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BB4 4EU

Brooklands Avenue

Helmshore

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Detailed insights for BB4 4EU

Overview

Postcode BB4 4EU 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 very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% 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 4.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Helmshore Memorial Park (Snig Hole).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
12.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Helmshore has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,672 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Helmshore has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.6%

Approximately 12.6% 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 4EU.

Flood risk

No risk

Helmshore near BB4 4EU 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 4.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
268
Population density
6,104.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.31(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.62(+37%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.47(-39%)
Other theft
5.47(-17%)
Burglary
4.1(-26%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
243
90.33%
Other White
8
2.97%
Bangladeshi
7
2.6%
Pakistani
6
2.23%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.12%
Total population: 269

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
52
23.11%
Level 3 (A level)
51
22.67%
Level 4+ (Degree)
51
22.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
13.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
8%
Total 16+ residents: 225

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
48
37.8%
Owns outright
45
35.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
11.02%
Other social rented
9
7.09%
Social rents from council
7
5.51%
Total households: 127

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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB4 4EU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB4 4EU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jan 202638, Brooklands Avenue, Rossendale, BB4 4EUTerracedFreehold£220,000
07 Mar 202552, Brooklands Avenue, Rossendale, BB4 4EUTerracedFreehold£170,000
04 Aug 202513, Musden Avenue, Rossendale, BB4 4HASemi-DetachedFreehold£247,500
13 Oct 202522, East Street, Rossendale, BB4 4JTTerracedLeasehold£246,500
10 Oct 202535, Broadway, Rossendale, BB4 4ESDetachedFreehold£270,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB4 4EU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Veronica's Roman Catholic Primary School, HelmshoreVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.2 miSecondaryHaslingden High School and Sixth FormCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHelmshore Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB4 4EU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB4 4EU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremier9-11 Broadway Crescent, Rossendale, BB4 4HWWalking directions to Premier
0.2 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 4EU, 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 007CE01025379
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BB4 4EU

Is BB4 4EU (Helmshore) safe?

The area around BB4 4EU records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 4EU?

The median sale price around BB4 4EU 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 4EU?

There are 9 schools close to BB4 4EU, including St Veronica's Roman Catholic Primary School, Helmshore (Outstanding), Haslingden High School and Sixth Form (Good) and Helmshore Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BB4 4EU?

BB4 4EU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,672 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Rossendale and Darwen covering BB4 4EU 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).

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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.