BB4 7SU is a safe, established residential area on Newchurch Road, 0.2km from Lower Cloughfold in Rawtenstall. Administratively it sits within Hareholme ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BB4, BB4 7SU offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £409k.
Census 2021 statistics for BB4 7SU are sourced from Output Area E00128776 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEWCHURCH ROAD, BB4 7SU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWCHURCH ROAD, BB4 7SU.
339
44
£ 38,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB4 7SU 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BB4 7SU spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. £409k 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 7SU. 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
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 345,000
9 sales · Mean £ 343,500
Detached
£ 392,500
6 sales · Mean £ 383,333
Terraced
£ 161,250
1 sales · Mean £ 161,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BB4 7SU has low crime rates — 29 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
Staghills Nursery School
St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Newchurch
Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School
St Anne's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- B & M Retail Ltd0.9 km
- Bargain World0.7 km
- Chicken Coop0.6 km
- Greggs Plc0.8 km
- M Harrison Butcher0.9 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Blossom0.9 km
- LA TURKA BAR & BISTRO0.8 km
- Asda Cafe (Compass Group (Eurest))0.9 km
- A'Vucciria0.9 km
- Jacksons Bar0.7 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Casked Ale House & Ginporium1.0 km
- Boho0.7 km
- Hop0.8 km
- Northern Whisper Brewing Co. Ltd0.6 km
- Rawtenstall Conservative Club0.7 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Incabab0.6 km
- Burgerville1.0 km
- Crumb0.6 km
- Fresh0.7 km
- In The Bag0.6 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl Supermarket0.9 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Accrington8.5 km
- Huncoat9.1 km
- Hapton9.3 km
Bus Stops
- Marl Pits0.0 km
- Marl Pits0.1 km
- Lever Street0.3 km
- Rosevale Street0.3 km
- Red Lion0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BB47SU · Data under Open Government Licence