BB4 9PR is a safe, established residential area on Hargreaves Fold Lane, 0.4km from Lumb in Rossendale. 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. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for BB4 9PR are sourced from Output Area E00128870 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARGREAVES FOLD LANE, BB4 9PR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARGREAVES FOLD LANE, BB4 9PR.
231
47
£ 46,200 /yr
60%
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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BB4 9PR's 62% ownership and 47-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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB4 9PR. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 120,000
1 sales · Mean £ 120,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BB4 9PR has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Water Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- The Water Trough0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Christine Thomas & Daughters Trekking0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Hargreaves Arms Pub & Restaurant0.4 km
- The Commercial Hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burnley Manchester Road6.9 km
- Burnley7.4 km
- Rose Grove7.5 km
Bus Stops
- Peers Clough Road0.1 km
- Peers Clough Road0.1 km
- Forest Holme Close0.2 km
- Forest Holme Close0.2 km
- Lower House Green0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BB49PR · Data under Open Government Licence