Median sold price, last 5 years
£80,000
Strong sample. Based on 17 sales · Latest sale in data: 08 Oct 2025.
POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
BB8 9BD postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 19 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Data status: Verified live dataSold prices: Latest sale 08 Oct 2025Connectivity: Strong broadband coverageFlood: No direct flood matchSchools: 19 nearby school rowsPlanning: No nearby planning
- Median sold price, last 5 years £80,000Based on 17 sales · Latest sale in data: 08 Oct 2025
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 19 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 17 sales · Latest sale in data: 08 Oct 2025.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
15 within 400mBB8 9BD links 15 transport stops within 400m and 70 within 800m. 15 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Lancaster Street (BCT) at about 133m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Colne Rail Station at about 553m.
Local business
59 within 1200mBB8 9BD currently links 59 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 21 food and drink, 18 nightlife, 10 grocery. The closest mapped place is One Stop at about 87m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched BB8 9BD in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
19 nearby school rows19 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for BB8 9BD. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 19BB8 9BD has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 19 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 259, and anti-social behaviour is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 56 postcode rows in this seam.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of BB8 9BD, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
21 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (12), restaurant (5), cafe (4).
Amenity group
Nightlife
18 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (13), bar (5).
Amenity group
Grocery
10 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (5), supermarket (3), bakery (1).
Amenity group
Financial services
3 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by atm (2), bank (1).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Grocery
One Stop
Convenience at 46, Albert Road, Colne.
Financial services
Marsden Building Society
Bank in the current nearby-place seam.
Food and drink
Carlo's
Restaurant at Norway House, 60A, Albert Road, Colne.
Food and drink
Hall street chippy
Fast Food at 1, Hall Street, Colne.
Nightlife
Pendle Beer Festival
Bar at Albert Road, Colne.
Grocery
Sainsbury's
Convenience at North Valley Road, Colne.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Colne Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary option in BB8 7AA. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Colne Lord Street School
Primary option in BB8 9AR. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Colne Primet Primary School
Primary option in BB8 8JE. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around BB8 9BD.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
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Use viewing and offer planners
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