Postcode BB4 8HJ 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.6 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 4.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Rawtenstall has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,271 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Rawtenstall has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.3% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 100 ft away from BB4 8HJ.
Rawtenstall near BB4 8HJ 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 4.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 93 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 | £380,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £188,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £257,000 |
| Terraced | 47 | £154,950 |
10 year median price trend in Longholme
In the BB4 8HJ postcode area, located within Rawtenstall, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB4 8HJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Holly Mount Way, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, BB4 8EL | Walking directions to Asda |
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 8HJ, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.