Postcode Analysis Rossendale, North West

WHITECROFT MEADOWS, BB4 4BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITECROFT MEADOWS, BB4 4BA.

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Population

410

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 37,300 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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7/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BB4 4BA combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£465k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

BB4 4BA is a safe, established residential area on Whitecroft Meadows, 0.2km from Lane Side in Haslingden. Administratively it sits within Greenfield ward and the Hyndburn constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BB4, BB4 4BA offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 89% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £465k.

Census 2021 statistics for BB4 4BA are sourced from Output Area E00128736 (shared with 11 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 4BA. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.4%
Asian / British Asian5.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.2%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 320,000

5 sales · Mean £ 344,000

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

BB4 4BA has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences49
Anti-social behaviour33
Burglary12
Criminal damage and arson9
Vehicle crime8

school Local Schools

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Haslingden Primary School

Good401 pupils0.4 km
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St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden

Outstanding142 pupils0.7 km
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Hillside Nursery School

Good58 pupils0.8 km
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Haslingden Broadway Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils0.8 km
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Haslingden St James Church of England Primary School

Good206 pupils0.9 km
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Haslingden High School and Sixth Form

Good1583 pupils1.1 km
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All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy

Good490 pupils1.1 km
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Tor View School

Outstanding221 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Dollys0.6 km
  • Lucky Panda0.8 km
  • The Link Cafe0.6 km
  • Grillzone Haslingden0.9 km
  • Mi Nursery0.7 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op Late Shop0.9 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Cissy Greens0.8 km
  • Cohens Chemist0.6 km
  • Deardengate News0.7 km
  • Hayhurst Bakery0.8 km
  • Nisa Local0.8 km
  • + 14 more
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Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Big Lamp Chippy0.8 km
  • Great Wall0.7 km
  • Spaghetti Della Casa0.8 km
  • Flaxmoss Chippy0.5 km
  • Millon Indian Takeaway0.6 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Black Bull Hotel0.8 km
  • Haslingden Trades Club0.9 km
  • Irish Democratic Club0.9 km
  • The Green Squirrel0.4 km
  • Greenfield Gardens Bowling Centre0.5 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Sykeside Leisure Limited0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Accrington6.8 km
  • Church & Oswaldtwistle7.3 km
  • Entwistle7.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Whitecroft Meadow0.2 km
  • Whitecroft Avenue0.2 km
  • Bender Factory0.2 km
  • Rose and Crown0.3 km
  • Bender Factory0.3 km