Postcode insights

BB4 7PF

Rosevale Street

Hareholme & Waterfoot

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Detailed insights for BB4 7PF

Overview

Postcode BB4 7PF is located in an urban city, within the Hareholme & Waterfoot ward of Rossendale in the North West region, and forms part of the Rawtenstall area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 112.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 5.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Fall barn park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
113
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Rawtenstall has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,412 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Rawtenstall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 112.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.4%

Approximately 1.4% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 183 ft away from BB4 7PF.

Flood risk

Low

Rawtenstall near BB4 7PF has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Accrington located about 5.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BB4 7PF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miFall barn parkSmallWalking directions to Fall barn park

Area Profile

Population
413
Population density
2,515.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.9(+47%)
Anti-social behaviour
48.22(+169%)
Shoplifting
31.16(+439%)
Other theft
15.95(+142%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.01(+11%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
223
54%
Pakistani
112
27.12%
Bangladeshi
49
11.86%
Indian
9
2.18%
Other Asian
8
1.94%
Total population: 413

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
106
32.72%
No qualifications
71
21.91%
Level 3 (A level)
49
15.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
14.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
11.73%
Total 16+ residents: 324

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
57
40.43%
Owns outright
46
32.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
21.28%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.26%
Other social rented
2
1.42%
Total households: 141

Property prices in Hareholme & Waterfoot

Median price£185,000
Price per sq ft£189
Sales (last 12 months)87
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £292K

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £189 per square foot) in Hareholme & Waterfoot area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £955,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hareholme & Waterfoot over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£475,000£272
Semi-Detached19£242,000£259
Terraced51£167,000£166
Flats2£97,500£156

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hareholme & Waterfoot

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hareholme & Waterfoot.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£288,000£255,000£152,825£85,000
2017£329,950£177,500£165,000£95,000
2018£295,000£115,000£198,750£96,000
2019£281,500£90,000£187,250£110,000
2020£305,000£60,000£193,000£105,000
2021£410,000£238,000£225,000£132,500
2022£410,000£135,000£210,000£133,500
2023£507,500£86,500£275,000£143,000
2024£430,000£107,000£270,000£148,625
2025£472,500£115,000£240,000£160,000
2026£702,500£80,000£265,950£164,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hareholme & Waterfoot.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hareholme & Waterfoot.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£196£197£172£88
2017£202£175£180£105
2018£219£137£205£104
2019£213£112£192£118
2020£233£87£198£113
2021£231£254£193£141
2022£272£151£210£148
2023£318£142£304£153
2024£270£138£270£161
2025£314£159£261£169
2026£217£152£285£171
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hareholme & Waterfoot.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hareholme & Waterfoot in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB4 7PF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB4 7PF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Oct 202519, Greenbank Street, Rossendale, BB4 7PDTerracedFreehold£140,000
02 Oct 202511, Greenbank Street, Rossendale, BB4 7PDTerracedFreehold£168,000
29 Aug 202517, Greenbank Street, Rossendale, BB4 7PDTerracedFreehold£141,000
14 Jul 202528, Greenbank Street, Rossendale, BB4 7PDTerracedFreehold£173,995
15 Aug 20257, Wheatholme Street, Rossendale, BB4 7PGTerracedFreehold£185,000

Schools

In the BB4 7PF postcode area, located within Rawtenstall, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB4 7PF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimarySt Mary's CofE Primary School RawtenstallVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.6 miSecondaryAlder Grange SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryRawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB4 7PF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB4 7PF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLidlBacup Road, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, BB4 7NGWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miTescoLongholme Road, Rossendale, BB4 6AFWalking directions to Tesco
0.4 miAsdaHolly Mount Way, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, BB4 8ELWalking directions to Asda

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 7PF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Laura Diamond

Hareholme & Waterfoot - Elected 2 Apr 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Andy MacNae

Rossendale and Darwen - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictRossendaleE07000125
Parliamentary ConstituencyRossendale and DarwenE14001450
ParishRossendale, unparished areaE43000099
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)RawtenstallE02005281
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rossendale 004GE01033281
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BB4 7PF

Is BB4 7PF (Rawtenstall) safe?

The area around BB4 7PF records about 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 7PF?

The median sale price around BB4 7PF in Rawtenstall is £185,000 (about £189 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB4 7PF?

There are 8 schools close to BB4 7PF, including St Mary's CofE Primary School Rawtenstall (Good), Alder Grange School (Good) and Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BB4 7PF?

BB4 7PF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,412 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BB4 7PF (Rawtenstall) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rossendale and Darwen covering BB4 7PF is Andy MacNae (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Laura Diamond (Green 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.