Postcode BB4 6BQ 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 75.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Rawtenstall is £45,351 per year. The nearest station is Accrington located about 5.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Ground Work.
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.
Rawtenstall has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Rawtenstall is £45,351 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BB4 6BQ.
Rawtenstall near BB4 6BQ 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 5.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ground Work | Large | Walking directions to Ground Work |
| 0.3 mi | Fall barn park | Small | Walking directions to Fall barn park |
Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Longholme area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £560,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £395,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £192,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £252,500 |
| Terraced | 50 | £154,500 |
10 year median price trend in Longholme
In the BB4 6BQ postcode area, located within Rawtenstall, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB4 6BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Bocholt Way, Rossendale, BB4 6DB | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | 8 Swanney Lodge Road, Rossendale, BB4 6HW | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Longholme Road, Rossendale, BB4 6AF | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Swanney Lodge Road, Rossendale, BB4 6HD | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | M&S Foodhall | Unit A1 New Hall Hey Retail ParK, Rossendale, BB4 6HR | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.