Postcode Analysis Rossendale, North West

RAWSTHORNE AVENUE, BB4 4BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAWSTHORNE AVENUE, BB4 4BN.

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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

No single demographic signal dominates BB4 4BN — age 44, 89% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 10.3% year-on-year.

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

BB4 4BN is a safe, established residential area on Rawsthorne Avenue, 0.1km from Spring Vale in Haslingden. Administratively it sits within Greenfield ward and the Hyndburn constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £195k, down 10.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BB4 4BN 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 4BN. 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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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 195,000

5 sales · Mean £ 220,000

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

BB4 4BN has low crime rates — 47 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 offences99
Anti-social behaviour75
Criminal damage and arson19
Public order14
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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Haslingden Primary School

Good401 pupils0.2 km
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Haslingden St James Church of England Primary School

Good206 pupils0.6 km
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Hillside Nursery School

Good58 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden

Outstanding142 pupils0.8 km
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Haslingden Broadway Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils1.2 km
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St Veronica's Roman Catholic Primary School, Helmshore

Outstanding164 pupils1.3 km
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Helmshore Primary School

Outstanding413 pupils1.3 km
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Haslingden High School and Sixth Form

Good1583 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Dollys0.4 km
  • Grillzone Haslingden0.6 km
  • Mi Nursery0.5 km
  • Restaurant Metamorphica0.3 km
  • Siena0.4 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Op Late Shop0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • D.T. Law Butchers Ltd0.5 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • Haslingden Service Station0.6 km
  • J M Harris Butchers0.6 km
  • Jesters0.4 km
  • + 12 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Greenfield Gardens Bowling Centre0.2 km
  • Rose And Crown0.8 km
  • St Marys Football Club0.4 km
  • Black Bull Hotel0.5 km
  • Haslingden Trades Club0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Chesters Chicken0.4 km
  • Chicago's0.4 km
  • Kismat Takeaway0.5 km
  • Mega Bite0.4 km
  • Newman Lung0.4 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Sykeside Leisure Limited0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Accrington6.4 km
  • Church & Oswaldtwistle6.9 km
  • Entwistle7.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Highfield Street0.1 km
  • East Bank Ave0.1 km
  • East Bank Ave0.1 km
  • Highfield Street0.1 km
  • County Primary School0.2 km