BB4 7BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Tenterfield Street, 0.2km from Waterfoot in Rawtenstall. Administratively it sits within Whitewell ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £122k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 120.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BB4 7BA are sourced from Output Area E00128880 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TENTERFIELD STREET, BB4 7BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TENTERFIELD STREET, BB4 7BA.
368
41
£ 36,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB4 7BA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 60% owner-occupation and average age 41, BB4 7BA has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £122k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 120.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB4 7BA. The average age is 41.0. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 100,250
6 sales · Mean £ 120,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BB4 7BA is moderate at 53 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.
school Local Schools
Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School
Waterfoot Primary School
Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School
Staghills Nursery School
The Valley Leadership Academy
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Newchurch
St Anne's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Emily's Delicatessen0.2 km
- Jo's Butty Shop0.2 km
- Lords Of Rossendale0.7 km
- M & N's Convenience Store0.2 km
- Mr John Jacques0.8 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op Late Shop0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Choice0.2 km
- Kiran Takeaway Ltd0.8 km
- A & D Great Quality Food0.2 km
- Jojo's0.2 km
- Hong Kong0.2 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Joliies Pub Ltd0.2 km
- Rawtenstall Cricket Club0.2 km
- Palatine Club0.4 km
- The Boars Head0.5 km
- Newchurch & Dist.Conservative0.2 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- The Old Library Waterfoot CIC0.2 km
- Cowpe Sunday School0.7 km
- Frankie May's Cafe0.2 km
- The New Millenium Theatre0.2 km
- Bacup And Rawtenstall Grammar School0.2 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walsden9.6 km
- Todmorden10.2 km
- Burnley Manchester Road10.2 km
Bus Stops
- Bacup & Rossendale Grammar School0.1 km
- Townsend Street0.2 km
- Royal Hotel0.2 km
- Jolly Sailor0.2 km
- Turning Circle0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BB47BA · Data under Open Government Licence