Postcode BB4 4HB 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Helmshore is £43,600 per year. The nearest station is Entwistle located about 4.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Helmshore Memorial Park (Snig Hole).
Helmshore has a 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.
Helmshore has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 70.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 39.1% 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 of residents in Helmshore is £43,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BB4 4HB.
Helmshore near BB4 4HB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Entwistle located about 4.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Helmshore Memorial Park (Snig Hole) | Medium | Walking directions to Helmshore Memorial Park (Snig Hole) |
Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £245,500 in Helmshore area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £600,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £340,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £201,375 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £230,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £173,000 |
10 year median price trend in Helmshore
In the BB4 4HB postcode area, located within Helmshore, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB4 4HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Premier | Lancaster Avenue, Rossendale, BB4 4ER | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.1 mi | Neary's General Store | Gregory Fold, Rossendale, BB4 4JP | Walking directions to Neary's General Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.