BB4 7LW is a mixed residential area on Heys Close, 0.2km from Cloughfold in Rawtenstall. Administratively it sits within Longholme ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £299k, up 22.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BB4 7LW are sourced from Output Area E00128781 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEYS CLOSE, BB4 7LW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEYS CLOSE, BB4 7LW.
347
40
£ 38,400 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB4 7LW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BB4 7LW's 70% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 22.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB4 7LW. The average age is 39.7. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 335,000
2 sales · Mean £ 335,000
Semi-Detached
£ 270,000
7 sales · Mean £ 257,070
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BB4 7LW is moderate at 55 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
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Xeenaz Kebab And Pizza0.9 km
- Kays Fish And Chips0.9 km
- Star Of India0.6 km
- Jasmine House0.6 km
- Lucky House0.6 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Rossendale Sports Club0.7 km
- Red Lion0.4 km
- Cloughfold Conservative Club0.1 km
- Palatine Club1.0 km
- The Boars Head0.9 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Higher Cloughfold Off Licence0.6 km
- Rossendale Service Station1.0 km
- Lords Of Rossendale0.7 km
- Mr John Jacques0.6 km
- Simply Local0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Marl Pits Swimming Baths0.7 km
- Horse & Bamboo1.0 km
- Las Tapas0.6 km
- Casa Tapas0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Accrington9.1 km
- Burnley Manchester Road9.7 km
- Huncoat9.7 km
Bus Stops
- Hareholme Lane0.2 km
- North Road0.2 km
- Hareholme Lane0.2 km
- Peel Street0.3 km
- Hareholme Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BB47LW · Data under Open Government Licence