Postcode Analysis Rossendale, North West

BARNES AVENUE, BB4 8ST House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARNES AVENUE, BB4 8ST.

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

343

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BB4 8ST falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BB4 8ST's 69% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 39.6% year-on-year.

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

BB4 8ST is a safe, established residential area on Barnes Avenue, 0.3km from Oakley in Rawtenstall. Administratively it sits within Longholme ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £236k, down 39.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BB4 8ST are sourced from Output Area E00128837 (shared with 3 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 8ST. The average age is 39.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.9%
Asian / British Asian18.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 216,000

16 sales · Mean £ 210,353

Terraced

£ 175,000

1 sales · Mean £ 175,000

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

BB4 8ST has low crime rates — 42 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences45
Anti-social behaviour17
Other theft17
Shoplifting13
Burglary11

school Local Schools

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St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall

Good208 pupils0.3 km
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St Mary's CofE Primary School Rawtenstall

Good191 pupils0.3 km
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Rawtenstall Cribden House Community Special School

Outstanding90 pupils0.7 km
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Alder Grange School

Good846 pupils0.9 km
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Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Good279 pupils0.9 km
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All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy

Good490 pupils1.0 km
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Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School

Requires Improvement184 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden

Outstanding142 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Blossom0.5 km
  • LA TURKA BAR & BISTRO0.6 km
  • Nila0.5 km
  • St Mary's Chambers0.3 km
  • Casa Tapas1.0 km
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.6 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.5 km
  • Lidl Supermarket0.5 km
  • Marks And Spencer PLC0.6 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Pizza Box0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Freddy's Chicken0.5 km
  • Rehmans0.8 km
  • Spicemaster0.6 km
  • + 17 more
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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

  • Accrington7.5 km
  • Church & Oswaldtwistle8.3 km
  • Huncoat8.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Spring Bank Fm0.0 km
  • Hargreaves Drive0.1 km
  • Hargreaves Drive0.1 km
  • Barritt Road0.1 km
  • Barnes Avenue0.1 km