Postcode BB4 4DQ 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Helmshore is £52,090 per year. The nearest station is Accrington located about 4.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Victoria Park.
Helmshore has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,669 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.
Helmshore has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Helmshore is £52,090 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 295 ft away from BB4 4DQ.
Helmshore near BB4 4DQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Accrington located about 4.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Victoria Park | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £247,250 in Helmshore area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £865,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £321,000 |
| Flats | 16 | £201,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £247,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £173,000 |
10 year median price trend in Helmshore
In the BB4 4DQ postcode area, located within Helmshore, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Rossendale district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BB4 4DQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alan Woods
Helmshore - Elected 2 May 2024
Ann Hodgkiss
Helmshore - Elected 2 May 2024
Samara Barnes
Helmshore - Elected 2 May 2024
Andy MacNae
Rossendale and Darwen - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.