Postcode Analysis Rossendale, North West

PROSPECT HILL, BB4 8JP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PROSPECT HILL, BB4 8JP.

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Population

236

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BB4 8JP 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.

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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 52% owner-occupation and average age 42, BB4 8JP has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £120k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 15.9% year-on-year.

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

BB4 8JP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Prospect Hill, 0.4km from Alder Grange in Rawtenstall. Administratively it sits within Cribden ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.

Day-to-day life in BB4 8JP has the character of a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 15.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BB4 8JP are sourced from Output Area E00128682 (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 8JP. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.4%
Asian / British Asian13.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 79,000

16 sales · Mean £ 93,809

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

BB4 8JP has low crime rates — 49 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.

Violence and sexual offences62
Anti-social behaviour43
Criminal damage and arson17
Public order16
Shoplifting15

school Local Schools

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St Mary's CofE Primary School Rawtenstall

Good191 pupils0.2 km
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St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall

Good208 pupils0.2 km
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Alder Grange School

Good846 pupils0.4 km
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Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Good279 pupils0.4 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 pupils1.4 km
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All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy

Good490 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Bank Street News0.4 km
  • Sweeties0.4 km
  • Market Fresh Fruit & Veg0.6 km
  • The Crust0.5 km
  • J & K Food And Booze0.4 km
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

31 nearby
  • Nila0.6 km
  • St Mary's Chambers0.7 km
  • Ninja Coffee Company Ltd0.6 km
  • St James The Less Parish Centre Luncheon Club0.4 km
  • The Stinky Chef Ltd0.5 km
  • + 26 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Home Bargains1.0 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.2 km
  • Lidl Supermarket0.6 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Pizza Box0.5 km
  • Old Man Greenwoods0.5 km
  • Xeenaz Kebab And Pizza0.8 km
  • Incabab0.5 km
  • Bread Shed0.8 km
  • + 16 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Shepherd's Inn1.0 km
  • Casked Ale House & Ginporium0.6 km
  • Boho0.4 km
  • Hop0.3 km
  • Northern Whisper Brewing Co. Ltd0.5 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Accrington7.5 km
  • Huncoat8.3 km
  • Church & Oswaldtwistle8.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Holland Avenue0.1 km
  • Rockcliffe Street0.1 km
  • Prospect Road0.2 km
  • Kingfisher0.2 km
  • Market0.2 km