BB4 6ET is a mixed residential area on Crabtree Buildings, 0.1km from New Hall Hey in Rawtenstall. Administratively it sits within Longholme ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.
For families considering a move, BB4 6ET represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £131k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for BB4 6ET are sourced from Output Area E00128835 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRABTREE BUILDINGS, BB4 6ET House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRABTREE BUILDINGS, BB4 6ET.
270
47
£ 46,300 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BB4 6ET is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB4 6ET. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 131,500
2 sales · Mean £ 131,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BB4 6ET is moderate at 77 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School
Rawtenstall Cribden House Community Special School
All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall
St Mary's CofE Primary School Rawtenstall
Tor View School
Alder Grange School
Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- B & M Retail Ltd0.7 km
- Bargain World1.0 km
- Greggs Plc1.0 km
- M Harrison Butcher0.7 km
- Mooreys Health Store1.0 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Blossom0.7 km
- North Street Restaurant1.0 km
- The Chocolate Cafe1.0 km
- McDonald's0.5 km
- Manchester Road Methodist Church0.6 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Blind Tiger0.6 km
- Tiki Tiger0.6 km
- Casked Ale House & Ginporium0.6 km
- Shepherd's Inn0.5 km
- Rawtenstall Conservative Club1.0 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Freddy's Chicken0.6 km
- Rehmans0.2 km
- Old Man Greenwoods0.8 km
- Rio's Pizza0.2 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl Supermarket0.7 km
- Marks And Spencer PLC0.4 km
- Home Bargains0.3 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Accrington8.2 km
- Church & Oswaldtwistle8.9 km
- Entwistle9.1 km
Bus Stops
- Andrew Avenue0.0 km
- Andrew Avenue0.1 km
- Cherry Cres Hall0.1 km
- Cherry Cres Hall0.1 km
- Lavender Hill0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BB46ET · Data under Open Government Licence