Area Analysis Rossendale, North West

BL0 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BL0 postcode area.

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Population

17,293

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 46,400 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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10/10
family_restroomFamily
4/10
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4/10
workEmployment
9/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
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5/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
6/10
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Area Character

BL0 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 7.6% year-on-year.

home £276,294 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BL0 is a postcode district in Rossendale, North West, covering 557 active and 104 retired postcodes.

The largest share of BL0 (27%) is characterised by a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities, alongside a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability (21%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes BL0 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in BL0 are around £276k, down 7.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime rates across BL0 are low at 33 per 1,000 residents — below the national average and reassuring for families considering the area. An average age of 45 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BL0 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Anti-social behaviour192
Violence and sexual offences172
Criminal damage and arson51
Burglary39
Vehicle crime38

school Local Schools

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Hazlehurst Community Primary School

Outstanding208 pupils
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Holcombe Brook Primary School

Good263 pupils
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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Ramsbottom

Good269 pupils
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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Ramsbottom

Outstanding200 pupils
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Ramsbottom Stubbins Primary School

Good206 pupils
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Edenfield Church of England Primary School

Good194 pupils
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Woodhey High School

Requires Improvement1133 pupils
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Peel Brow School

Good

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The Old Mill Hotel & Leisure Club
  • The Railway Pub
  • Bed And Breakfast
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited
  • Co-op
  • Tesco
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited
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Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Peri peri chicken shaq
  • Holcombe Brook Pizzeria
  • Kaash Takeaway
  • Kans Fish and Chips
  • Lorna's korner
  • + 11 more
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Costcutter
  • Mannings Confectioners
  • Miles Bakery
  • Peel Brow General Store
  • The Village Store
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Casked Alehouse & Ginporium
  • Duckworth Arms
  • Eagle and Child
  • Hare and Hounds
  • Holcombe Tap
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • Kimji
  • Baratxuri
  • Cardamom Cream
  • China Cottage
  • Drinc Coffee Bar
  • + 29 more