Postcode Analysis Rossendale, North West

BACK LANE, BB4 7QZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BACK LANE, BB4 7QZ.

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Population

248

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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5/10
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9/10
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5/10
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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

BB4 7QZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 44% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (37) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

BB4 7QZ is a mixed residential area on Back Lane, 0.5km from Alder Grange in Rawtenstall. Administratively it sits within Hareholme ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BB4 7QZ offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £102k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for BB4 7QZ are sourced from Output Area E00128778 (shared with 282 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 7QZ. The average age is 37.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.5%
Asian / British Asian21.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 102,500

2 sales · Mean £ 102,500

Flat

£ 102,000

1 sales · Mean £ 102,000

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

Crime around BB4 7QZ is moderate at 61 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 behaviour89
Violence and sexual offences81
Shoplifting30
Other theft26
Public order21

school Local Schools

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St Mary's CofE Primary School Rawtenstall

Good191 pupils0.3 km
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St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall

Good208 pupils0.4 km
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Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Good279 pupils0.5 km
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Alder Grange School

Good846 pupils0.5 km
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Rawtenstall Cribden House Community Special School

Outstanding90 pupils1.2 km
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Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School

Requires Improvement184 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.4 km
  • Bargain World0.1 km
  • Chicken Coop0.2 km
  • Greggs Plc0.1 km
  • M Harrison Butcher0.4 km
  • + 25 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

33 nearby
  • Blossom0.4 km
  • LA TURKA BAR & BISTRO0.0 km
  • Gate Of India0.3 km
  • McDonald's0.7 km
  • Alder Grange Community & Technology School (Kitchen)0.5 km
  • + 28 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Casked Ale House & Ginporium0.5 km
  • Boho0.1 km
  • Hop0.0 km
  • Northern Whisper Brewing Co. Ltd0.2 km
  • Rawtenstall Conservative Club0.2 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Incabab0.2 km
  • Bread Shed0.7 km
  • Burgerville0.7 km
  • Crumb0.2 km
  • Fresh0.1 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl Supermarket0.4 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Home Bargains0.9 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Accrington7.9 km
  • Huncoat8.6 km
  • Church & Oswaldtwistle8.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Bank St0.0 km
  • Bank Street0.0 km
  • Crankshaw Street0.1 km
  • Bank Street0.1 km
  • Market0.2 km