Clare Avenue is in Colne and in Pendle district. BB8 8LW 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 Clare Avenue, Colne, BB8 8LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB8 8LR, BB8 8LN, BB8 8JZ, BB8 8LA, BB8 8JT, BB8 8JX, BB8 8LL, BB8 8JR, BB8 8JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB8 8LW has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.1% 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 | 53.5% | 58.1% | 4.6% | 51.0% | 7.1% |
| Male | 46.5% | 41.9% | -4.6% | 49.0% | -7.1% |
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 | 29.4% | 28.2% | -1.2% | 37.9% | -9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 42.7% | -7.3% | 44.2% | -1.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 0.8% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 8.3% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 19.1% | 10.8% | 6.1% | 13.0% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (65.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39% | 36.1% | -2.9% | 48.4% | -12.3% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 29.4% | -7.9% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 24.9% | 8.3% | 12.7% | 12.2% |
| Bad health | 5% | 7.4% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 22.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.9% | 21.3% | -7.6% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 10% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 10.4% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 12.1% | 7.2% | 5.3% | 6.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 18.8% | 3.1% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 22.9% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -10.9% |
| Other | 2% | 4.6% | 2.6% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.7% | 93% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 11.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 98.8% | 94.8% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 95.5% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.9% | 37.2% | -7.3% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 19.2% | 6.0% | 13.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clare Avenue was 77.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.6% lower than the Waterside & Horsfield average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Clare Avenue has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Waterside & Horsfield and the 141st highest crime rate of 297 local areas in Pendle .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Clare Avenue, Colne, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-07-07 | £222,727 |
| 25 Clare Avenue, Colne, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2022-08-05 | £179,215 |
| 8 Clare Avenue, Colne, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-04-22 | £228,516 |
| 10 Clare Avenue, Colne, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2020-08-07 | £250,663 |
| 15 Clare Avenue, Colne, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2019-01-11 | £166,427 |
BB8 8LW 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BB8 8LW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 102 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,246 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Nursery School Bradley Road East , BB9 7QH | 3out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McMillan Nursery School Railway Street , BB9 9AG | 3out of 4 | 2,060 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School West Street , BB8 0HP | 3out of 4 | 2,500 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Nursery School Sefton Street , Brierfield BB9 5BE | 3out of 4 | 3,927 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 | 620 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Castercliff Community Primary School Marsden Hall Road North , BB9 8JJ | - not rated | 691 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castercliff Primary School Marsden Hall Road North , BB9 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 691 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Primary School Dover Street , BB9 7RF | 3out of 4 | 1,233 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 | 1,369 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 349 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle Vale College Oxford Road , BB9 8LF | 3out of 4 | 425 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Walton High School Oxford Road , BB9 8JG | - not rated | 457 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Primet Academy Dent Street , BB8 8JF | 2out of 4 | 496 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Primet High School Dent Street , BB8 8JF | - not rated | 496 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,000 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colne Gibfield School Gibfield Road , BB8 8JT | - not rated | 120 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle View Primary School Gibfield Road , BB8 8JT | 4out of 4 | 138 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle Community High School & College Oxford Road , BB9 8LF | 4out of 4 | 324 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendon Brook School Townhouse Road , BB9 8DG | - not rated | 1,157 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Townhouse School Townhouse Road , BB9 8DG | - not rated | 1,157 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panku Colne | Swinden Retail Park, Corporation Street | 312 yd | |
| Asda Cafe | Unit 1, Swinden Retail Park | 382 yd | |
| Neerock Ltd | The Abattoir, Junction Street | 393 yd | |
| Age UK Lancashire | Aged Persons Social Centre, Leeds Road | 597 yd | |
| Glenfield Cafe | 27 Glenfield Road, Nelson | 722 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spinning Mill | The Spinning Mill, Burnley Road | 201 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Filling Station | 347 Leeds Road, Nelson | 497 yd | |
| Phillips Lane Chippy | 118 Burnley Road, Colne | 563 yd | |
| Golden Chopsticks | 329 Leeds Road, Nelson | 597 yd | |
| Tasian City | 2 Glenfield Road, Nelson | 790 yd | |
| Alfie's Takeaway | 94 Bradley Hall Road, Nelson | 820 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Limited | Unit 1, Swinden Retail Park | 382 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Boundary Playing Fields Thorne Street | grass pitches | 253 yd |
| Pure Gym (Colne) SWINDEN RETAIL PARK SWINDEN RETAIL PARK CORPORATION STREET | health and fitness suite | 318 yd |
| Pendle Vale College PENDLE VALE COLLEGE PENDLE VALE COLLEGE OXFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 334 yd |
| Saints John Fisher And Thomas More Rc High School GIBFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 344 yd |
| Colne Primet Academy DENT STREET | grass pitches | 499 yd |
| Castercliff Primary Academy MARSDEN HALL ROAD NORTH | grass pitches | 703 yd |
| Swinden Playing Field Cravendale Avenue | cycling, grass pitches | 908 yd |
| Marsden Park Walton Lane | tennis courts | 925 yd |
| Pendle Health Studio (Closed) Bradley Hall Road | health and fitness suite | 950 yd |
| Hodge House Playing Fields REGENT STREET | grass pitches | 992 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 | 87.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 215.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.