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BB4 4AX

Alden Close

Helmshore

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Detailed insights for BB4 4AX

Overview

Postcode BB4 4AX is located in an urban city, within the Helmshore ward 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 nearest station is Entwistle, about 3.7 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
3%
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 31,314 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 5% 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

3%

Approximately 3.0% 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 4AX.

Flood risk

No risk

Helmshore near BB4 4AX 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 3.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
498
Population density
81 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
473
94.98%
Other White
13
2.61%
Other Asian
5
1%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
0.8%
African
1
0.2%
Total population: 498

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
199
48.77%
Level 3 (A level)
62
15.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
59
14.46%
No qualifications
40
9.8%
Apprenticeship
23
5.64%
Total 16+ residents: 408

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
101
50.25%
Owns with a mortgage
75
37.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
7.46%
Other social rented
6
2.99%
Other forms of private rent
4
1.99%
Total households: 201

Property prices in Helmshore

Median price£247,000
Price per sq ft£274
Sales (last 12 months)84
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £309K

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £247,000 (about £274 per square foot) in Helmshore area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £500,000.

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
Detached22£340,000£357
Semi-Detached28£243,500£284
Terraced21£190,000£216
Flats13£155,000£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£417,500£133,000£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£276£193
2026£370£203£342£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 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB4 4AX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB4 4AX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Jul 2025Chestnut View, Sunny Bank Road, Rossendale, BB4 4PFDetachedFreehold£335,000
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
14 Mar 2025Apartment 6, Aldenbrook, Sunny Bank Road, Rossendale, BB4 4FEFlatsLeasehold£290,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB4 4AX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimaryHelmshore Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Veronica's Roman Catholic Primary School, HelmshoreVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.8 miSecondaryHaslingden High School and Sixth FormCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Rossendale district (2025-26).

Band A£1,616
Band B£1,886
Band C£2,155
Band D£2,424
Band E£2,963
Band F£3,502
Band G£4,041
Band H£4,849

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BB4 4AX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alan Woods

Helmshore - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Ann Hodgkiss

Helmshore - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Samara Barnes

Helmshore - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Andy MacNae

Rossendale and Darwen - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictRossendaleE07000125
Parliamentary ConstituencyRossendale and DarwenE14001450
WardHelmshoreE05015823
ParishRossendale, unparished areaE43000099
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)HelmshoreE02005284
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rossendale 007AE01025377
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1995-12-01

Frequently asked questions about BB4 4AX

Is BB4 4AX (Helmshore) safe?

The area around BB4 4AX records about 14 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near BB4 4AX?

The median sale price around BB4 4AX in Helmshore is £247,000 (about £274 per square foot) based on 84 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB4 4AX?

There are 4 schools close to BB4 4AX, including Helmshore Primary School (Good), St Veronica's Roman Catholic Primary School, Helmshore (Outstanding) and Haslingden High School and Sixth Form (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BB4 4AX?

BB4 4AX scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,314 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BB4 4AX (Helmshore) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rossendale and Darwen covering BB4 4AX is Andy MacNae (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Alan Woods (Conservative and Unionist Party), Ann Hodgkiss (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Samara Barnes (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.