Postcode BB4 4LA 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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 12.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Helmshore is £52,090 per year. The nearest station is Entwistle located about 4.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Helmshore Memorial Park (Snig Hole).
Helmshore has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,164 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 11% least deprived areas in England.
Helmshore has a very low crime rate, with approximately 12.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BB4 4LA.
Helmshore near BB4 4LA 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 4.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Helmshore Memorial Park (Snig Hole) | Medium | Walking directions to Helmshore Memorial Park (Snig Hole) |
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 4LA postcode area, located within Helmshore, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB4 4LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Neary's General Store | 425-427 Helmshore Road, Helmshore, Rossendale, BB4 4JR | Walking directions to Neary's General Store |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 9-11 Broadway Crescent, Rossendale, BB4 4HW | Walking directions to Premier |
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 4LA, 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.