Postcode insights

BB4 8AR

St Johns Close

Goodshaw & Cribden

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Detailed insights for BB4 8AR

Overview

Postcode BB4 8AR is located in an urban city, within the Goodshaw & Cribden ward of Rossendale in the North West region, and forms part of the Crawshawbooth, Reedsholme & Water area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Crawshawbooth, Reedsholme & Water is £53,480 per year. The nearest station is Accrington, about 3.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
14.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Crawshawbooth, Reedsholme & Water has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,952 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Crawshawbooth, Reedsholme & Water has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.2%

Approximately 14.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Crawshawbooth, Reedsholme & Water is £53,480 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 225 ft away from BB4 8AR.

Flood risk

High

Crawshawbooth, Reedsholme & Water near BB4 8AR has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Accrington located about 3.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
275
Population density
1,372.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
22.59(+26%)
Violence and sexual offences
19.16(-49%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.84(-2%)
Other theft
5.4(-18%)
Burglary
4.91(-11%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
261
94.91%
African
3
1.09%
Other White
3
1.09%
Chinese
2
0.73%
Other Asian
2
0.73%
Total population: 275

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
105
43.39%
Level 3 (A level)
49
20.25%
No qualifications
23
9.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
9.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
9.09%
Total 16+ residents: 242

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
51
42.5%
Owns with a mortgage
43
35.83%
Other social rented
14
11.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.17%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.33%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Goodshaw & Cribden

Median price£255,000
Price per sq ft£249
Sales (last 12 months)102
Typical range (middle 50%)£184K – £375K

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 (about £249 per square foot) in Goodshaw & Cribden area, with individual transactions ranging from £123,000 up to £565,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Goodshaw & Cribden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached37£394,995£324
Semi-Detached16£276,250£273
Flats3£210,000£175
Terraced46£184,250£192

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Goodshaw & Cribden

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Goodshaw & Cribden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£280,500£130,000£160,000£114,500
2017£287,500£126,500£170,000£110,000
2018£290,000£175,000£164,200£120,000
2019£267,000£205,000£170,000£125,000
2020£325,000£130,000£200,000£137,500
2021£359,600£128,495£235,995£145,500
2022£382,500£137,995£251,995£173,000
2023£376,000£190,000£264,995£156,500
2024£396,000£158,500£260,998£176,250
2025£397,498£210,000£277,750£180,000
2026£387,500£123,500£341,000£189,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Goodshaw & Cribden.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Goodshaw & Cribden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£189£88£179£115
2017£194£166£172£127
2018£212£169£161£136
2019£216£172£176£142
2020£240£62£201£149
2021£265£189£223£161
2022£292£184£265£195
2023£303£148£279£175
2024£314£165£265£206
2025£323£195£274£201
2026£307£135£327£176
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Goodshaw & Cribden.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Goodshaw & Cribden in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB4 8AR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB4 8AR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Jun 2025530, Burnley Road, Rossendale, BB4 8NETerracedFreehold£220,000
12 Dec 202539, Forest Bank Court, Rossendale, BB4 8FQTerracedFreehold£375,000
06 Jun 20251, Mansion House Buildings, Rossendale, BB4 8AHTerracedFreehold£159,000
14 Feb 20255, Woodnook, Rossendale, BB4 8AQTerracedFreehold£190,000
30 Jan 2026505, Burnley Road, Rossendale, BB4 8LZTerracedFreehold£135,000

Schools

In the BB4 8AR postcode area, located within Crawshawbooth, Reedsholme & Water, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB4 8AR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryCrawshawbooth Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB4 8AR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB4 8AR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miRossendale Convenience Store552 Burnley Road, Rossendale, BB4 8NEWalking directions to Rossendale Convenience Store

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 8AR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alyson Barnes

Goodshaw & Cribden - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Christine Gill

Goodshaw & Cribden - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Greg Bleakley

Goodshaw & Cribden - 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
WardGoodshaw & CribdenE05015819
ParishRossendale, unparished areaE43000099
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Crawshawbooth, Reedsholme & WaterE02005278
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rossendale 001BE01025361
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1990-02-01

Frequently asked questions about BB4 8AR

Is BB4 8AR (Crawshawbooth, Reedsholme & Water) safe?

The area around BB4 8AR records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.

What is the average house price near BB4 8AR?

The median sale price around BB4 8AR in Crawshawbooth, Reedsholme & Water is £255,000 (about £249 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB4 8AR?

There is 1 school close to BB4 8AR, including Crawshawbooth Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BB4 8AR?

BB4 8AR scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,952 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BB4 8AR (Crawshawbooth, Reedsholme & Water) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rossendale and Darwen covering BB4 8AR is Andy MacNae (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Alyson Barnes (Labour Party), Christine Gill (Labour Party) and Greg Bleakley (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.