Postcode BB4 6DH is located in an urban city, within the Longholme ward of Rossendale in the North West region, and forms part of the Townsend Fold & Edenfield area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Townsend Fold & Edenfield is £54,106 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 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Whittaker Park.
Townsend Fold & Edenfield has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,504 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.
Townsend Fold & Edenfield has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Townsend Fold & Edenfield is £54,106 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 3 ft away from BB4 6DH.
Townsend Fold & Edenfield near BB4 6DH 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 5.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Whittaker Park | Large | Walking directions to Whittaker Park |
| 0.3 mi | Ground Work | Large | Walking directions to Ground Work |
| 0.3 mi | Fall barn park | Small | Walking directions to Fall barn park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £371,250 | £299 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £246,500 | £291 |
| Flats | 8 | £178,500 | £186 |
| Terraced | 39 | £154,425 | £182 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB4 6DH.
In the BB4 6DH postcode area, located within Townsend Fold & Edenfield, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB4 6DH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | 8 Swanney Lodge Road, Rossendale, BB4 6HW | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Bocholt Way, Rossendale, BB4 6DB | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Swanney Lodge Road, Rossendale, BB4 6HD | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Foodhall | Unit A1 New Hall Hey Retail ParK, Rossendale, BB4 6HR | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Longholme Road, Rossendale, BB4 6AF | Walking directions to Tesco |
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 6DH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Liz McInnes
Longholme - Elected 2 May 2024
Matt Norton
Longholme - Elected 2 May 2024
Samantha Harrison
Longholme - Elected 2 May 2024
Andy MacNae
Rossendale and Darwen - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BB4 6DH records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around BB4 6DH in Townsend Fold & Edenfield is £199,950 (about £218 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to BB4 6DH, 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.
BB4 6DH scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,504 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Rossendale and Darwen covering BB4 6DH 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).
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.