BB4 8LD is a sought-after residential area on Fairview, 0.3km from Reeds Holme in Rawtenstall. Administratively it sits within Cribden ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.
For serious buyers, BB4 8LD is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 88% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £177k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 8LD are sourced from Output Area E00128690 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FAIRVIEW, BB4 8LD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRVIEW, BB4 8LD.
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41
£ 46,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB4 8LD 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BB4 8LD combines high owner-occupation (88%), strong property values (£177k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £177k 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 8LD. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 177,099
1 sales · Mean £ 177,099
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BB4 8LD has low crime rates — 17 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
Crawshawbooth Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Gate Of India1.0 km
- Alder Grange Community & Technology School (Kitchen)0.8 km
- Bumba's Grill1.0 km
- St James The Less Parish Centre Luncheon Club0.6 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Spar Stores1.0 km
- J & K Food And Booze0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Heng Ju1.0 km
- Spicemaster1.0 km
- Subway Rossendale1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- White Lion1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Accrington6.7 km
- Huncoat7.4 km
- Hapton7.7 km
Bus Stops
- Thorn Street0.1 km
- Thorn Street0.1 km
- Lime Tree Grove0.2 km
- Lime Tree Grove0.3 km
- Spring Side0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BB48LD · Data under Open Government Licence