244,642 |
| 235 Skipton Road, Colne, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2002-09-30 | £382,066 |
| 222 Skipton Road, Colne, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £76,995 | 2001-09-21 | £326,498 |
BB8 7AT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BB8 7AT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 retired residents living in BB8 7AT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 55 |
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Nursery School West Street , BB8 0HP | 3out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton Lane Nursery School Walton Lane , BB9 8BP | 4out of 4 | 3,484 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Nursery School Bradley Road East , BB9 7QH | 4out of 4 | 4,490 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McMillan Nursery School Railway Street , BB9 9AG | 2out of 4 | 5,066 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Colne Red Lane , BB8 7JR | 3out of 4 | 306 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Skipton Road , Foulridge BB8 7NN | 3out of 4 | 718 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Primary School Rutland Street , BB8 0QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Street Community Primary School West Street , BB8 0HW | 3out of 4 | 1,203 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Lord Street School Lord Street , BB8 9AR | 3out of 4 | 1,343 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 871 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Primet Academy Dent Street , BB8 8JF | 3out of 4 | 2,523 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 | 2,839 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle Vale College Oxford Road , BB9 8LF | 3out of 4 | 3,426 yd | Community school | 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 | 4,668 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 | 2,308 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Pendle View Primary School Gibfield Road , BB8 8JT | 4out of 4 | 2,890 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle Community High School & College Oxford Road , BB9 8LF | 4out of 4 | 3,300 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edenfield Girls' High School Brunswick Street , Nelson BB9 0PQ | - not rated | 4,970 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Ikhlaas Primary School 35 Norfolk Street , BB9 7SY | - not rated | 4,983 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Valley Community Centre | Birtwistle Community Centre, Birtwistle Avenue | 408 yd | |
| KFC | Kfc, North Valley Retail Park | 707 yd | |
| Precious Meals | Unit 1, 27 Skipton Road | 793 yd | |
| Colne Youth Action Group | Colne Youth Centre, Byron Road | 797 yd | |
| Corner Kitchen | 11 Skipton Road, Colne | 831 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jovial Hatters | Jovial Hatters, 8 Windy Bank | 950 yd | |
| Union Exchange | Union Hotel, Market Street | 989 yd | |
| Commercial Hotel | Skipton Road, Colne | 991 yd | |
| The Red Lion Hotel | Red Lion Hotel, 31 Market Street | 1,001 yd | |
| Colne Cricket Club | Byron Road, Colne | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ho King | 56 Windsor Street, Colne | 624 yd | |
| Food 2 Go | 25 Skipton Road, Colne | 831 yd | |
| Lotus Chinese Take Away | 23 Skipton Road, Colne | 831 yd | |
| The Frying Pan | 38 Skipton Road, Colne | 900 yd | |
| Smash Guys | 10 Dockray Street, Colne | 945 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket, Windy Bank | 824 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, North Valley Road | 834 yd | |
| Tesco | 52 Market Street, Colne | 1,049 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Playing Fields (Closed) Varley Street | grass pitches | 345 yd |
| Colne Park High School VENABLES AVENUE | grass pitches | 759 yd |
| Utility Renewals Stadium (Colne Football Club) BIRTWISTLE AVENUE | grass pitches | 837 yd |
| Intershape Fitness (Colne,Market Street) 80-82 80-82 MARKET STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,027 yd |
| Holt House Playing Fields Harrison Drive | grass pitches | 1,079 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 | 74.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.