Postcode Analysis Rossendale, North West

SHAWCLOUGH STREET, BB4 9JY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHAWCLOUGH STREET, BB4 9JY.

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Population

249

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 36,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BB4 9JY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 60% owner-occupation and average age 40, BB4 9JY has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £135k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

BB4 9JY is a safe, established residential area on Shawclough Street, 0.1km from Scout in Rawtenstall. Administratively it sits within Whitewell ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for BB4 9JY are sourced from Output Area E00128873 (shared with 17 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 9JY. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

£ 122,500

4 sales · Mean £ 131,875

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

BB4 9JY has low crime rates — 21 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 offences23
Anti-social behaviour21
Criminal damage and arson6
Other crime4
Public order4

school Local Schools

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St Anne's Church of England Primary School

Good185 pupils0.2 km
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St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Newchurch

Outstanding152 pupils0.7 km
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Staghills Nursery School

Outstanding104 pupils1.0 km
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Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School

Good109 pupils1.1 km
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The Valley Leadership Academy

Inadequate525 pupils1.2 km
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Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School

Inadequate1291 pupils1.2 km
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Waterfoot Primary School

Good316 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Simply Local1.0 km
  • AJ's Corner Shop0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Kiran Takeaway Ltd0.4 km
  • Jasmine House1.0 km
  • Welcome Village0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • CoCo's0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • RAOB Club And Institute0.1 km
  • The Boars Head0.8 km
  • The Roebuck0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Burnley Manchester Road9.0 km
  • Rose Grove9.4 km
  • Burnley9.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Roebuck0.0 km
  • The Roebuck0.1 km
  • Ashworth Road0.2 km
  • Ashworth Lane0.2 km
  • Foxhill Drive0.4 km