Postcode insights

BB4 8TU

Oakenhead Wood Old Road

Longholme

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Detailed insights for BB4 8TU

Overview

Postcode BB4 8TU 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below 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 4.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Whittaker Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
1.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

Rawtenstall has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,314 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Rawtenstall has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.8%

Approximately 1.8% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Rawtenstall is £45,351 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 9 ft away from BB4 8TU.

Flood risk

No risk

Rawtenstall near BB4 8TU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Accrington located about 4.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BB4 8TU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWhittaker ParkLargeWalking directions to Whittaker Park

Area Profile

Population
313
Population density
675.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.3(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.06(+1%)
Shoplifting
10.09(+75%)
Public order
6.9(-32%)
Burglary
5.84(+5%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
291
92.38%
Other White
8
2.54%
Chinese
5
1.59%
Irish
5
1.59%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.95%
Total population: 315

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
121
49.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
13.06%
Level 3 (A level)
32
13.06%
No qualifications
27
11.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
9.39%
Total 16+ residents: 245

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
59
53.64%
Owns outright
46
41.82%
Other social rented
2
1.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
2
1.82%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.91%
Total households: 110

Property prices in Longholme

Median price£199,950
Price per sq ft£218
Sales (last 12 months)87
Typical range (middle 50%)£154K – £311K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Longholme over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£371,250£299
Semi-Detached20£246,500£291
Flats8£178,500£186
Terraced39£154,425£182

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Longholme

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longholme.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longholme.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longholme.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longholme.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Longholme in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB4 8TU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB4 8TU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Nov 202510, Meadow Bank, Oakenhead Wood Old Road, Rossendale, BB4 8TUTerracedFreehold£167,000
05 Sept 20252, Oakenhead, Rossendale, BB4 8RTTerracedFreehold£310,000
26 Sept 202516, Lower Cribden Avenue, Rossendale, BB4 6SWDetachedLeasehold£497,000
24 Sept 20257, Lower Cribden Avenue, Rossendale, BB4 6SWDetachedFreehold£560,000
10 Nov 202535, Oaklands Drive, Rossendale, BB4 6SADetachedLeasehold£377,500

Schools

In the BB4 8TU postcode area, located within Rawtenstall, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB4 8TU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableBelmont SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableRawtenstall Cribden House Community Special SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimarySt James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, RawtenstallVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB4 8TU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miM&S FoodhallUnit A1 New Hall Hey Retail ParK, Rossendale, BB4 6HRWalking directions to M&S Foodhall

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

Local councillors

Liz McInnes

Longholme - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Matt Norton

Longholme - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Samantha Harrison

Longholme - 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
WardLongholmeE05015824
ParishRossendale, unparished areaE43000099
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)RawtenstallE02005281
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rossendale 004FE01025387
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BB4 8TU

Is BB4 8TU (Rawtenstall) safe?

The area around BB4 8TU records about 55 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near BB4 8TU?

The median sale price around BB4 8TU in Rawtenstall is £199,950 (about £218 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB4 8TU?

There are 12 schools close to BB4 8TU, including Belmont School (Good), Rawtenstall Cribden House Community Special School (Outstanding) and St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BB4 8TU?

BB4 8TU scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,314 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BB4 8TU (Rawtenstall) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rossendale and Darwen covering BB4 8TU 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).

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.