BB4 8EG is a safe, established residential area on Bank Street, 0.5km from Alder Grange in Rawtenstall. Administratively it sits within Hareholme ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BB4 8EG offers 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 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £220k.
Census 2021 statistics for BB4 8EG are sourced from Output Area E00128778 (shared with 282 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BANK STREET, BB4 8EG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BANK STREET, BB4 8EG.
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
BB4 8EG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 44% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 8EG. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 180,000
2 sales · Mean £ 180,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BB4 8EG is moderate at 52 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
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
29 nearby- B & M Retail Ltd0.4 km
- Bargain World0.2 km
- Chicken Coop0.2 km
- Greggs Plc0.1 km
- M Harrison Butcher0.4 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Blossom0.4 km
- LA TURKA BAR & BISTRO0.0 km
- Gate Of India0.3 km
- McDonald's0.7 km
- Alder Grange Community & Technology School (Kitchen)0.5 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Casked Ale House & Ginporium0.4 km
- Boho0.1 km
- Hop0.0 km
- Northern Whisper Brewing Co. Ltd0.2 km
- Rawtenstall Conservative Club0.2 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Incabab0.2 km
- Bread Shed0.7 km
- Burgerville0.7 km
- Crumb0.2 km
- Fresh0.1 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl Supermarket0.4 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Home Bargains0.9 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Accrington7.8 km
- Huncoat8.6 km
- Church & Oswaldtwistle8.7 km
Bus Stops
- Bank Street0.0 km
- Bank St0.0 km
- Crankshaw Street0.1 km
- Market0.1 km
- Kingfisher0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BB48EG · Data under Open Government Licence