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BB4 9BH

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Hareholme & Waterfoot

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Overview

Postcode BB4 9BH is located in an urban city, within the Hareholme & Waterfoot ward of Rossendale in the North West region, and forms part of the Waterfoot & Stacksteads area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Waterfoot & Stacksteads is £38,638 per year. The nearest station is Walsden, about 5.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
10.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Waterfoot & Stacksteads has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,167 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Waterfoot & Stacksteads has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.5%

Approximately 10.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Waterfoot & Stacksteads is £38,638 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BB4 9BH.

Flood risk

No risk

Waterfoot & Stacksteads near BB4 9BH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Walsden located about 5.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
279
Population density
3,145.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.93(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.17(+51%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.12(-21%)
Public order
3.23(-68%)
Other crime
3.23(+30%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
269
96.42%
Other White
5
1.79%
African
1
0.36%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.36%
Irish
1
0.36%
Total population: 279

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
67
29%
Level 3 (A level)
55
23.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
13.85%
No qualifications
28
12.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
11.26%
Total 16+ residents: 231

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
48
36.09%
Owns outright
47
35.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
14.29%
Social rents from council
7
5.26%
Other social rented
7
5.26%
Total households: 133

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB4 9BH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB4 9BH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Feb 2025Meadow Bank House, John Street, Rossendale, BB4 9BEDetachedFreehold£250,000
03 Oct 20251, Fern Street, Rossendale, BB4 9BLSemi-DetachedLeasehold£175,000
22 Aug 202544, Thornfield Avenue, Rossendale, BB4 7BGSemi-DetachedLeasehold£98,250
17 Oct 2025116, Booth Road, Rossendale, BB4 9BPSemi-DetachedLeasehold£250,000
28 Aug 202549, Booth Road, Rossendale, BB4 9BPSemi-DetachedFreehold£360,000

Schools

In the BB4 9BH postcode area, located within Waterfoot & Stacksteads, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB4 9BH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryBacup and Rawtenstall Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.1 miPrimaryWaterfoot Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryThe Valley Leadership AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB4 9BH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB4 9BH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCo-operative FoodDuke Street, Rossendale, BB4 7EZWalking directions to Co-operative Food

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 9BH, 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)Waterfoot & StacksteadsE02006884
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rossendale 010CE01025391
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BB4 9BH

Is BB4 9BH (Waterfoot & Stacksteads) safe?

The area around BB4 9BH records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 9BH?

The median sale price around BB4 9BH in Waterfoot & Stacksteads is £185,000 (about £189 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB4 9BH?

There are 7 schools close to BB4 9BH, including Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School, Waterfoot Primary School (Good) and The Valley Leadership Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BB4 9BH?

BB4 9BH scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,167 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BB4 9BH (Waterfoot & Stacksteads) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rossendale and Darwen covering BB4 9BH 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.