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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

BB47SU

Newchurch Road

BB40HJ

Annie Street

BB48EQ

St Mary's Way

BB46SS

Cobbler Close

BB46BP

Hall Carr Road

BB47SH

Hurst Lane

BB46BH

Dearden Nook

BB46SN

Brynbella Drive

BB47NZ

Plantation Street

BB46AZ

Fallbarn Crescent

BB48SD

Curtis Street

BB46BW

Hardman Avenue

BB46BA

Yarraville Street

BB46RB

Oakley Road

BB48FW

Holly Mount Way

BB47TR

Newchurch Road

BB47SW

Marl Pits

BB47TA

Dobbin Lane

BB47RP

Back Lane

BB40EJ

Annie Street

BB46BN

Hill View

BB47UQ

Co-Operation Street

BB47LU

Kay Street

BB48HU

Hollin Grove

BB48SP

Hargreaves Drive

BB47QD

Hall Carr Mill Cottages

BB48HH

Burnley Road

BB46RQ

Melia Close

BB47QL

Co-Operation Street

BB46JG

New Hall Hey Road

BB48RP

Schofield Road

BB48SQ

St Marys Terrace

BB47NQ

Bacup Road

BB47SF

Nuttall Street

BB46SQ

Egypt Mount

BB47RT

Grange Street

BB47SA

Grange Avenue

BB46AG

Bury Road

BB47LX

North Street

BB47PH

Dobbin Court

BB47NS

Cape Street

BB47AS

Millgate Road

BB48TY

Haslingden Old Road

BB40GE

Annie Street

BB48SU

Unity Way

BB47SE

Alder Street

BB46QG

Lockgate

BB47NX

Longholme

BB47RY

Alderwood

BB47QY

Bank Street

BB47NB

Buller Street

BB47RR

Raby Street

BB47QB

Lever Street

BB46QZ

Cow Lane

BB46HP

Railway Terrace

BB48EL

Haslingden Old Road

BB47PS

Upper Ash Mount

BB48RX

Haslingden Road

BB46BL

Hardman Avenue

BB47PD

Greenbank Street

BB48SF

Mount Terrace

BB46RP

Parkwood Drive

BB48HS

Lee Street

BB46SB

Clogger Close

BB48FU

St Mary's Way

BB48EY

Lark Hill

BB46DB

Bocholt Way

BB47TF

Patrick Crescent

BB46AW

Hall Carr Road

BB47NG

Bacup Road

BB47SJ

Heritage Drive

BB47PQ

Lambton Gates

BB46BD

Fallbarn Crescent

BB47ST

Conway Road

BB48EW

Burnley Road

BB47RF

Union Street

BB48EJ

Barlow Street

BB48HG

Holmefield

BB46RG

Hayes Buildings

BB47TW

Hareholme Lane

BB47NA

Annie Street

BB46DZ

Heather Bank

BB47NY

Victoria Way

BB46RY

Ambleside Avenue

BB47RU

Grange Road

BB48ES

St Mary's Way

BB47QJ

Hope Street

BB47PU

Fallbarn Road

BB46HB

Carr Farm Close

BB48SR

Barritt Road

BB40BN

Annie Street

BB48JP

Prospect Hill

BB47NR

Peter Street

BB46QU

Haslingden Road

Data Sources

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