BB4 4AF is a sought-after residential area on Holme Vale, 0.3km from Raven Shore in Haslingden. Administratively it sits within Helmshore ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BB4, BB4 4AF offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £375k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for BB4 4AF are sourced from Output Area E00128798 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLME VALE, BB4 4AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLME VALE, BB4 4AF.
496
44
£ 43,600 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB4 4AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BB4 4AF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £375k, 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB4 4AF. The average age is 43.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 375,000
1 sales · Mean £ 375,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BB4 4AF has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Veronica's Roman Catholic Primary School, Helmshore
Helmshore Primary School
Haslingden High School and Sixth Form
Haslingden Broadway Primary School
Tor View School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- The Mill Cafe1.0 km
- Village Stores Limited0.3 km
- The Refectory0.5 km
- Rossendale Golf Club Limited1.0 km
- The Cotton House Hotel0.3 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Premier Helmshore0.9 km
- Neary's0.6 km
- Megg Makes0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Sunnybank Social Club0.3 km
- The Robin Hood Inn1.0 km
- Station Hotel0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Rabs Fish And Chips0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Entwistle6.4 km
- Accrington8.3 km
- Church & Oswaldtwistle8.6 km
Bus Stops
- Free Lane0.2 km
- Free Lane0.2 km
- Alden Lane0.3 km
- Station Hotel0.3 km
- Alden Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BB44AF · Data under Open Government Licence