BB4 8NH is a safe, established residential area on Cross Street, 0.2km from Rake Foot in Rawtenstall. Administratively it sits within Goodshaw ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.
For families considering a move, BB4 8NH represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £123k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for BB4 8NH are sourced from Output Area E00128721 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROSS STREET, BB4 8NH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROSS STREET, BB4 8NH.
282
42
£ 46,200 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 63% owner-occupation and average age 42, BB4 8NH has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £123k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB4 8NH. The average age is 42.0. 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
£ 123,500
1 sales · Mean £ 123,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BB4 8NH has low crime rates — 38 incidents 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
Crawshawbooth Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- The Indian Harvest0.2 km
- The Corner0.2 km
- Crawshawbooth Community Centre0.2 km
- Crawshawbooth Methodist Church0.1 km
- Julie's Sandwich Shop0.1 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Fry's Fish And Chips0.1 km
- KB's0.1 km
- Kays Food Ltd0.1 km
- Fenners Bakes0.8 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- It's Alive0.2 km
- Riley's Butchers0.3 km
- Rossendale Convenience Store0.1 km
- Village Premier0.1 km
- Fruit N Veg Place0.1 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Black Dog0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Accrington6.4 km
- Huncoat6.7 km
- Hapton6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Black Dog0.0 km
- Black Dog0.1 km
- Adelaide Street0.2 km
- Adelaide Street0.2 km
- Crawshaw Hall0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BB48NH · Data under Open Government Licence