Smithy Lane, Colne, BB8 7LZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB8 7LZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.3% 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	56%	55.3%	-0.7%	51.0%	4.3%
Male	44%	44.7%	0.7%	49.0%	-4.3%

Partnership Status

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 7LZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.5% 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	22.5%	23.6%	1.1%	37.9%	-14.3%
Married: Opposite sex	54.7%	54.5%	-0.2%	44.2%	10.3%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	1.3%	2.1%	0.8%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	13.6%	10.7%	-2.9%	9.1%	1.6%
Widowed	7.2%	8.3%	1.1%	6.1%	2.2%

Health

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	46%	43.2%	-2.8%	48.4%	-5.2%
Good health	34.7%	38.7%	4.0%	33.6%	5.1%
Fair health	13.4%	14.4%	1.0%	12.7%	1.7%
Bad health	3.8%	3.4%	-0.4%	4.0%	-0.6%
Very bad health	2.1%	0.3%	-1.8%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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	24.6%	19.1%	-5.5%	18.2%	0.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.2%	7.1%	-3.1%	9.6%	-2.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.6%	9.5%	-9.1%	13.4%	-3.9%
Apprenticeship	6.8%	8.3%	1.5%	5.3%	3.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11%	17%	6.0%	16.9%	0.1%
Degree or Similar	25.8%	34%	8.2%	33.8%	0.2%
Other	3%	5%	2.0%	2.8%	2.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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)
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
White	99.7%	98.3%	-1.4%	81.4%	16.9%
Other	0%	1.4%	1.4%	1.6%	-0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.9% 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	98.6%	95.9%	-2.7%	83.2%	12.7%
European Union	0.7%	3.4%	2.7%	6.1%	-2.7%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.9%	95.9%	-2.0%	83.2%	12.7%
10+ Years	0.3%	4.1%	3.8%	9.8%	-5.7%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
Less than 2 years	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.5%	76.7%	3.8%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Poland	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%
Romania	1.7%	0.9%	0.8%
Other EU countries	1%	1.5%	-0.5%
No passport held	14.8%	13.5%	1.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.1%	37.2%	5.9%
Christian	50.5%	46.2%	4.3%
Not answered	6.4%	6.0%	0.4%

Safety

Is Smithy Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Smithy Lane was 46.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.2% lower than the Boulsworth & Foulridge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Smithy Lane has the 19th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Boulsworth & Foulridge and the 83rd lowest crime rate of 298 local areas in Pendle .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£34,900

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in BB8 7LZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Smithy Lane are based on 11 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Pendle.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Smithy Lane, Colne, BB8 7LZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for BB8 7LZ

Average Price
£544,139

Semi-Detached
£723,835

Terraced
£437,009

Detached
£219,310

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Smithy Lane

Average Price
£588,966

Semi-Detached
£741,690

Terraced
£456,543

Detached
£379,746

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£717,857

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Smithy LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Hobstones Cottages Smithy Lane, Colne, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2024-03-15	£230,115
Blue Slate Farm Smithy Lane, Colne, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£476,800	2021-06-04	£548,893
Blue Slate Barn Smithy Lane, Colne, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£597,500	2021-01-20	£757,235
Blue Slate Barn Smithy Lane, Colne, Lancashire Other, an established residential building	£525,000	2019-01-07	£717,857
3 Hobstones Barn Smithy Lane, Colne, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£370,000	2016-03-18	£629,188

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BB8 7LZ

Employment

BB8 7LZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 7LZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	84
Retired	74
Part-Time Employee	33
Self-Employed	28
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Unemployed	5
Looking after home or family	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Manufacturing	24
Human health and social work activities	21
Construction	16
Education	11
Transport and storage	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Other	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Newtown Nursery School West Street , BB8 0HP	3out of 4	2,311 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Walton Lane Nursery School Walton Lane , BB9 8BP	4out of 4	3,950 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bradley Nursery School Bradley Road East , BB9 7QH	4out of 4	4,361 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
McMillan Nursery School Railway Street , BB9 9AG	2out of 4	5,033 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	1,022 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	1,259 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Colne Lord Street School Lord Street , BB8 9AR	3out of 4	1,766 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
West Street Community Primary School West Street , BB8 0HW	3out of 4	2,151 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Park Primary School Rutland Street , BB8 0QJ	3out of 4	2,280 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Colne Park High School Venables Avenue , BB8 7DP	3out of 4	2,120 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Colne Primet Academy Dent Street , BB8 8JF	3out of 4	2,705 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	3,062 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Pendle Vale College Oxford Road , BB9 8LF	3out of 4	3,502 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
West Craven High School Kelbrook Road , BB18 5TB	3out of 4	5,024 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Nelson and Colne College Scotland Road , BB9 7YT	- not rated	4,280 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pendle View Primary School Gibfield Road , BB8 8JT	4out of 4	3,013 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Nook School Knotts Lane , Colne BB8 8HH	- not rated	3,057 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Pendle Community High School & College Oxford Road , BB9 8LF	4out of 4	3,412 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Al-Ikhlaas Primary School 35 Norfolk Street , BB9 7SY	- not rated	4,725 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ghausia School 1-3 Cross Street , BB9 7EN	- not rated	4,891 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Wharf At Foulridge	Warehouse Lane, Foulridge		1,080 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Burwain Sailing Club	Burwains Sailing Club, Reedymoor Lane		327 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Foulridge House	4 Skipton New Road, Foulridge		1,084 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Holt House Playing Fields Harrison Drive	grass pitches	863 yd
Utility Renewals Stadium (Colne Football Club) BIRTWISTLE AVENUE	grass pitches	896 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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	100.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	21.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	21.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	27.39 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	27.39 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	1.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	3.42 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of BB8 7LZ