BB4 8JP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Prospect Hill, 0.4km from Alder Grange in Rawtenstall. Administratively it sits within Cribden ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.
Day-to-day life in BB4 8JP has the character of a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 15.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BB4 8JP are sourced from Output Area E00128682 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PROSPECT HILL, BB4 8JP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PROSPECT HILL, BB4 8JP.
236
42
£ 38,400 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB4 8JP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 52% owner-occupation and average age 42, BB4 8JP has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £120k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 15.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB4 8JP. The average age is 42.5. 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
£ 79,000
16 sales · Mean £ 93,809
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BB4 8JP has low crime rates — 49 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
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
27 nearby- Bank Street News0.4 km
- Sweeties0.4 km
- Market Fresh Fruit & Veg0.6 km
- The Crust0.5 km
- J & K Food And Booze0.4 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Nila0.6 km
- St Mary's Chambers0.7 km
- Ninja Coffee Company Ltd0.6 km
- St James The Less Parish Centre Luncheon Club0.4 km
- The Stinky Chef Ltd0.5 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Home Bargains1.0 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.2 km
- Lidl Supermarket0.6 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Pizza Box0.5 km
- Old Man Greenwoods0.5 km
- Xeenaz Kebab And Pizza0.8 km
- Incabab0.5 km
- Bread Shed0.8 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Shepherd's Inn1.0 km
- Casked Ale House & Ginporium0.6 km
- Boho0.4 km
- Hop0.3 km
- Northern Whisper Brewing Co. Ltd0.5 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Accrington7.5 km
- Huncoat8.3 km
- Church & Oswaldtwistle8.4 km
Bus Stops
- Holland Avenue0.1 km
- Rockcliffe Street0.1 km
- Prospect Road0.2 km
- Kingfisher0.2 km
- Market0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BB48JP · Data under Open Government Licence