BB4 7RG is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Spring Side in Rawtenstall. Administratively it sits within Hareholme ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for BB4 7RG are sourced from Output Area E00128770 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BB4 7RG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BB4 7RG.
327
45
£ 38,400 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BB4 7RG spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB4 7RG. The average age is 45.4. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BB4 7RG is moderate at 50 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
Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Alder Grange School
St Mary's CofE Primary School Rawtenstall
St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall
Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School
Rawtenstall Cribden House Community Special School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Bank Street News0.3 km
- Sweeties0.3 km
- Market Fresh Fruit & Veg0.5 km
- The Crust0.1 km
- J & K Food And Booze0.8 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Nila0.6 km
- St Mary's Chambers0.9 km
- St James The Less Parish Centre Luncheon Club0.8 km
- The Stinky Chef Ltd0.5 km
- Gate Of India0.5 km
- + 26 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Pizza Box0.1 km
- Old Man Greenwoods0.5 km
- Xeenaz Kebab And Pizza0.4 km
- Incabab0.1 km
- Bread Shed0.9 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Lidl Supermarket0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Rossendale Sports Club0.5 km
- Casked Ale House & Ginporium0.7 km
- Boho0.3 km
- Hop0.3 km
- Northern Whisper Brewing Co. Ltd0.1 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Accrington8.0 km
- Huncoat8.7 km
- Hapton8.9 km
Bus Stops
- Union Street0.1 km
- Grange Road0.1 km
- Union Street0.1 km
- Grange Road0.2 km
- Crankshaw Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BB47RG · Data under Open Government Licence