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About

Rawtenstall sits in the Rossendale Valley, a former centre for textile production. Its landscape is defined by steep valley sides and moorland uplands. The town's architecture reflects its industrial past, with Victorian mills and terraced housing. The area is a gateway to the surrounding West Pennine Moors, offering access to walking and cycling routes directly from the urban fringe.

A specific local feature is the country's last remaining temperance bar, serving non-alcoholic drinks like sarsaparilla. The town's main street includes independent shops and a market hall. Rawtenstall is connected by the East Lancashire Railway heritage line. The River Irwell flows through the valley, with parkland following its course through parts of the town.

Area overview

On average Rawtenstall has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rawtenstall is £45,351 per year. There are 6 schools in Rawtenstall: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Rawtenstall is home to around 8,951 people, with a population density of about 1,339.3 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
12.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rawtenstall Population
8,951
Population density
1,339.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.43(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
36.31(+102%)
Shoplifting
12.4(+115%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.94(-1%)
Public order
8.16(-19%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,458
83.27%
Bangladeshi
542
6.05%
Pakistani
408
4.56%
Other White
124
1.38%
White and Asian (mixed)
93
1.04%
Total population: 8,956

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,344
32.86%
No qualifications
1,345
18.85%
Level 3 (A level)
1,282
17.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,012
14.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
683
9.57%
Total 16+ residents: 7,134

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,252
32.39%
Owns outright
1,232
31.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
596
15.42%
Other social rented
474
12.26%
Social rents from council
185
4.79%
Total households: 3,865

Property prices in Rawtenstall

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £185,250 in Rawtenstall area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rawtenstall in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rawtenstall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached23£260,000
Flats6£188,500
Terraced60£154,975
Detached23£440,000

10 years median price trend in Rawtenstall

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rawtenstall.

All postcodes in Rawtenstall

BB47PF

Rosevale Street

BB46RN

Parkwood Court

BB46RT

Mount Pleasant

BB47TE

Dobbin Lane

BB48RT

Oakenhead

BB47NE

James Street

BB47RS

Worswick Crescent

BB47AG

Hill End Lane

BB48SJ

Henry Street

BB48EG

Bank Street

BB46DX

Linden Lea

BB48JL

Beech Street

BB48HD

Rockliffe Street

BB40ED

Annie Street

BB46SA

Oaklands Drive

BB47JS

Highfield Road

BB48JQ

Collinge Fold Lane

BB48UN

Holly Mount Way

BB48HB

Taylor Street

BB47NT

Fallbarn Road

BB48TW

Dearden Heights

BB47TL

Newchurch Road

BB47UL

Bilberry Place

BB40EE

Hareholme & Waterfoot

BB48HJ

Prospect Road

BB46BQ

Fallbarn Crescent

BB47SN

Newchurch Road

BB46AR

Whinberry Avenue

BB46BJ

Shawfield

BB46SL

Union Road

BB48JH

Collinge Street

BB48TB

Hurst Lane

BB47UU

Meadow Edge Close

BB47RQ

Corporation Street

BB47SS

Edge Lane

BB47SQ

Waingate Close

BB48EB

Ormerod Street

BB40DR

Annie Street

BB47ND

Bacup Road

BB47RA

Crankshaw Street

BB48UL

Unity Way

BB46AJ

New Hall Hey Road

BB47RL

South Street

BB47SB

Grange Terrace

BB47JH

Lench Road

BB48HP

Alexandria Street

BB46QS

Bank Street

BB40GF

Annie Street

BB40HL

Annie Street

BB47LQ

Heys Street

BB46SD

Haslingden Road

BB46AF

Parramatta Street

BB48JJ

Holland Avenue

BB48HY

Burnley Road

BB47RG

Waingate Road

BB46BB

Hardman Avenue

BB40HE

Hareholme & Waterfoot

BB46SJ

Haslingden Road

BB46DW

Lavender Hill

BB46SE

Oakley Street

BB48SG

Derby Terrace

BB47PY

Albert Terrace

BB46AX

Carr Road

BB46QX

Haslingden Road

BB48RZ

Unity Way

BB48HN

Hobson Street

BB48SE

Gladstone Buildings

BB46AY

Musbury Crescent

BB46HH

New Hall Hey Road

BB48TA

Waingate Road

BB48HE

Ash Grove

BB46RZ

Langdale Avenue

BB46AB

Bury Road

BB48SL

Schofield Road

BB47RJ

Daisy Hill

BB47RH

East Parade

BB46RW

Willow Tree Avenue

BB47TB

Johnny Barn Close

BB48JN

Prospect Road

BB47RZ

Alder Avenue

BB48HR

Margaret Street

BB46DY

Yew Tree Grove

BB46EA

Larch Close

BB48LP

Collinge Fold Lane

BB47US

Green Street

BB46AD

Queen Street

BB47GF

Annie Street

BB48SY

Barnes Avenue

BB48HL

Elm Street

BB48SN

Gordon Street

BB46HR

New Hall Hey Road

BB47QT

Grange Crescent

BB48HA

St James Row

BB46SP

Ward Way

BB46BU

Yarraville Street

BB40FT

Annie Street

BB47QX

Newchurch Road

BB48HT

Back Constablelee

BB48TU

Oakenhead Wood Old Road

BB47LH

North Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.