Red Lane is in Colne and in Pendle district. BB8 7JT is located in the Vivary Bridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Pendle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Red Lane, Colne, BB8 7JT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB8 7JU, BB8 7JS, BB8 7AN, BB8 7JX, BB8 7ET, BB8 9DW, BB8 9RJ, BB8 9EF, BB8 9RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB8 7JT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 54.3% | 53.3% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 45.7% | 46.7% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BB8 7JT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.2% 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 | 31% | 30.6% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.2% | 54.2% | 7.0% | 44.2% | 10.0% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 7.3% | -5.8% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 6.1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 49.1% | 50.8% | 1.7% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 30.3% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 14.6% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 22.2% | 19.9% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 10.5% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 14.3% | -6.3% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 5.6% | -1.9% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 16.4% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.2% | 30.4% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -3.4% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 99.7% | 95% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 95.4% | 96.1% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 4% | 2.3% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 96.1% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 0.9% | -2.1% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Red Lane was 98.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.7% higher than the Boulsworth & Foulridge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Red Lane has the 18th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Boulsworth & Foulridge and the 104th highest crime rate of 298 local areas in Pendle .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Red Lane, Colne, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £91,250 | 2025-04-04 | £91,250 |
| 36 Red Lane, Colne, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2023-12-18 | £346,779 |
| 32 Red Lane, Colne, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2019-01-28 | £315,501 |
| 40 Red Lane, Colne, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2017-07-12 | £285,571 |
| 26 Red Lane, Colne, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2016-05-20 | £384,650 |
BB8 7JT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Retired | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,372 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton Lane Nursery School Walton Lane , BB9 8BP | 4out of 4 | 3,431 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Nursery School Bradley Road East , BB9 7QH | 4out of 4 | 4,301 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McMillan Nursery School Railway Street , BB9 9AG | 2out of 4 | 4,900 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 | 43 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 | 820 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Lord Street School Lord Street , BB8 9AR | 3out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Street Community Primary School West Street , BB8 0HW | 3out of 4 | 1,279 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Primary School Rutland Street , BB8 0QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Community 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 | 1,184 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Primet Academy Dent Street , BB8 8JF | 3out of 4 | 2,379 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 | 2,711 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle Vale College Oxford Road , BB9 8LF | 3out of 4 | 3,272 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 | 4,431 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 | 2,329 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Pendle View Primary School Gibfield Road , BB8 8JT | 4out of 4 | 2,739 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle Community High School & College Oxford Road , BB9 8LF | 4out of 4 | 3,152 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ikhlaas Primary School 35 Norfolk Street , BB9 7SY | - not rated | 4,771 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edenfield Girls' High School Brunswick Street , Nelson BB9 0PQ | - not rated | 4,805 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Valley Community Centre | Birtwistle Community Centre, Birtwistle Avenue | 232 yd | |
| KFC | Kfc, North Valley Retail Park | 711 yd | |
| Precious Meals | Unit 1, 27 Skipton Road | 952 yd | |
| Corner Kitchen | 11 Skipton Road, Colne | 982 yd | |
| Indulge | 6 Dockray Street, Colne | 1,031 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jovial Hatters | Jovial Hatters, 8 Windy Bank | 962 yd | |
| The Red Lion Hotel | Red Lion Hotel, 31 Market Street | 1,051 yd | |
| Boyce's Barrel | 7 New Market Street, Colne | 1,070 yd | |
| Cask 'N' Keg | 5 New Market Street, Colne | 1,070 yd | |
| The Tapsters Promise | 9 New Market Street, Colne | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ho King | 56 Windsor Street, Colne | 737 yd | |
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds, North Valley Retail Park | 885 yd | |
| Pronto Pizza | 10 Windy Bank, Colne | 962 yd | |
| Food 2 Go | 25 Skipton Road, Colne | 982 yd | |
| Lotus Chinese Take Away | 23 Skipton Road, Colne | 982 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, North Valley Road | 780 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket, Windy Bank | 867 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Unit 1, Glen Mills Retail Park | 1,054 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Renewals Stadium (Colne Football Club) BIRTWISTLE AVENUE | grass pitches | 551 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields (Closed) Varley Street | grass pitches | 637 yd |
| Holt House Playing Fields Harrison Drive | grass pitches | 783 yd |
| Colne Park High School VENABLES AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,072 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 | 49.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 171.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.