Phillips Lane is in Colne and in Pendle district. BB8 8JB 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 Phillips Lane, Colne, BB8 8JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB8 8JA, BB8 8DW, BB8 9PQ, BB8 8JG, BB8 8JQ, BB8 8JE, BB8 8DS, BB8 8JH, BB8 8DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB8 8JB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% of residents 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 | 49.2% | 48.3% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 50.8% | 51.7% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BB8 8JB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.1% 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 | 37.1% | 43.1% | 6.0% | 37.9% | 5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.9% | 35.8% | -7.1% | 44.2% | -8.4% |
| Separated | 7.1% | 4.5% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 11.8% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 4.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 46.9% | 40.9% | -6.0% | 48.4% | -7.5% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 15% | 4.7% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 5% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.7% | 16.5% | -10.2% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 11.5% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 20.2% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 7.8% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 18.9% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 22.2% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -11.6% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.2% | 91.4% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 10.0% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 94.2% | 94.7% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| 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 | 93.9% | 95% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 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 | 74.2% | 76.7% | -2.5% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 21.7% | 13.5% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.5% | 37.2% | 7.3% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Phillips Lane was 104.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.9% lower than the Waterside & Horsfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Phillips Lane has the 6th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Waterside & Horsfield and the 98th highest crime rate of 298 local areas in Pendle .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Phillips Lane, Colne, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £97,880 | 2023-12-08 | £101,937 |
| 13 Phillips Lane, Colne, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2023-01-31 | £112,560 |
| 16 Phillips Lane, Colne, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £159,950 | 2022-04-11 | £179,609 |
| 5 Phillips Lane, Colne, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £109,950 | 2021-01-08 | £140,585 |
| 4 Phillips Lane, Colne, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £61,000 | 2020-10-02 | £81,199 |
BB8 8JB 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walton Lane Nursery School Walton Lane , BB9 8BP | 4out of 4 | 1,618 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Nursery School Bradley Road East , BB9 7QH | 4out of 4 | 2,006 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School West Street , BB8 0HP | 3out of 4 | 2,129 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McMillan Nursery School Railway Street , BB9 9AG | 2out of 4 | 2,593 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Nursery School Sefton Street , Brierfield BB9 5BE | 3out of 4 | 4,450 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colne Primet Primary School Tatton Street , BB8 8JE | 3out of 4 | 237 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Lord Street School Lord Street , BB8 9AR | 3out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castercliff Primary School Marsden Hall Road North , BB9 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,203 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Primary School Dover Street , BB9 7RF | 3out of 4 | 1,678 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson Holland Place , Off Reedyford Road BB9 8HD | 3out of 4 | 1,688 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 | 305 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 | 602 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle Vale College Oxford Road , BB9 8LF | 3out of 4 | 984 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Park High School Venables Avenue , BB8 7DP | 3out of 4 | 2,996 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsden Heights Community College Edge End Lane , BB9 0PR | - not rated | 3,682 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 | 2,307 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pendle View Primary School Gibfield Road , BB8 8JT | 4out of 4 | 490 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle Community High School & College Oxford Road , BB9 8LF | 4out of 4 | 886 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nook School Knotts Lane , Colne BB8 8HH | - not rated | 1,537 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Edenfield Girls' High School Brunswick Street , Nelson BB9 0PQ | - not rated | 2,498 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Ikhlaas Primary School 35 Norfolk Street , BB9 7SY | - not rated | 2,526 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Cafe | Unit 1, Swinden Retail Park | 279 yd | |
| Elisha Community Cafe | Elisha House Community, 1 Little Queen Street | 517 yd | |
| Panku Colne | Swinden Retail Park, Corporation Street | 586 yd | |
| Neerock Ltd | The Abattoir, Junction Street | 685 yd | |
| Miraj | 72 Albert Road, Colne | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spinning Mill | The Spinning Mill, Burnley Road | 722 yd | |
| The Crown Hotel | Crown Hotel, Albert Road | 866 yd | |
| Rileys | 76 Albert Road, Colne | 1,002 yd | |
| Masonic Hall | 91 Albert Road, Colne | 1,017 yd | |
| The Venue (Colne) Limited | 103-105 Albert Road, Colne | 1,017 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phillips Lane Chippy | 118 Burnley Road, Colne | 41 yd | |
| Taste Of China | Primet House, Primet Street | 421 yd | |
| Cotton Mill Butties | Unit 1A, Cotton Mill Works | 670 yd | |
| Tony's Pizza And Kebabs | 104-106 Green Road, Colne | 885 yd | |
| Anaz Takeaway | 97 Albert Road, Colne | 1,017 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Limited | Unit 1, Swinden Retail Park | 279 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Colne Primet Academy DENT STREET | grass pitches | 221 yd |
| Pure Gym (Colne) SWINDEN RETAIL PARK SWINDEN RETAIL PARK CORPORATION STREET | health and fitness suite | 518 yd |
| Saints John Fisher And Thomas More Rc High School GIBFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 562 yd |
| Barrowford Road Playing Fields Barrowford Road | grass pitches | 595 yd |
| Nelson And Colne College (Site 2) (Closed) Barrowford Road | grass pitches | 766 yd |
| Pendle Leisure Centre CROWN WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 785 yd |
| Boundary Playing Fields Thorne Street | grass pitches | 831 yd |
| Pendle Vale College PENDLE VALE COLLEGE PENDLE VALE COLLEGE OXFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 906 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 | 102.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.