Postcode Analysis Rossendale, North West

GRESHAM STREET, BB4 9SR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRESHAM STREET, BB4 9SR.

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Population

278

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 36,800 /yr

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Employed

53%

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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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BB4 9SR's 71% ownership and 41-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.

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

BB4 9SR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gresham Street, 0.1km from Sissclough in Rawtenstall. Administratively it sits within Whitewell ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £89k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for BB4 9SR are sourced from Output Area E00128876 (shared with 15 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 9SR. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 110,000

3 sales · Mean £ 102,166

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

BB4 9SR has low crime rates — 44 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 offences75
Anti-social behaviour50
Criminal damage and arson16
Other theft11
Vehicle crime9

school Local Schools

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Waterfoot Primary School

Good316 pupils0.4 km
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Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School

Inadequate1291 pupils0.4 km
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The Valley Leadership Academy

Inadequate525 pupils0.5 km
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St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Newchurch

Outstanding152 pupils0.6 km
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St Anne's Church of England Primary School

Good185 pupils0.7 km
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Staghills Nursery School

Outstanding104 pupils0.7 km
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Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School

Good109 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Emily's Delicatessen0.7 km
  • Jo's Butty Shop0.7 km
  • Lords Of Rossendale1.0 km
  • M & N's Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Revive Mind/Body0.3 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Op Late Shop0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Choice0.7 km
  • Kiran Takeaway Ltd0.4 km
  • A & D Great Quality Food0.6 km
  • Big Papa's0.7 km
  • Phattys Ltd0.7 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • The Joliies Pub Ltd0.3 km
  • Newchurch & Dist.Conservative0.6 km
  • Waterfoot Social Club0.6 km
  • Ye Olde Boot & Shoe Inn0.4 km
  • Palatine Club0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Bacup And Rawtenstall Grammar School0.4 km
  • Frankie May's Cafe0.4 km
  • The New Millenium Theatre0.3 km
  • CoCo's0.1 km
  • Connections Cafe0.8 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Walsden9.4 km
  • Burnley Manchester Road9.8 km
  • Todmorden9.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Park Road0.2 km
  • Old Street0.2 km
  • Old Street0.2 km
  • Todd Carr Rd0.2 km
  • Masons Arms0.2 km