Postcode Analysis Rossendale, North West

HIGHTOWN, BB4 9NY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHTOWN, BB4 9NY.

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

433

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 36,800 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
workEmployment
9/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BB4 9NY's 65% ownership and 38-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 10.8% year-on-year.

home £104,975 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BB4 9NY is a safe, established residential area on Hightown, 0.3km from Whitewell Bottom in Rawtenstall. Administratively it sits within Whitewell ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £104k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 10.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BB4 9NY are sourced from Output Area E00128864 (shared with 15 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 9NY. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.2%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 89,500

6 sales · Mean £ 85,991

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

BB4 9NY has low crime rates — 31 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 offences14
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft3
Public order2

school Local Schools

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St Anne's Church of England Primary School

Good185 pupils0.9 km
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St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Newchurch

Outstanding152 pupils1.3 km
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Staghills Nursery School

Outstanding104 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Hargreaves Arms Pub & Restaurant1.0 km
  • RAOB Club And Institute0.7 km
  • The Roebuck0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • AJ's Corner Shop0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Burnley Manchester Road8.3 km
  • Rose Grove8.7 km
  • Burnley8.7 km

Bus Stops

  • West View Road0.1 km
  • West View Road0.1 km
  • Community Centre0.2 km
  • Community Centre0.2 km
  • Albert Street0.3 km