BB4 9UA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Hey Head in Rawtenstall. Administratively it sits within Whitewell ward and the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.
For families considering a move, BB4 9UA represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BB4 9UA are sourced from Output Area E00128877 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BB4 9UA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BB4 9UA.
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
BB4 9UA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 80% 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 9UA. 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
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BB4 9UA has low crime rates — 34 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
Waterfoot Primary School
Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School
St Anne's Church of England Primary School
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Newchurch
Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School
Staghills Nursery School
Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- The Old Library Waterfoot CIC0.8 km
- Bacup And Rawtenstall Grammar School0.6 km
- CoCo's0.5 km
- Good As Gold Child Care Centre0.7 km
- Frankie May's Cafe0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Jojo's0.9 km
- Big Papa's1.0 km
- Phattys Ltd1.0 km
- Strawz0.9 km
- The Cosy Kitchen0.7 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Mannings Bakers0.9 km
- Rowan's Butchers0.9 km
- The Old Tuck Shop0.5 km
- Watts News0.7 km
- Emily's Delicatessen1.0 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Newchurch & Dist.Conservative0.9 km
- Waterfoot Social Club0.8 km
- Ye Olde Boot & Shoe Inn0.7 km
- Kimberley Workings Mens Club0.9 km
- Hare & Hounds0.7 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walsden9.0 km
- Todmorden9.5 km
- Burnley Manchester Road9.8 km
Bus Stops
- Park Road0.1 km
- Park Road0.2 km
- Piper Lea0.2 km
- Piper Lea0.2 km
- Booth Crescent0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BB49UA · Data under Open Government Licence