BB4 7JZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hareholme Lane, 0.1km from Hareholme in Rawtenstall. Administratively it sits within Hareholme ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BB4 7JZ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £211k, up 8.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BB4 7JZ are sourced from Output Area E00128772 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAREHOLME LANE, BB4 7JZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAREHOLME LANE, BB4 7JZ.
214
46
£ 36,800 /yr
41%
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 7JZ has a significant social housing presence — 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 8.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB4 7JZ. The average age is 46.5. 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
£ 140,000
11 sales · Mean £ 154,586
Semi-Detached
£ 242,000
2 sales · Mean £ 242,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BB4 7JZ has low crime rates — 42 incidents 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
Staghills Nursery School
Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Newchurch
St Anne's Church of England Primary School
Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School
Waterfoot Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Rossendale Sports Club0.8 km
- Red Lion0.5 km
- Newchurch & Dist.Conservative0.9 km
- Cloughfold Conservative Club0.2 km
- Palatine Club0.8 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Rowan's Butchers0.9 km
- Watts News0.9 km
- Mannings Bakers0.9 km
- Higher Cloughfold Off Licence0.8 km
- Rossendale Service Station0.8 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Connections Cafe0.9 km
- Horse & Bamboo0.8 km
- Las Tapas0.7 km
- Marl Pits Swimming Baths0.8 km
- Frankie May's Cafe0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Aroma0.9 km
- Indian Kitchen0.9 km
- Jasmine House0.5 km
- Lucky House0.7 km
- Ross Chippy0.8 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op Late Shop0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Accrington9.3 km
- Burnley Manchester Road9.8 km
- Huncoat9.9 km
Bus Stops
- Hareholme Lane0.1 km
- Hareholme Lane0.1 km
- Brow Edge0.3 km
- Brow Edge0.3 km
- Staghills Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BB47JZ · Data under Open Government Licence