BB4 9PF is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Whitewell Bottom in Rawtenstall. Administratively it sits within Whitewell ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.
For families considering a move, BB4 9PF represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BB4 9PF are sourced from Output Area E00128871 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BB4 9PF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BB4 9PF.
246
43
£ 46,200 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BB4 9PF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB4 9PF. The average age is 43.4. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BB4 9PF has low crime rates — 24 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
Water Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Hargreaves Arms Pub & Restaurant0.7 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- AJ's Corner Shop0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burnley Manchester Road7.9 km
- Rose Grove8.4 km
- Burnley8.4 km
Bus Stops
- Albert Street0.0 km
- Albert Street0.1 km
- West View Road0.2 km
- West View Road0.2 km
- Lower Holme0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BB49PF · Data under Open Government Licence