Property profile

578Free Lane

Map showing 578, Free Lane, Rossendale

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Estimated sale price

£155,000

Terraced sold in Helmshore

The box shows the middle 50% of terraced sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold20 Dec 2010
£105,400Change since last sale: +£47,000 (+45%)
Annualised change
+2.4% per yearRossendale annualised change (terraced) since 2010: +4.0% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £235 per sq ft
£275 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£40 per sq ft (+17%)
Local sold pricesMedian for terraced in Helmshore
£196,000Estimate vs local median: −£43,000 (−22%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Mid-Terrace
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1900-1929
Floor area52 m² / 555 sq ft
Rooms4 habitable / 4 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection25 Jan 2010

Sales history

DatePriceChange
20 Dec 2010£105,400-8%
22 May 2006£115,000+37%
27 Jun 2003£83,950+282%
01 May 1997£22,000-

Local market

Property prices in Helmshore

Median price: £250,000
Price per sq ft: £275
Sales (last 12 months): 81
Typical range (middle 50%): £195K – £348K

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £275 per square foot) in Helmshore area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £630,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Helmshore over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£372,500£321
Semi-Detached28£232,000£284
Terraced22£196,000£235
Flats8£139,000£205

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Helmshore

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Helmshore.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200,000£196,500£144,000£120,000
2017£230,500£170,000£165,000£152,500
2018£265,000£187,500£163,000£128,000
2019£235,000£156,500£180,000£130,000
2020£319,000£198,500£175,000£158,000
2021£335,000£192,475£215,000£164,750
2022£315,000£155,000£246,950£195,000
2023£321,500£175,500£220,000£171,250
2024£317,500£250,000£217,500£180,000
2025£345,000£210,000£240,000£173,000
2026£381,250£151,500£232,000£195,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Helmshore.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Helmshore.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200£152£177£152
2017£216£184£193£135
2018£225£187£200£148
2019£232£197£188£141
2020£251£197£204£161
2021£262£218£227£172
2022£347£249£280£194
2023£319£269£267£211
2024£279£300£272£212
2025£308£207£275£190
2026£365£205£314£245
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Helmshore.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB4 4LT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB4 4LT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 May 2026Apartment 23, Aldenbrook, Sunny Bank Road, Rossendale, BB4 4FEFlatsLeasehold£260,000
17 Apr 2026Apartment 16, Aldenbrook, Sunny Bank Road, Rossendale, BB4 4FEFlatsLeasehold£170,000
31 Jul 2025Apartment 35, Aldenbrook, Sunny Bank Road, Rossendale, BB4 4FEFlatsLeasehold£265,000
31 Jul 2026518, Holcombe Road, Rossendale, BB4 4LXSemi-DetachedFreehold£380,000
26 Mar 2026486, Holcombe Road, Rossendale, BB4 4LXTerracedFreehold£312,250

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
551 Free Lane, RossendaleFreehold128 m²£160,000 (2015)
553 Free Lane, RossendaleLeasehold74 m²£100,000 (2012)
555, Free Lane, Rossendale-75 m²-
559 Free Lane, Rossendale-76 m²-
561 Free Lane, RossendaleFreehold73 m²£175,000 (2017)
563, Free Lane, RossendaleLeasehold76 m²£165,000 (2016)
571, Free Lane, RossendaleLeasehold91 m²£134,550 (2013)
573, Free Lane, RossendaleFreehold76 m²£159,950 (2012)
576, Free Lane, RossendaleLeasehold98 m²£146,500 (2018)
590 Free Lane, Rossendale-189 m²-

Area insights for BB4 4LT

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Overview

Postcode BB4 4LT is located in an urban city, within the Helmshore area of Rossendale in the North West region, and forms part of the Helmshore area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 14.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 87% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Helmshore is £52,090 per year. The median sale price in Helmshore is £250,000 (around £275 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £195,000 and £347,500. The nearest station is Entwistle, about 3.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Helmshore Memorial Park (Snig Hole).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
14
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Helmshore has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,645 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 19% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Helmshore has a very low crime rate, with approximately 14.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Helmshore is £52,090 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BB4 4LT.

Flood risk

No risk

Helmshore near BB4 4LT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Entwistle located about 3.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BB4 4LT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miHelmshore Memorial Park (Snig Hole)MediumWalking directions to Helmshore Memorial Park (Snig Hole)

Area Profile

Population
336
Population density
3,733.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
7.68(-57%)
Violence and sexual offences
6.4(-83%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.2(-64%)
Vehicle crime
1.28(-79%)
Burglary
1.28(-77%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
319
94.94%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.49%
Other White
5
1.49%
Arab
3
0.89%
Irish
2
0.6%
Total population: 336

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
99
38.52%
Level 3 (A level)
49
19.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
15.18%
No qualifications
24
9.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
7.78%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
61
46.92%
Owns outright
59
45.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.38%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.54%
Other social rented
1
0.77%
Total households: 130

Schools

In the BB4 4LT postcode area, located within Helmshore, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for BB4 4LT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.5 miPrimaryHelmshore Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.5 miPrimarySt Veronica's Roman Catholic Primary School, HelmshoreVoluntary aided school
0.7 miSecondaryHaslingden High School and Sixth FormCommunity school

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BB4 4LT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB4 4LT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miNeary's General Store425-427 Helmshore Road, Helmshore, Rossendale, BB4 4JRWalking directions to Neary's General Store