Lime Street is in Colne and in Pendle district. BB8 9EL 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 Lime Street, Colne, BB8 9EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB8 9LT, BB8 9EH, BB8 9LP, BB8 9EJ, BB8 9EQ, BB8 9DZ, BB8 9LW, BB8 9LR, BB8 9LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB8 9EL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 51.7% | 52.7% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 48.3% | 47.3% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 | 41.3% | 41.5% | 0.2% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.6% | 37.7% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -6.5% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 12.7% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 5.7% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 50% | 42.4% | -7.6% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 38.1% | 6.0% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 15.2% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.5% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 27.1% | 16.6% | -10.5% | 18.2% | -1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 13.3% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 11.8% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.7% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 23.7% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 26.1% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -7.7% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.8% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.6% | 98.1% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 97.6% | 96.9% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 96.9% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.4% | 76.7% | 6.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 15.1% | 13.5% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 37.2% | 10.5% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lime Street was 73.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.2% higher than the Boulsworth & Foulridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lime Street has the 26th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Boulsworth & Foulridge and the 148th lowest crime rate of 298 local areas in Pendle .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Lime Street, Colne, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2025-04-15 | £98,000 |
| 1 Lime Street, Colne, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2024-03-04 | £109,741 |
| 26 Lime Street, Colne, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2023-11-14 | £59,757 |
| 12 Lime Street, Colne, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2022-08-26 | £98,406 |
| 19 Lime Street, Colne, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £93,500 | 2021-12-03 | £111,204 |
BB8 9EL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Nursery School West Street , BB8 0HP | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton Lane Nursery School Walton Lane , BB9 8BP | 4out of 4 | 3,097 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Nursery School Bradley Road East , BB9 7QH | 4out of 4 | 4,199 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McMillan Nursery School Railway Street , BB9 9AG | 2out of 4 | 4,748 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 | 491 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Primary School Rutland Street , BB8 0QJ | 3out of 4 | 780 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Street Community Primary School West Street , BB8 0HW | 3out of 4 | 798 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Lord Street School Lord Street , BB8 9AR | 3out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Skipton Road , Foulridge BB8 7NN | 3out of 4 | 1,119 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 | 874 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Primet Academy Dent Street , BB8 8JF | 3out of 4 | 2,200 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 | 2,498 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle Vale College Oxford Road , BB9 8LF | 3out of 4 | 3,104 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 | 4,440 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 | 1,904 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Pendle View Primary School Gibfield Road , BB8 8JT | 4out of 4 | 2,569 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendle Community High School & College Oxford Road , BB9 8LF | 4out of 4 | 2,973 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edenfield Girls' High School Brunswick Street , Nelson BB9 0PQ | - not rated | 4,653 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al-Ikhlaas Primary School 35 Norfolk Street , BB9 7SY | - not rated | 4,717 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 | 337 yd | |
| North Valley Community Centre | Birtwistle Community Centre, Birtwistle Avenue | 402 yd | |
| Precious Meals | Unit 1, 27 Skipton Road | 422 yd | |
| Corner Kitchen | 11 Skipton Road, Colne | 453 yd | |
| Colne Youth Action Group | Colne Youth Centre, Byron Road | 540 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jovial Hatters | Jovial Hatters, 8 Windy Bank | 559 yd | |
| Union Exchange | Union Hotel, Market Street | 586 yd | |
| Commercial Hotel | Skipton Road, Colne | 597 yd | |
| The Red Lion Hotel | Red Lion Hotel, 31 Market Street | 597 yd | |
| Market Street Tavern (Wet Sales Only) | 8 Market Street, Colne | 659 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ho King | 56 Windsor Street, Colne | 222 yd | |
| Food 2 Go | 25 Skipton Road, Colne | 453 yd | |
| Lotus Chinese Take Away | 23 Skipton Road, Colne | 453 yd | |
| The Frying Pan | 38 Skipton Road, Colne | 519 yd | |
| Smash Guys | 10 Dockray Street, Colne | 541 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket, Windy Bank | 424 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, North Valley Road | 494 yd | |
| Tesco | 52 Market Street, Colne | 644 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Unit 1, Glen Mills Retail Park | 828 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Playing Fields (Closed) Varley Street | grass pitches | 350 yd |
| Intershape Fitness (Colne,Market Street) 80-82 80-82 MARKET STREET | health and fitness suite | 627 yd |
| Colne Park High School VENABLES AVENUE | grass pitches | 770 yd |
| Utility Renewals Stadium (Colne Football Club) BIRTWISTLE AVENUE | grass pitches | 818 yd |
| Colne Cricket & Bowling Club BYRON ROAD | grass pitches | 966 yd |
| Intershape Fitness (Colne, Albert Road) NORWAY HOUSE NORWAY HOUSE ALBERT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 967 yd |
| Holt House Playing Fields Harrison Drive | grass pitches | 1,056 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 | 148.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.