BB4 4NY is a sought-after residential area on Holcombe Road, 0.6km from Hill End in Rossendale. Administratively it sits within Helmshore ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BB4, BB4 4NY offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £225k, down 4.3% 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 4NY are sourced from Output Area E00128803 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLCOMBE ROAD, BB4 4NY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLCOMBE ROAD, BB4 4NY.
348
42
£ 43,600 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB4 4NY 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BB4 4NY combines high owner-occupation (81%), strong property values (£225k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 4.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB4 4NY. The average age is 41.9. 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
£ 165,000
11 sales · Mean £ 172,895
Semi-Detached
£ 150,000
1 sales · Mean £ 150,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
BB4 4NY has low crime rates — 8 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
Helmshore Primary School
St Veronica's Roman Catholic Primary School, Helmshore
Haslingden High School and Sixth Form
Haslingden Broadway Primary School
Haslingden Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Premier Helmshore0.8 km
- Sweet Sensations0.8 km
- Neary's0.8 km
- Megg Makes0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Flaxmoss Chippy0.8 km
- Relish0.8 km
- Rabs Fish And Chips0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Ninja Coffee The Adrenaline Centre0.7 km
- The Refectory0.9 km
- The Mill Cafe0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Station Hotel0.8 km
- Holden Arms Hotel0.7 km
- The Robin Hood Inn0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Entwistle6.4 km
- Accrington7.0 km
- Church & Oswaldtwistle7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Holcombe Road0.0 km
- Holcombe Road0.0 km
- Holden Vale Hotel0.3 km
- Holden Vale Hotel0.3 km
- Campion Drive0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BB44NY · Data under Open Government Licence