Postcode Analysis Rossendale, North West

RUSHBED DRIVE, BB4 8NQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUSHBED DRIVE, BB4 8NQ.

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 8NQ 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

A sought-after, premium postcode. BB4 8NQ's low deprivation rank, 96% ownership, and £320k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £320k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

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

For serious buyers, BB4 8NQ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £320k, down 0.6% year-on-year. 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 8NQ 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 8NQ. 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

Detached

£ 316,000

14 sales · Mean £ 302,642

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

BB4 8NQ has low crime rates — 13 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 behaviour11
Violence and sexual offences10
Criminal damage and arson5
Burglary4
Public order3

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 pupils1.2 km
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Alder Grange School

Good846 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • It's Alive0.7 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

  • Accrington6.7 km
  • Huncoat7.1 km
  • Hapton7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Reeds Close0.2 km
  • Hollin Way0.2 km
  • Spring Side0.3 km
  • Crawshaw Hall0.3 km
  • Spring Side0.3 km