Penrith Crescent is in Colne and in Pendle district. BB8 8JS 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 Penrith Crescent, Colne, BB8 8JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB8 8JR, BB8 8JT, BB8 8JW, BB8 8JP, BB8 8JX, BB8 8JL, BB8 8JZ, BB8 8JN, BB8 8LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB8 8JS has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.6% of the population 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 | 48.2% | 56.6% | 8.4% | 51.0% | 5.6% |
| Male | 51.8% | 43.4% | -8.4% | 49.0% | -5.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.6% | 28.2% | -4.4% | 37.9% | -9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.2% | 50.2% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 10% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 7% | 9.1% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 43.1% | 42.5% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 32% | 35.5% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 17% | 15.1% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 4.6% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 32.6% | 25.5% | -7.1% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 8.5% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 13.2% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 6.6% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 18.4% | 4.4% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.8% | 26.4% | 10.6% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 5.9% | 8.1% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 91.3% | 87.6% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 6.2% |
In this area, 91.5% 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 | 96% | 91.5% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 4.6% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 91.9% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.8% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80% | 76.7% | 3.3% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.9% | 37.2% | -2.3% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 10.9% | 6.5% | 4.4% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penrith Crescent was 123.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.8% lower than the Waterside & Horsfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Penrith Crescent has the 10th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Waterside & Horsfield and the 81st highest crime rate of 297 local areas in Pendle .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Penrith Crescent, Colne, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2020-10-30 | £542,973 |
| 2 Penrith Crescent, Colne, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2013-02-08 | £256,875 |
| 47 Penrith Crescent, Colne, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2009-01-20 | £256,515 |
| 49 Penrith Crescent, Colne, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £179,500 | 2005-05-20 | £421,644 |
| 43 Penrith Crescent, Colne, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £159,950 | 2005-05-20 | £375,721 |
BB8 8JS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 78 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walton Lane Nursery School Walton Lane , BB9 8BP | 4out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Nursery School Bradley Road East , BB9 7QH | 3out of 4 | 1,737 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McMillan Nursery School Railway Street , BB9 9AG | 3out of 4 | 2,261 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School West Street , BB8 0HP | 3out of 4 | 2,291 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Nursery School Sefton Street , Brierfield BB9 5BE | 3out of 4 | 4,129 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 | 423 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Castercliff Community Primary School Marsden Hall Road North , BB9 8JJ | - not rated | 782 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castercliff Primary School Marsden Hall Road North , BB9 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 782 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Primary School Dover Street , BB9 7RF | 3out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Lord Street School Lord Street , BB8 9AR | 3out of 4 | 1,466 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School Gibfield Road , BB8 8JT | 2out of 4 | 232 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Primet Academy Dent Street , BB8 8JF | 2out of 4 | 289 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Primet High School Dent Street , BB8 8JF | - not rated | 289 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle Vale College Oxford Road , BB9 8LF | 3out of 4 | 618 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Walton High School Oxford Road , BB9 8JG | - not rated | 643 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Lancashire Learning Group Scotland Road , BB9 7YT | - not rated | 2,192 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 | 82 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Gibfield School Gibfield Road , BB8 8JT | - not rated | 94 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle Community High School & College Oxford Road , BB9 8LF | 4out of 4 | 496 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon Brook School Townhouse Road , BB9 8DG | - not rated | 1,167 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Townhouse School Townhouse Road , BB9 8DG | - not rated | 1,167 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 302 yd | |
| Panku Colne | Swinden Retail Park, Corporation Street | 414 yd | |
| Neerock Ltd | The Abattoir, Junction Street | 518 yd | |
| Age UK Lancashire | Aged Persons Social Centre, Leeds Road | 807 yd | |
| Elisha Community Cafe | Elisha House Community, 1 Little Queen Street | 837 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spinning Mill | The Spinning Mill, Burnley Road | 401 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phillips Lane Chippy | 118 Burnley Road, Colne | 382 yd | |
| The Filling Station | 347 Leeds Road, Nelson | 707 yd | |
| Taste Of China | Primet House, Primet Street | 727 yd | |
| Golden Chopsticks | 329 Leeds Road, Nelson | 807 yd | |
| Tasian City | 2 Glenfield Road, Nelson | 977 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Limited | Unit 1, Swinden Retail Park | 302 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saints John Fisher And Thomas More Rc High School GIBFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 232 yd |
| Colne Primet Academy DENT STREET | grass pitches | 291 yd |
| Pure Gym (Colne) SWINDEN RETAIL PARK SWINDEN RETAIL PARK CORPORATION STREET | health and fitness suite | 382 yd |
| Boundary Playing Fields Thorne Street | grass pitches | 460 yd |
| Pendle Vale College PENDLE VALE COLLEGE PENDLE VALE COLLEGE OXFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 502 yd |
| Castercliff Primary Academy MARSDEN HALL ROAD NORTH | grass pitches | 795 yd |
| Barrowford Road Playing Fields Barrowford Road | grass pitches | 959 yd |
| Marsden Park Walton Lane | tennis courts | 983 yd |
| Swinden Playing Field Cravendale Avenue | cycling, grass pitches | 1,063 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 | 169.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.