BB4 8EE is a mixed residential area located 0.4km from Oakley in Rawtenstall. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Longholme ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.
Day-to-day life in BB4 8EE has the character of a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for BB4 8EE are sourced from Output Area E00128831 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BB4 8EE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BB4 8EE.
358
40
£ 38,400 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB4 8EE 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
BB4 8EE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (40) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB4 8EE. The average age is 40.4. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BB4 8EE is moderate at 61 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 Cribden House Community Special School
Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School
All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- B & M Retail Ltd0.3 km
- Bargain World0.2 km
- Chicken Coop0.3 km
- Greggs Plc0.1 km
- M Harrison Butcher0.3 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Blossom0.3 km
- LA TURKA BAR & BISTRO0.2 km
- Gate Of India0.4 km
- McDonald's0.5 km
- Alder Grange Community & Technology School (Kitchen)0.6 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Casked Ale House & Ginporium0.3 km
- Boho0.2 km
- Hop0.1 km
- Northern Whisper Brewing Co. Ltd0.3 km
- Rawtenstall Conservative Club0.2 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Incabab0.3 km
- Bread Shed0.5 km
- Burgerville0.6 km
- Crumb0.3 km
- Fresh0.2 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl Supermarket0.3 km
- Marks And Spencer PLC0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Home Bargains0.8 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Accrington7.8 km
- Huncoat8.6 km
- Church & Oswaldtwistle8.7 km
Bus Stops
- Asda0.1 km
- Bank Street0.1 km
- Bank Street0.1 km
- Bank Street0.2 km
- Bank St0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BB48EE · Data under Open Government Licence