Postcode Analysis Rossendale, North West

HOLCOMBE ROAD, BB4 4AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLCOMBE ROAD, BB4 4AN.

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Population

496

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 43,600 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BB4 4AN 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.

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10/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BB4 4AN combines high owner-occupation (88%), strong property values (£278k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £278k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 10.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BB4 4AN is a sought-after residential area on Holcombe Road, 0.2km from Raven Shore in Haslingden. Administratively it sits within Helmshore ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.

For serious buyers, BB4 4AN is 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £278k, down 10.2% year-on-year. 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 4AN are sourced from Output Area E00128798 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB4 4AN. 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

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 310,000

4 sales · Mean £ 315,000

Flat

£ 155,000

1 sales · Mean £ 155,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BB4 4AN has low crime rates — 6 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.

Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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St Veronica's Roman Catholic Primary School, Helmshore

Outstanding164 pupils1.0 km
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Helmshore Primary School

Outstanding413 pupils1.1 km
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Haslingden High School and Sixth Form

Good1583 pupils1.2 km
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Haslingden Broadway Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Village Stores Limited0.5 km
  • The Refectory0.8 km
  • The Cotton House Hotel0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Sunnybank Social Club0.6 km
  • Station Hotel0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Neary's0.9 km
  • The Helmshore Larder Drop0.9 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Cronkshaw Fold Farm0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Entwistle6.2 km
  • Accrington8.6 km
  • Church & Oswaldtwistle8.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Alden Lane0.3 km
  • Alden Lane0.3 km
  • Free Lane0.3 km
  • Free Lane0.4 km