Postcode Analysis Rossendale, North West

SHORT CLOUGH LANE, BB4 8LX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHORT CLOUGH LANE, BB4 8LX.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

425

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BB4 8LX 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.

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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

BB4 8LX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £192k, 96% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

BB4 8LX is a sought-after residential area on Short Clough Lane, 0.1km from Rush Bed in Rawtenstall. Administratively it sits within Cribden ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BB4, BB4 8LX offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 96% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £192k. 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 8LX are sourced from Output Area E00128683 (shared with 19 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 8LX. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.3%
Asian / British Asian7.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 215,000

3 sales · Mean £ 200,000

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

BB4 8LX has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour14
Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson6
Burglary4
Public order4

school Local Schools

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Crawshawbooth Primary School

Good301 pupils0.8 km
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Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Good279 pupils1.3 km
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Alder Grange School

Good846 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • It's Alive0.6 km
  • Riley's Butchers0.8 km
  • Rossendale Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Village Premier0.6 km
  • Fruit N Veg Place0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • The Corner0.7 km
  • Crawshawbooth Community Centre0.7 km
  • Crawshawbooth Methodist Church0.4 km
  • Julie's Sandwich Shop0.5 km
  • Lizzies Bar0.6 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Kays Food Ltd0.6 km
  • Fry's Fish And Chips0.5 km
  • KB's0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Black Dog0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Accrington6.6 km
  • Huncoat7.0 km
  • Hapton7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Hollin Way0.1 km
  • Reeds Close0.2 km
  • Crawshaw Hall0.2 km
  • Spring Side0.2 km
  • Spring Side0.2 km