BB4 6JE is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Wood Top in Rawtenstall. Administratively it sits within Longholme ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.
For families considering a move, BB4 6JE represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BB4 6JE are sourced from Output Area E00128847 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BB4 6JE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BB4 6JE.
267
46
£ 46,300 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB4 6JE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BB4 6JE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB4 6JE. The average age is 45.9. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BB4 6JE has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School
All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
Rawtenstall Cribden House Community Special School
Tor View School
Haslingden Broadway Primary School
Haslingden High School and Sixth Form
St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Manchester Road Methodist Church0.7 km
- Buffer Stops0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- The Fire Pit0.9 km
- Garage Cafe0.8 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Shepherd's Inn0.7 km
- Haslingden Cricket Club0.8 km
- Whitchaff Inn0.2 km
- The Woolpack0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Rio's Pizza0.7 km
- Bread Shed1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Rehmans0.7 km
- The Cafe Coach0.9 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- TK Maxx0.6 km
- Shell West End Garage0.9 km
- Thoroughbreads0.7 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks And Spencer PLC0.6 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Home Bargains0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Accrington8.1 km
- Entwistle8.5 km
- Church & Oswaldtwistle8.8 km
Bus Stops
- East Lancs Railway0.1 km
- Lower Clowes Rd0.1 km
- Whitchaff Inn0.2 km
- Whitchaff Inn0.2 km
- Wood Top0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BB46JE · Data under Open Government Licence