BB4 6EE is a safe, established residential area on Horncliffe Close, 0.3km from Townsend Fold in Rawtenstall. Administratively it sits within Longholme ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £255k.
Census 2021 statistics for BB4 6EE are sourced from Output Area E00128848 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HORNCLIFFE CLOSE, BB4 6EE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HORNCLIFFE CLOSE, BB4 6EE.
403
48
£ 46,300 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB4 6EE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BB4 6EE — age 48, 86% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £255k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB4 6EE. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 255,000
10 sales · Mean £ 265,050
Semi-Detached
£ 245,000
5 sales · Mean £ 230,300
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
BB4 6EE has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School
Tor View School
All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
Rawtenstall Cribden House Community Special School
Haslingden Broadway Primary School
Haslingden High School and Sixth Form
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Rio's Pizza0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Rehmans0.9 km
- Spelt0.9 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- TK Maxx0.9 km
- Thoroughbreads0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Garage Cafe0.9 km
- Bobhead Ltd0.8 km
- Riverside Health Club0.8 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks And Spencer PLC0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd1.0 km
- Home Bargains0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Haslingden Cricket Club0.9 km
- Whitchaff Inn0.3 km
- The Woolpack1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Accrington8.5 km
- Entwistle8.5 km
- Church & Oswaldtwistle9.1 km
Bus Stops
- Whitchaff Inn0.1 km
- Whitchaff Inn0.2 km
- Lower Clowes Rd0.3 km
- East Lancs Railway0.4 km
- Cherry Crescent0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BB46EE · Data under Open Government Licence