BB4 8JX is a sought-after residential area on Abbots Close, 0.2km from Constable Lee in Rawtenstall. Administratively it sits within Cribden ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.
For serious buyers, BB4 8JX is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 95% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £239k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for BB4 8JX are sourced from Output Area E00128692 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ABBOTS CLOSE, BB4 8JX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBOTS CLOSE, BB4 8JX.
331
46
£ 46,200 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB4 8JX 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BB4 8JX combines high owner-occupation (95%), strong property values (£239k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £239k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB4 8JX. The average age is 45.8. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 192,500
3 sales · Mean £ 210,816
Detached
£ 210,000
1 sales · Mean £ 210,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BB4 8JX has low crime rates — 31 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
Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Alder Grange School
St Mary's CofE Primary School Rawtenstall
St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Bank Street News0.7 km
- Sweeties0.7 km
- The Crust0.7 km
- J & K Food And Booze0.3 km
- Bar Humbug0.7 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Pizza Box0.7 km
- Old Man Greenwoods1.0 km
- Incabab0.7 km
- Crumb0.7 km
- Fresh0.7 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- St James The Less Parish Centre Luncheon Club0.3 km
- The Stinky Chef Ltd1.0 km
- Gate Of India0.4 km
- Alder Grange Community & Technology School (Kitchen)0.2 km
- Asda Cafe (Compass Group (Eurest))0.7 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Stores Ltd0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Boho0.8 km
- Hop0.7 km
- Northern Whisper Brewing Co. Ltd0.7 km
- Rawtenstall Conservative Club0.9 km
- The Guzzling Pig1.0 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Accrington7.4 km
- Huncoat8.0 km
- Hapton8.2 km
Bus Stops
- Mitton Avenue0.1 km
- Mitton Avenue0.1 km
- Alder Grange CSS0.2 km
- Hollin Lane0.3 km
- Hollin Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BB48JX · Data under Open Government Licence