North Street is in Colne and in Pendle district. BB8 9DY 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 North Street, Colne, BB8 9DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB8 9ER, BB8 9DX, BB8 9DZ, BB8 9EA, BB8 9DU, BB8 9EW, BB8 9ES, BB8 9EN, BB8 9EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB8 9DY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 51.9% | -2.6% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 45.5% | 48.1% | 2.6% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 9DY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.9% 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 | 49.8% | 50.9% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 13.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29% | 24.8% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -19.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 4.7% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 13.1% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% | 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 | 41.1% | 38.4% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -10.0% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 35.9% | -3.8% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 17.3% | 5.2% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 4.2% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
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.
In the area around BB8 9DY this area, 28.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 20.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.1% | 28.6% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 16.6% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 12.9% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 16.1% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 20.3% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -13.5% |
| Other | 7.2% | 2.3% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.3% | 95.8% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 97.3% | 94.1% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 2% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 96.3% | 94.4% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.5% | 76.7% | -11.2% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 31% | 13.5% | 17.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Street was 425.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 726.3% higher than the Boulsworth & Foulridge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
North Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Boulsworth & Foulridge and the 12th highest crime rate of 298 local areas in Pendle .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 140.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 55.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 North Street, Colne, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2021-11-04 | £69,231 |
| 49 North Street, Colne, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £53,000 | 2020-06-24 | £76,311 |
| 53 North Street, Colne, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £57,500 | 2017-02-15 | £87,823 |
| 53 North Street, Colne, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2015-10-06 | £94,627 |
| 49 North Street, Colne, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £31,500 | 2014-04-30 | £55,735 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Nursery School West Street , BB8 0HP | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton Lane Nursery School Walton Lane , BB9 8BP | 4out of 4 | 2,987 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Nursery School Bradley Road East , BB9 7QH | 4out of 4 | 4,032 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McMillan Nursery School Railway Street , BB9 9AG | 2out of 4 | 4,590 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 | 466 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Street Community Primary School West Street , BB8 0HW | 3out of 4 | 769 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Lord Street School Lord Street , BB8 9AR | 3out of 4 | 864 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Primary School Rutland Street , BB8 0QJ | 3out of 4 | 896 yd | Community 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 | 1,213 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,057 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Primet Academy Dent Street , BB8 8JF | 3out of 4 | 2,042 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 | 2,350 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle Vale College Oxford Road , BB9 8LF | 3out of 4 | 2,947 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 | 4,260 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 | 1,835 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Pendle View Primary School Gibfield Road , BB8 8JT | 4out of 4 | 2,411 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle Community High School & College Oxford Road , BB9 8LF | 4out of 4 | 2,818 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edenfield Girls' High School Brunswick Street , Nelson BB9 0PQ | - not rated | 4,495 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Ikhlaas Primary School 35 Norfolk Street , BB9 7SY | - not rated | 4,544 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Kfc, North Valley Retail Park | 213 yd | |
| North Valley Community Centre | Birtwistle Community Centre, Birtwistle Avenue | 314 yd | |
| Precious Meals | Unit 1, 27 Skipton Road | 497 yd | |
| Corner Kitchen | 11 Skipton Road, Colne | 515 yd | |
| Indulge | 6 Dockray Street, Colne | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jovial Hatters | Jovial Hatters, 8 Windy Bank | 464 yd | |
| The Red Lion Hotel | Red Lion Hotel, 31 Market Street | 542 yd | |
| Union Exchange | Union Hotel, Market Street | 573 yd | |
| Market Street Tavern (Wet Sales Only) | 8 Market Street, Colne | 586 yd | |
| Beesknees Colne | 1 Church Street, Colne | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ho King | 56 Windsor Street, Colne | 265 yd | |
| Pronto Pizza | 10 Windy Bank, Colne | 464 yd | |
| Food 2 Go | 25 Skipton Road, Colne | 515 yd | |
| Lotus Chinese Take Away | 23 Skipton Road, Colne | 515 yd | |
| Smash Guys | 10 Dockray Street, Colne | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, North Valley Road | 338 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket, Windy Bank | 358 yd | |
| Tesco | 52 Market Street, Colne | 616 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Unit 1, Glen Mills Retail Park | 667 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Playing Fields (Closed) Varley Street | grass pitches | 529 yd |
| Intershape Fitness (Colne,Market Street) 80-82 80-82 MARKET STREET | health and fitness suite | 628 yd |
| Utility Renewals Stadium (Colne Football Club) BIRTWISTLE AVENUE | grass pitches | 669 yd |
| Intershape Fitness (Colne, Albert Road) NORWAY HOUSE NORWAY HOUSE ALBERT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 819 yd |
| Holt House Playing Fields Harrison Drive | grass pitches | 898 yd |
| Colne Park High School VENABLES AVENUE | grass pitches | 954 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 177.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.