BB4 9TY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Edgeside Lane, 0.1km from Edgeside in Rawtenstall. Administratively it sits within Whitewell ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 80% 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: Average house prices are around £218k.
Census 2021 statistics for BB4 9TY are sourced from Output Area E00128877 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EDGESIDE LANE, BB4 9TY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDGESIDE LANE, BB4 9TY.
348
44
£ 36,800 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BB4 9TY spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. 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 9TY. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 263,000
5 sales · Mean £ 303,590
Terraced
£ 80,000
3 sales · Mean £ 81,666
Semi-Detached
£ 224,950
1 sales · Mean £ 224,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BB4 9TY 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.
school Local Schools
The Valley Leadership Academy
St Anne's Church of England Primary School
Waterfoot Primary School
Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Newchurch
Staghills Nursery School
Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School
Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- M & N's Convenience Store1.0 km
- Revive Mind/Body0.7 km
- Simply Local1.0 km
- Mannings Bakers0.9 km
- Rowan's Butchers0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Kiran Takeaway Ltd0.4 km
- Jojo's1.0 km
- A & D Great Quality Food1.0 km
- Strawz0.9 km
- Aroma1.0 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Rawtenstall Cricket Club1.0 km
- The Joliies Pub Ltd0.7 km
- Newchurch & Dist.Conservative1.0 km
- Waterfoot Social Club0.9 km
- Ye Olde Boot & Shoe Inn0.8 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- The Old Library Waterfoot CIC1.0 km
- Bacup And Rawtenstall Grammar School0.7 km
- CoCo's0.4 km
- Good As Gold Child Care Centre0.7 km
- Frankie May's Cafe0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walsden9.2 km
- Burnley Manchester Road9.5 km
- Todmorden9.6 km
Bus Stops
- Crabtree Avenue0.1 km
- Crabtree Avenue0.1 km
- Tom Lane0.2 km
- Park Road0.2 km
- Park Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BB49TY · Data under Open Government Licence