BB4 8ES is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Alder Grange in Rawtenstall. Administratively it sits within Cribden ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BB4 8ES offers many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Rossendale.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for BB4 8ES are sourced from Output Area E00128688 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BB4 8ES House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BB4 8ES.
341
35
£ 38,400 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB4 8ES falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BB4 8ES has a highly multicultural community character — 52% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 35 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB4 8ES. The average age is 35.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BB4 8ES is moderate at 64 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
St Mary's CofE Primary School Rawtenstall
St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall
Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Alder Grange School
Rawtenstall Cribden House Community Special School
Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Bank Street News0.3 km
- Sweeties0.3 km
- Market Fresh Fruit & Veg0.5 km
- The Crust0.3 km
- J & K Food And Booze0.5 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Nila0.5 km
- St Mary's Chambers0.7 km
- Ninja Coffee Company Ltd0.7 km
- St James The Less Parish Centre Luncheon Club0.5 km
- The Stinky Chef Ltd0.4 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Home Bargains1.0 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.1 km
- Lidl Supermarket0.5 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Pizza Box0.3 km
- Old Man Greenwoods0.4 km
- Xeenaz Kebab And Pizza0.7 km
- Incabab0.3 km
- Bread Shed0.8 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Rossendale Sports Club0.9 km
- Casked Ale House & Ginporium0.6 km
- Boho0.3 km
- Hop0.2 km
- Northern Whisper Brewing Co. Ltd0.3 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Accrington7.7 km
- Huncoat8.4 km
- Church & Oswaldtwistle8.5 km
Bus Stops
- Kingfisher0.0 km
- Market0.1 km
- Rockcliffe Street0.2 km
- Bank St0.2 km
- Bank Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BB48ES · Data under Open Government Licence