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BB4 9BQ

Booth Road

Whitewell & Stacksteads

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Detailed insights for BB4 9BQ

Overview

Postcode BB4 9BQ is located in an urban city, within the Whitewell & Stacksteads ward of Rossendale in the North West region, and forms part of the Waterfoot & Stacksteads area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
20.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Waterfoot & Stacksteads has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,130 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Waterfoot & Stacksteads has an average crime rate, with approximately 51 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20.3%

Approximately 20.3% 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 9BQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Waterfoot & Stacksteads near BB4 9BQ 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
378
Population density
1,890.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.87(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.21(+18%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.94(+11%)
Burglary
5.96(+8%)
Public order
4.64(-54%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
354
93.65%
Pakistani
8
2.12%
Irish
7
1.85%
Other White
6
1.59%
Indian
2
0.53%
Total population: 378

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
95
29.78%
No qualifications
62
19.44%
Level 3 (A level)
59
18.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
56
17.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
6.27%
Total 16+ residents: 319

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
63
34.62%
Owns with a mortgage
54
29.67%
Other social rented
32
17.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
13.19%
Social rents from council
5
2.75%
Total households: 182

Property prices in Whitewell & Stacksteads

Median price£164,000
Price per sq ft£195
Sales (last 12 months)86
Typical range (middle 50%)£135K – £209K

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £164,000 (about £195 per square foot) in Whitewell & Stacksteads area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £775,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Whitewell & Stacksteads over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£308,750£272
Semi-Detached22£199,000£218
Flats2£176,910£299
Terraced54£147,500£173

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Whitewell & Stacksteads

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitewell & Stacksteads.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215,000£125,250£77,000
2017£228,750£115,000£88,000
2018£335,000£115,000£90,000
2019£253,125£122,000£81,000
2020£310,000£137,000£100,000
2021£293,750£163,750£125,000
2022£280,000£172,500£125,000
2023£285,000£175,000£135,000
2024£450,000£161,000£145,000
2025£337,500£180,000£140,000
2026£165,000£165,000£155,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitewell & Stacksteads.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whitewell & Stacksteads.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£164£128£100
2017£169£126£103
2018£175£115£107
2019£227£142£108
2020£192£151£119
2021£195£179£134
2022£241£197£142
2023£276£182£150
2024£291£202£165
2025£272£204£165
2026£232£235£196
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whitewell & Stacksteads.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Whitewell & Stacksteads in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB4 9BQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB4 9BQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Oct 20251, Fern Street, Rossendale, BB4 9BLSemi-DetachedLeasehold£175,000
03 Feb 2025Meadow Bank House, John Street, Rossendale, BB4 9BEDetachedFreehold£250,000
05 Dec 20258, Wolfenden Green, Rossendale, BB4 9DADetachedLeasehold£475,000
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 9BQ postcode area, located within Waterfoot & Stacksteads, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB4 9BQ
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 9BQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB4 9BQ
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 9BQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Bob Bauld

Whitewell & Stacksteads - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

John Payne

Whitewell & Stacksteads - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Julie Adshead

Whitewell & Stacksteads - Elected 2 May 2024

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 010EE01025394
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BB4 9BQ

Is BB4 9BQ (Waterfoot & Stacksteads) safe?

The area around BB4 9BQ records about 51 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 9BQ?

The median sale price around BB4 9BQ in Waterfoot & Stacksteads is £164,000 (about £195 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB4 9BQ?

There are 7 schools close to BB4 9BQ, 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 9BQ?

BB4 9BQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,130 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Rossendale and Darwen covering BB4 9BQ is Andy MacNae (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Bob Bauld (Green Party), John Payne (Green Party) and Julie Adshead (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.