BB4 7NS is a mixed residential area on Cape Street, 0.1km from Rawtenstall in Rawtenstall. Administratively it sits within Longholme ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.
This is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £40k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for BB4 7NS are sourced from Output Area E00128842 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CAPE STREET, BB4 7NS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAPE STREET, BB4 7NS.
441
41
£ 38,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB4 7NS 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
BB4 7NS is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB4 7NS. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 40,000
1 sales · Mean £ 40,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BB4 7NS is moderate at 76 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mary's CofE Primary School Rawtenstall
St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall
Alder Grange School
Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School
Rawtenstall Cribden House Community Special School
All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- B & M Retail Ltd0.2 km
- Bargain World0.3 km
- Chicken Coop0.4 km
- Greggs Plc0.3 km
- M Harrison Butcher0.2 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Blossom0.2 km
- LA TURKA BAR & BISTRO0.4 km
- Gate Of India0.7 km
- McDonald's0.6 km
- Alder Grange Community & Technology School (Kitchen)0.9 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Casked Ale House & Ginporium0.3 km
- Boho0.3 km
- Hop0.4 km
- Northern Whisper Brewing Co. Ltd0.4 km
- Rawtenstall Conservative Club0.2 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Incabab0.4 km
- Bread Shed0.5 km
- Burgerville0.3 km
- Crumb0.4 km
- Fresh0.3 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl Supermarket0.2 km
- Marks And Spencer PLC0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Home Bargains0.8 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Accrington8.2 km
- Huncoat9.0 km
- Church & Oswaldtwistle9.0 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Cricket Ground0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BB47NS · Data under Open Government Licence