BB4 9DN is a safe, established residential area on Wales Road, 0.3km from Sissclough in Rawtenstall. Administratively it sits within Whitewell ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.
For families considering a move, BB4 9DN represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £38k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 37.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BB4 9DN are sourced from Output Area E00128866 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WALES ROAD, BB4 9DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALES ROAD, BB4 9DN.
377
44
£ 36,800 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB4 9DN 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BB4 9DN's 64% ownership and 44-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 37.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB4 9DN. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 38,175
3 sales · Mean £ 53,279
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BB4 9DN has low crime rates — 30 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.
school Local Schools
St Anne's Church of England Primary School
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Newchurch
Waterfoot Primary School
Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School
The Valley Leadership Academy
Staghills Nursery School
Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Emily's Delicatessen0.9 km
- Jo's Butty Shop0.9 km
- M & N's Convenience Store0.8 km
- Revive Mind/Body0.5 km
- Simply Local0.7 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op Late Shop0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Choice0.9 km
- Kiran Takeaway Ltd0.2 km
- Jojo's0.8 km
- A & D Great Quality Food0.8 km
- Big Papa's0.9 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Rawtenstall Cricket Club0.8 km
- The Joliies Pub Ltd0.5 km
- Newchurch & Dist.Conservative0.8 km
- Waterfoot Social Club0.8 km
- Ye Olde Boot & Shoe Inn0.6 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- The Old Library Waterfoot CIC0.8 km
- Bacup And Rawtenstall Grammar School0.6 km
- CoCo's0.2 km
- Connections Cafe0.9 km
- Good As Gold Child Care Centre0.5 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walsden9.4 km
- Burnley Manchester Road9.5 km
- Todmorden9.9 km
Bus Stops
- Masons Arms0.1 km
- Masons Arms0.1 km
- Tom Lane0.2 km
- Crabtree Avenue0.2 km
- Crabtree Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BB49DN · Data under Open Government Licence