BB4 8HP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Alexandria Street, 0.4km from Laund in Rawtenstall. Administratively it sits within Cribden ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.
For families considering a move, BB4 8HP represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 1.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BB4 8HP are sourced from Output Area E00128687 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALEXANDRIA STREET, BB4 8HP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALEXANDRIA STREET, BB4 8HP.
252
35
£ 38,400 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB4 8HP represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BB4 8HP's 64% ownership and 35-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB4 8HP. 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
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 149,000
22 sales · Mean £ 141,977
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BB4 8HP has low crime rates — 42 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.
school Local Schools
Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Alder Grange School
St Mary's CofE Primary School Rawtenstall
St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall
Rawtenstall Cribden House Community Special School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Bank Street News0.7 km
- Sweeties0.7 km
- Market Fresh Fruit & Veg0.9 km
- The Crust0.7 km
- J & K Food And Booze0.1 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Nila0.9 km
- St Mary's Chambers0.9 km
- Ninja Coffee Company Ltd0.7 km
- St James The Less Parish Centre Luncheon Club0.1 km
- The Stinky Chef Ltd0.8 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Pizza Box0.7 km
- Old Man Greenwoods0.8 km
- Incabab0.7 km
- Crumb0.7 km
- Fresh0.7 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Lidl Supermarket0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Casked Ale House & Ginporium0.9 km
- Boho0.7 km
- Hop0.6 km
- Northern Whisper Brewing Co. Ltd0.7 km
- Rawtenstall Conservative Club0.8 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Accrington7.3 km
- Huncoat8.0 km
- Church & Oswaldtwistle8.2 km
Bus Stops
- Hollin Lane0.1 km
- Holland Avenue0.1 km
- Prospect Road0.1 km
- Hollin Lane0.2 km
- Holland Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BB48HP · Data under Open Government Licence