BB4 9DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Newchurch in Rawtenstall. Administratively it sits within Whitewell ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BB4 9DB is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for BB4 9DB are sourced from Output Area E00128879 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BB4 9DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BB4 9DB.
251
48
£ 36,800 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB4 9DB 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
With 38% social renting, BB4 9DB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 48-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB4 9DB. The average age is 47.8. 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 & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BB4 9DB is moderate at 56 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
Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School
Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School
Waterfoot Primary School
Staghills Nursery School
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Newchurch
The Valley Leadership Academy
St Anne's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Emily's Delicatessen0.3 km
- Jo's Butty Shop0.3 km
- Lords Of Rossendale0.6 km
- M & N's Convenience Store0.2 km
- Mr John Jacques0.6 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op Late Shop0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Choice0.3 km
- Kiran Takeaway Ltd0.7 km
- A & D Great Quality Food0.2 km
- Jojo's0.2 km
- Hong Kong0.2 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Joliies Pub Ltd0.3 km
- Rawtenstall Cricket Club0.3 km
- Palatine Club0.3 km
- The Boars Head0.3 km
- Newchurch & Dist.Conservative0.2 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- The Old Library Waterfoot CIC0.3 km
- Cowpe Sunday School0.9 km
- Frankie May's Cafe0.0 km
- The New Millenium Theatre0.1 km
- Bacup And Rawtenstall Grammar School0.3 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walsden9.7 km
- Burnley Manchester Road10.1 km
- Accrington10.1 km
Bus Stops
- Post Office0.0 km
- Baltic Bridge0.2 km
- Turning Circle0.2 km
- Turnpike Road0.2 km
- Turnpike Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BB49DB · Data under Open Government Licence