BB4 8SR is a mixed residential area on Barritt Road, 0.2km from Oakley in Rawtenstall. Administratively it sits within Longholme ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £205k, up 61.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BB4 8SR are sourced from Output Area E00128836 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARRITT ROAD, BB4 8SR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARRITT ROAD, BB4 8SR.
369
42
£ 38,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB4 8SR 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 65% owner-occupation and average age 42, BB4 8SR has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 61.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB4 8SR. 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
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 190,000
17 sales · Mean £ 203,170
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BB4 8SR is moderate at 61 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
St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall
St Mary's CofE Primary School Rawtenstall
Rawtenstall Cribden House Community Special School
Alder Grange School
Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School
All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- B & M Retail Ltd0.6 km
- Bargain World0.6 km
- Chicken Coop0.8 km
- Greggs Plc0.6 km
- M Harrison Butcher0.5 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Blossom0.5 km
- LA TURKA BAR & BISTRO0.6 km
- Nila0.5 km
- St Mary's Chambers0.3 km
- Casa Tapas0.9 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Home Bargains0.5 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Lidl Supermarket0.5 km
- Marks And Spencer PLC0.5 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Pizza Box0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Freddy's Chicken0.5 km
- Rehmans0.7 km
- Spicemaster0.6 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Blind Tiger0.5 km
- Tiki Tiger0.5 km
- White Lion0.6 km
- Shepherd's Inn0.5 km
- Boho0.6 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Accrington7.6 km
- Church & Oswaldtwistle8.4 km
- Huncoat8.5 km
Bus Stops
- Barritt Road0.1 km
- Haworth Avenue0.1 km
- Spring Bank Fm0.1 km
- Hargreaves Drive0.1 km
- Hargreaves Drive0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BB48SR · Data under Open Government Licence