Postcode Analysis Rossendale, North West

FOREST BANK, BB4 8NW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOREST BANK, BB4 8NW.

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

276

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BB4 8NW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

BB4 8NW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

BB4 8NW is a safe, established residential area on Forest Bank, 0.1km from Rake Foot in Rawtenstall. Administratively it sits within Goodshaw ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k.

Census 2021 statistics for BB4 8NW are sourced from Output Area E00128722 (shared with 10 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 8NW. The average age is 46.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 280,000

1 sales · Mean £ 280,000

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

BB4 8NW has low crime rates — 26 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 behaviour21
Violence and sexual offences21
Burglary7
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Crawshawbooth Primary School

Good301 pupils0.4 km
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Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Good279 pupils1.6 km
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Alder Grange School

Good846 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • It's Alive0.3 km
  • Riley's Butchers0.4 km
  • Rossendale Convenience Store0.2 km
  • Village Premier0.2 km
  • Fruit N Veg Place0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • The Corner0.3 km
  • Crawshawbooth Community Centre0.3 km
  • Crawshawbooth Methodist Church0.1 km
  • Julie's Sandwich Shop0.2 km
  • Lizzies Bar0.2 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Kays Food Ltd0.2 km
  • Fenners Bakes0.9 km
  • Fry's Fish And Chips0.2 km
  • KB's0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Black Dog0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Accrington6.5 km
  • Huncoat6.8 km
  • Hapton6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Black Dog0.2 km
  • Black Dog0.2 km
  • Adelaide Street0.3 km
  • Crawshaw Hall0.3 km
  • Adelaide Street0.3 km