Postcode Analysis Rossendale, North West

CRABTREE BUILDINGS, BB4 6ET House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRABTREE BUILDINGS, BB4 6ET.

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Population

270

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 46,300 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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7/10
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6/10
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7/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British91.5%
Asian / British Asian5.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

43%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

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.

Violence and sexual offences65
Shoplifting54
Anti-social behaviour43
Other theft21
Criminal damage and arson17

school Local Schools

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Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School

Requires Improvement184 pupils0.3 km
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Rawtenstall Cribden House Community Special School

Outstanding90 pupils0.7 km
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All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy

Good490 pupils0.9 km
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St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall

Good208 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's CofE Primary School Rawtenstall

Good191 pupils1.0 km
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Tor View School

Outstanding221 pupils1.3 km
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Alder Grange School

Good846 pupils1.5 km
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Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Good279 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
local_bar

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
fastfood

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
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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