Towngate, Foulridge, Colne
House prices, sold prices and local information for BB8 7PL.
At a glance
6 property sales on Towngate, Foulridge, Colne have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 6 Jun 2025. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £118,100.
House prices on Towngate compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Towngate has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all BB8 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 5 | £118,100 | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £115,000 | 15 Sep 2021 |
Sold prices on Towngate
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9, Towngate BB8 7PL | 6 Jun 2025 | £147,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 37, Towngate BB8 7PL | 10 Jan 2025 | £145,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 11, Towngate BB8 7PL | 29 Nov 2022 | £125,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 25, Towngate BB8 7PL | 15 Sep 2021 | £115,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 19, Towngate BB8 7PL | 24 Jun 2019 | £74,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 29, Towngate BB8 7PL | 6 Dec 2017 | £99,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near Towngate
Crime
18 crimes were reported within about a mile of Towngate in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Towngate is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Calder in east Lancashire Flood alert area
- Upper River Aire catchment Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Towngate
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School 175 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 216 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 5–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Colne Park High School 989 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Park Primary School 319 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Colne Lord Street School 327 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| West Street Community Primary School 181 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Newtown Nursery School 93 pupils | Nursery | 0–4 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Colne Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 187 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Colne station 1.6 mi · 33 min walk
- Nelson station 3.4 mi · 1 hr 9 min walk
- Brierfield station 4.6 mi · 1 hr 32 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Causeway (opp, Skipton New Road) 1 min walk
- Waller Hill (opp, High Lane) 2 min walk
- Waller Hill (adj, High Lane) 2 min walk
- Causeway (o/s, Skipton New Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Richmond Hill Practice
Colne Health Centre, Craddock Road, Colne · 1.4 mi - Harambee Surgery
27 Skipton Road, Trawden, Colne · 2.4 mi - Barnoldswick Med Ctr
Park Road, Barnoldswick · 2.7 mi - The Pendle Medical Partnership
Edward Street, Earby, Barnoldswick · 2.9 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 8 of 10 · Crime: decile 9 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 81.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 14.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 3.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 768 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 59.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 25.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,734 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Nearby streets in BB8
- Keighley Road£220k
- Rowling Hollins£223k
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- Burnley Road£149k
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- Langroyd Road£134k
- Windermere Avenue£230k
- Towler Drive£265k
- Lanehouse£152k
- Birtwistle Avenue£144k
- Castle Road£388k
- Barrowford Road£218k