BB4 7QN is a mixed residential area on Bank Street, 0.5km from Fallbarn in Rawtenstall. Administratively it sits within Hareholme ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for BB4 7QN are sourced from Output Area E00128778 (shared with 282 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BANK STREET, BB4 7QN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BANK STREET, BB4 7QN.
248
37
£ 38,400 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BB4 7QN — age 37, 44% ownership, 53% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB4 7QN. The average age is 37.5. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BB4 7QN is moderate at 66 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
Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Alder Grange School
Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School
Rawtenstall Cribden House Community Special School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- B & M Retail Ltd0.4 km
- Bargain World0.1 km
- Chicken Coop0.2 km
- Greggs Plc0.1 km
- M Harrison Butcher0.3 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Blossom0.3 km
- LA TURKA BAR & BISTRO0.0 km
- Gate Of India0.4 km
- McDonald's0.7 km
- Alder Grange Community & Technology School (Kitchen)0.6 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Casked Ale House & Ginporium0.4 km
- Boho0.0 km
- Hop0.1 km
- Northern Whisper Brewing Co. Ltd0.2 km
- Rawtenstall Conservative Club0.1 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Incabab0.2 km
- Bread Shed0.6 km
- Burgerville0.6 km
- Crumb0.2 km
- Fresh0.0 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl Supermarket0.3 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Home Bargains0.9 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Accrington7.9 km
- Huncoat8.7 km
- Church & Oswaldtwistle8.8 km
Bus Stops
- Bank Street0.1 km
- Bank St0.1 km
- Bank Street0.1 km
- Crankshaw Street0.1 km
- Asda0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BB47QN · Data under Open Government Licence