Postcode Analysis Rossendale, North West

BANKSIDE CLOSE, BB4 8FJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BANKSIDE CLOSE, BB4 8FJ.

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Population

263

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BB4 8FJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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6/10
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3/10
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1/10
workEmployment
4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

With 50% social renting, BB4 8FJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

home £237,500 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BB4 8FJ is a safe, established residential area on Bankside Close, 0.4km from Goodshaw Chapel in Rawtenstall. Administratively it sits within Goodshaw ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BB4 8FJ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £237k.

Census 2021 statistics for BB4 8FJ are sourced from Output Area E00128726 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB4 8FJ. The average age is 41.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Detached

£ 237,500

1 sales · Mean £ 237,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BB4 8FJ has low crime rates — 21 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.

Violence and sexual offences17
Anti-social behaviour12
Vehicle crime12
Other theft5
Public order4

school Local Schools

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Crawshawbooth Primary School

Good301 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Cpa Social Club1.0 km
  • Loveclough Working Mens Social Club0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • The Indian Harvest0.9 km
  • The Corner0.9 km
  • Crawshawbooth Community Centre0.9 km
  • Lizzies Bar1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • It's Alive1.0 km
  • Riley's Butchers0.8 km
  • Pleasant View Stores0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Fenners Bakes0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hapton5.8 km
  • Rose Grove5.9 km
  • Huncoat5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Goodshaw Avenue0.2 km
  • Greenfold Drive0.2 km
  • Goodshaw Avenue0.2 km
  • Goodshaw Fold Road0.2 km
  • Goodshaw Fold Road0.3 km