Postcode Analysis Rossendale, North West

MAJOR STREET, BB4 8NY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAJOR STREET, BB4 8NY.

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Population

282

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
workEmployment
9/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

BB4 8NY is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

BB4 8NY is a safe, established residential area on Major Street, 0.2km from Crawshaw Booth in Rawtenstall. Administratively it sits within Goodshaw ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.

For families considering a move, BB4 8NY represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £93k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for BB4 8NY are sourced from Output Area E00128721 (shared with 13 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 8NY. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.8%
Asian / British Asian6.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 93,750

2 sales · Mean £ 93,750

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

Crime around BB4 8NY is moderate at 50 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 behaviour32
Violence and sexual offences25
Public order7
Burglary6
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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Crawshawbooth Primary School

Good301 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • The Indian Harvest0.1 km
  • The Corner0.1 km
  • Crawshawbooth Community Centre0.1 km
  • Crawshawbooth Methodist Church0.1 km
  • Julie's Sandwich Shop0.1 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Fry's Fish And Chips0.1 km
  • KB's0.2 km
  • Kays Food Ltd0.1 km
  • Fenners Bakes0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

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

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Black Dog0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Accrington6.4 km
  • Huncoat6.7 km
  • Hapton6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Black Dog0.1 km
  • Adelaide Street0.1 km
  • Black Dog0.1 km
  • Adelaide Street0.1 km
  • Crawshaw Hall0.4 km