Postcode Analysis Rossendale, North West

ALEXANDRIA STREET, BB4 8HP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALEXANDRIA STREET, BB4 8HP.

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Population

252

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BB4 8HP 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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2/10
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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BB4 8HP's 64% ownership and 35-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BB4 8HP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Alexandria Street, 0.4km from Laund in Rawtenstall. Administratively it sits within Cribden ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.

For families considering a move, BB4 8HP represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 1.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BB4 8HP are sourced from Output Area E00128687 (shared with 8 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 8HP. The average age is 35.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.2%
Asian / British Asian7.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 149,000

22 sales · Mean £ 141,977

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

BB4 8HP has low crime rates — 42 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 offences48
Anti-social behaviour31
Public order11
Criminal damage and arson11
Burglary7

school Local Schools

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Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Good279 pupils0.3 km
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Alder Grange School

Good846 pupils0.3 km
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St Mary's CofE Primary School Rawtenstall

Good191 pupils0.4 km
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St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall

Good208 pupils0.5 km
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Rawtenstall Cribden House Community Special School

Outstanding90 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Bank Street News0.7 km
  • Sweeties0.7 km
  • Market Fresh Fruit & Veg0.9 km
  • The Crust0.7 km
  • J & K Food And Booze0.1 km
  • + 22 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

27 nearby
  • Nila0.9 km
  • St Mary's Chambers0.9 km
  • Ninja Coffee Company Ltd0.7 km
  • St James The Less Parish Centre Luncheon Club0.1 km
  • The Stinky Chef Ltd0.8 km
  • + 22 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Pizza Box0.7 km
  • Old Man Greenwoods0.8 km
  • Incabab0.7 km
  • Crumb0.7 km
  • Fresh0.7 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.5 km
  • Lidl Supermarket0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Casked Ale House & Ginporium0.9 km
  • Boho0.7 km
  • Hop0.6 km
  • Northern Whisper Brewing Co. Ltd0.7 km
  • Rawtenstall Conservative Club0.8 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Accrington7.3 km
  • Huncoat8.0 km
  • Church & Oswaldtwistle8.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Hollin Lane0.1 km
  • Holland Avenue0.1 km
  • Prospect Road0.1 km
  • Hollin Lane0.2 km
  • Holland Avenue0.2 km