BB4 7SJ is a safe, established residential area on Heritage Drive, 0.1km from Spring Side in Rawtenstall. Administratively it sits within Hareholme ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.
Census 2021 statistics for BB4 7SJ are sourced from Output Area E00128776 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HERITAGE DRIVE, BB4 7SJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HERITAGE DRIVE, BB4 7SJ.
339
44
£ 38,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB4 7SJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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
No single demographic signal dominates BB4 7SJ — age 44, 90% ownership, 4% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB4 7SJ. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 300,000
1 sales · Mean £ 300,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BB4 7SJ has low crime rates — 26 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
Alder Grange School
Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School
St Mary's CofE Primary School Rawtenstall
St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall
Staghills Nursery School
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Newchurch
Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School
Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- B & M Retail Ltd0.8 km
- Bargain World0.6 km
- Chicken Coop0.5 km
- Greggs Plc0.7 km
- M Harrison Butcher0.8 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Blossom0.8 km
- LA TURKA BAR & BISTRO0.6 km
- Gate Of India0.9 km
- Alder Grange Community & Technology School (Kitchen)0.9 km
- Asda Cafe (Compass Group (Eurest))0.8 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Casked Ale House & Ginporium0.9 km
- Boho0.6 km
- Hop0.7 km
- Northern Whisper Brewing Co. Ltd0.5 km
- Rawtenstall Conservative Club0.6 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Incabab0.5 km
- Burgerville0.9 km
- Crumb0.5 km
- Fresh0.6 km
- Heng Ju0.9 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl Supermarket0.8 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Accrington8.4 km
- Huncoat9.0 km
- Hapton9.1 km
Bus Stops
- Marl Pits0.1 km
- Marl Pits0.1 km
- Grange Road0.2 km
- Grange Road0.3 km
- Rosevale Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BB47SJ · Data under Open Government Licence