Postcode BB4 8SJ 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 very high crime levels, with around 155.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Rawtenstall is £38,400 per year. The nearest station is Accrington located about 4.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Whittaker Park.
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.
Rawtenstall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 155.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.8% 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 of residents in Rawtenstall is £38,400 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 220 ft away from BB4 8SJ.
Rawtenstall near BB4 8SJ 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 4.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Whittaker Park | Large | Walking directions to Whittaker Park |
| 0.3 mi | Fall barn park | Small | Walking directions to Fall barn park |
Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £196,540 in Longholme area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £545,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £390,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £190,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £252,500 |
| Terraced | 51 | £153,000 |
10 year median price trend in Longholme
In the BB4 8SJ postcode area, located within Rawtenstall, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB4 8SJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Holly Mount Way, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, BB4 8EL | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Bocholt Way, Rossendale, BB4 6DB | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Longholme Road, Rossendale, BB4 6AF | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Bacup Road, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, BB4 7NG | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | 8 Swanney Lodge Road, Rossendale, BB4 6HW | Walking directions to Aldi |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.