Postcode Analysis Rossendale, North West

NORFOLK DRIVE, BB4 4AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORFOLK DRIVE, BB4 4AY.

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Population

275

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 43,600 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BB4 4AY 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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7/10
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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

BB4 4AY has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

BB4 4AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Norfolk Drive, 0.2km from Gregory Fold in Haslingden. Administratively it sits within Helmshore ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BB4 4AY is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £217k.

Census 2021 statistics for BB4 4AY are sourced from Output Area E00128806 (shared with 11 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 4AY. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.2%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 217,000

1 sales · Mean £ 217,000

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

BB4 4AY has low crime rates — 25 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 offences40
Anti-social behaviour33
Other theft7
Public order6
Burglary5

school Local Schools

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St Veronica's Roman Catholic Primary School, Helmshore

Outstanding164 pupils0.2 km
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Helmshore Primary School

Outstanding413 pupils0.3 km
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Haslingden High School and Sixth Form

Good1583 pupils0.5 km
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Haslingden Broadway Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils0.7 km
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Tor View School

Outstanding221 pupils1.1 km
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Haslingden Primary School

Good401 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Rossendale Golf Club Limited0.9 km
  • The Cotton House Hotel0.6 km
  • Costa (Inside Tesco)0.9 km
  • The Refectory0.3 km
  • Ninja Coffee The Adrenaline Centre0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Cocoa Boutique Ltd0.7 km
  • Megg Makes0.4 km
  • Premier Helmshore0.0 km
  • Sweet Sensations0.6 km
  • Neary's0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Station Hotel0.3 km
  • Sunnybank Social Club0.6 km
  • The Robin Hood Inn0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Rabs Fish And Chips0.0 km
  • Relish0.5 km
  • Flaxmoss Chippy0.5 km
  • YO! To Go Haslingden0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Entwistle6.9 km
  • Accrington7.5 km
  • Church & Oswaldtwistle7.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Gregory Fold0.1 km
  • Post Office0.1 km
  • Gregory Fold0.1 km
  • Gregory Fold0.1 km
  • Lancaster Avenue0.2 km