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BB4 6BJ

Shawfield

Longholme

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Detailed insights for BB4 6BJ

Overview

Postcode BB4 6BJ is located in an urban city, within the Longholme ward of Rossendale in the North West region, and forms part of the Rawtenstall area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rawtenstall is £45,351 per year. The nearest station is Accrington, about 5.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ground Work.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
36.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Rawtenstall has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,011 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Rawtenstall has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

36.9%

Approximately 36.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Rawtenstall is £45,351 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 268 ft away from BB4 6BJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Rawtenstall near BB4 6BJ 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 5.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BB4 6BJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miGround WorkLargeWalking directions to Ground Work
0.3 miFall barn parkSmallWalking directions to Fall barn park

Area Profile

Population
278
Population density
6,862.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.31(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.85(+50%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.83(+54%)
Other theft
5.7(-14%)
Vehicle crime
4.88(-19%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
256
91.43%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
2.5%
Irish
4
1.43%
Other White
4
1.43%
Arab
4
1.43%
Total population: 280

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
48
23.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
18.91%
Level 3 (A level)
38
18.91%
Level 4+ (Degree)
38
18.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
16.92%
Total 16+ residents: 201

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
27
26.21%
Owns outright
26
25.24%
Owns with a mortgage
25
24.27%
Social rents from council
11
10.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
10.68%
Total households: 103

Property prices in Longholme

Median price£199,950
Price per sq ft£218
Sales (last 12 months)87
Typical range (middle 50%)£154K – £311K

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £199,950 (about £218 per square foot) in Longholme area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 up to £650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Longholme over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£371,250£299
Semi-Detached20£246,500£291
Flats8£178,500£186
Terraced39£154,425£182

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Longholme

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longholme.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£264,995£125,000£140,000£81,500
2017£281,895£127,500£175,000£99,750
2018£337,995£150,000£152,500£95,000
2019£344,495£133,000£185,000£117,500
2020£308,250£155,000£200,475£132,500
2021£345,000£175,000£205,000£147,250
2022£352,000£175,500£244,625£155,000
2023£415,000£187,500£211,250£150,000
2024£372,500£183,500£235,000£155,000
2025£380,000£196,000£257,225£157,500
2026£310,000£79,950£220,000£146,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longholme.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longholme.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£226£143£132£104
2017£235£184£173£105
2018£212£167£159£108
2019£213£156£175£120
2020£252£171£216£149
2021£260£218£211£162
2022£305£207£248£185
2023£251£226£247£175
2024£273£204£239£183
2025£285£191£298£168
2026£372£161£262£187
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longholme.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Longholme in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB4 6BJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB4 6BJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Apr 20262, Shawfield, Rossendale, BB4 6BJTerracedFreehold£150,000
20 Mar 2026154, Fallbarn Crescent, Rossendale, BB4 6BQTerracedFreehold£146,000
14 Mar 2025109, Fallbarn Crescent, Rossendale, BB4 6BQTerracedFreehold£176,000
06 Oct 2025117, Bury Road, Rossendale, BB4 6DDTerracedLeasehold£135,000
27 Nov 202524, Heather Bank, Rossendale, BB4 6DZTerracedFreehold£160,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB4 6BJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryRawtenstall Balladen Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.5 miNot applicableBelmont SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableRawtenstall Cribden House Community Special SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB4 6BJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB4 6BJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTescoBocholt Way, Rossendale, BB4 6DBWalking directions to Tesco
0.3 miAldi8 Swanney Lodge Road, Rossendale, BB4 6HWWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miIcelandSwanney Lodge Road, Rossendale, BB4 6HDWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miM&S FoodhallUnit A1 New Hall Hey Retail ParK, Rossendale, BB4 6HRWalking directions to M&S Foodhall
0.3 miTescoLongholme Road, Rossendale, BB4 6AFWalking directions to Tesco

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 6BJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Liz McInnes

Longholme - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Matt Norton

Longholme - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Samantha Harrison

Longholme - 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
WardLongholmeE05015824
ParishRossendale, unparished areaE43000099
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)RawtenstallE02005281
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rossendale 004DE01025385
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BB4 6BJ

Is BB4 6BJ (Rawtenstall) safe?

The area around BB4 6BJ records about 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near BB4 6BJ?

The median sale price around BB4 6BJ in Rawtenstall is £199,950 (about £218 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB4 6BJ?

There are 11 schools close to BB4 6BJ, including Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School (Requires improvement), Belmont School (Good) and Rawtenstall Cribden House Community Special School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BB4 6BJ?

BB4 6BJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,011 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BB4 6BJ (Rawtenstall) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rossendale and Darwen covering BB4 6BJ is Andy MacNae (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Liz McInnes (Labour Party), Matt Norton (Labour Party) and Samantha Harrison (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.