Postcode Analysis Rossendale, North West

OAKLANDS DRIVE, BB4 6SA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKLANDS DRIVE, BB4 6SA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

312

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BB4 6SA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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10/10
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6/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BB4 6SA spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. £350k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 2.7% year-on-year.

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

BB4 6SA is a safe, established residential area on Oaklands Drive, 0.5km from Oakenhead Wood in Rawtenstall. Administratively it sits within Longholme ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.

For serious buyers, BB4 6SA is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 95% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £350k, down 2.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BB4 6SA are sourced from Output Area E00181534 (shared with 5 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 6SA. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 349,995

54 sales · Mean £ 348,560

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

Crime around BB4 6SA is moderate at 51 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 offences35
Anti-social behaviour20
Public order10
Shoplifting9
Burglary6

school Local Schools

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Rawtenstall Cribden House Community Special School

Outstanding90 pupils0.2 km
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All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy

Good490 pupils0.5 km
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St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall

Good208 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden

Outstanding142 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary's CofE Primary School Rawtenstall

Good191 pupils0.9 km
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Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School

Requires Improvement184 pupils1.1 km
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Hillside Nursery School

Good58 pupils1.1 km
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Tor View School

Outstanding221 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Manchester Road Methodist Church0.2 km
  • Ninja Coffee Company Ltd0.5 km
  • Buffer Stops0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • La Latte Lounge1.0 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Shepherd's Inn0.3 km
  • Whitchaff Inn0.9 km
  • Blind Tiger0.9 km
  • Tiki Tiger0.9 km
  • Casked Ale House & Ginporium0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Rio's Pizza0.9 km
  • Bread Shed0.9 km
  • The Cafe Coach0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Freddy's Chicken0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • TK Maxx0.4 km
  • Shell West End Garage0.7 km
  • Thoroughbreads0.9 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Marks And Spencer PLC0.4 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Home Bargains0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Accrington7.4 km
  • Church & Oswaldtwistle8.1 km
  • Huncoat8.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Haslingden Rd0.2 km
  • Union Road0.2 km
  • Mount Street0.2 km
  • Union Road0.2 km
  • Mount Street0.3 km