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BB4 4DB

Helmshore

Rossendale

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Detailed insights for BB4 4DB

Overview

Postcode BB4 4DB is located in an urban city, within the Helmshore ward of Rossendale in the North West region, and forms part of the Haslingden area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Haslingden is £41,620 per year. The nearest station is Accrington, about 4.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Victoria Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
17.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Haslingden has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,800 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Haslingden has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.4%

Approximately 17.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Haslingden is £41,620 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 316 ft away from BB4 4DB.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Accrington located about 4.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BB4 4DB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miVictoria ParkMediumWalking directions to Victoria Park

Area Profile

Population
298
Population density
2,165.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
32.14(+79%)
Violence and sexual offences
29.95(-20%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.04(-11%)
Public order
5.84(-42%)
Other theft
5.84(-12%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
279
93.62%
Chinese
3
1.01%
Indian
3
1.01%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.01%
Irish
3
1.01%
Total population: 298

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
65
26.75%
Level 3 (A level)
46
18.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
18.11%
No qualifications
37
15.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
10.7%
Total 16+ residents: 243

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
44
31.88%
Owns outright
39
28.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
18.84%
Other social rented
21
15.22%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.62%
Total households: 138

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 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB4 4DB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB4 4DB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Feb 2026241, Helmshore Road, Rossendale, BB4 4DJTerracedFreehold£211,000
17 Apr 20268, Clarence Avenue, Rossendale, BB4 4DGSemi-DetachedFreehold£232,000
17 Apr 20268, Clarence Avenue, Rossendale, BB4 4DGSemi-DetachedFreehold£232,000
07 Mar 20255, Mayfield Avenue, Rossendale, BB4 4DFSemi-DetachedFreehold£188,000
05 Dec 2025124, Jubilee Road, Rossendale, BB4 4DDSemi-DetachedLeasehold£307,000

Schools

In the BB4 4DB postcode area, located within Haslingden, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB4 4DB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryHaslingden Broadway Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

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

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryHelmshore Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB4 4DB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB4 4DB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miPremier9-11 Broadway Crescent, Rossendale, BB4 4HWWalking directions to Premier
0.4 miTescoSyke Street, Haslingden, Rossendale, BB4 6LYWalking directions to Tesco
0.4 miNeary's General Store425-427 Helmshore Road, Helmshore, Rossendale, BB4 4JRWalking directions to Neary's General Store

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 4DB, 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

Sarah Smith

Hyndburn - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictRossendaleE07000125
Parliamentary ConstituencyHyndburnE14001299
WardHelmshoreE05015823
ParishRossendale, unparished areaE43000099
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)HaslingdenE02005279
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rossendale 002AE01025363
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1984-10-01

Frequently asked questions about BB4 4DB

Is BB4 4DB (Haslingden) safe?

The area around BB4 4DB records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near BB4 4DB?

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

What schools are near BB4 4DB?

There are 12 schools close to BB4 4DB, including Haslingden Broadway Primary School (Outstanding), St Veronica's Roman Catholic Primary School, Helmshore (Outstanding) and Helmshore Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BB4 4DB?

BB4 4DB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,800 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BB4 4DB (Haslingden) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hyndburn covering BB4 4DB is Sarah Smith (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.