Living in BB8, Pendle
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around BB8 in Pendle. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Pendle: £149,613, up 8.6% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North West average is £219,922.
What actually sold around BB8
85 recorded home sales on the streets around central BB8 in the last 2 years, with a median of £100,000 and a range from £20,000 to £286,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 OXFORD STREET, BB8 9JJ | terraced | £129,000 | 2026-06-08 |
| 41 NORFOLK STREET, BB8 9JN | terraced | £100,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 35 DICKSON STREET, BB8 9LU | terraced | £146,500 | 2026-05-15 |
| 95 SKIPTON ROAD, BB8 0NU | terraced | £70,000 | 2026-04-28 |
| 1 THE COURTYARD COLNE LANE, BB8 0DY | flat-maisonette | £83,000 | 2026-03-23 |
| 16 NEW OXFORD STREET, BB8 9LQ | terraced | £108,000 | 2026-03-23 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
22 schools within 3 miles , of which 71% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laneshaw Bridge Primary | Primary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
| Park Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Colne Lord Street School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Colne Primet Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Colne Primet Academy | Secondary | Requires improvement | 1.2 mi |
13 state primary and 4 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Skilled trades | 15.3% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 13.1% |
| Elementary occupations | 13.1% |
| Professional occupations | 11.2% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 10.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
191 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central BB8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Pendle's figures.
Common questions about BB8
What is the average house price in BB8?
The average sold price in Pendle is £149,613 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in BB8?
Prices in Pendle are up 8.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in BB8?
The median of 85 recorded sales around central BB8 in the last 2 years is £100,000, ranging from £20,000 to £286,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in BB8?
22 schools sit within 3 miles of central BB8, and 71% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in BB8?
191 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BB8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is BB8 at risk of flooding?
Central BB8 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is BB8 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 71% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £100,000; the area sits in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 191 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is BB8 safe?
191 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BB8 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? BB8 or BB9, BB8 or BB18, BB8 or BB10.
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