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BB4 9PU

Rock Bridge Fold

Whitewell & Stacksteads

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Detailed insights for BB4 9PU

Overview

Postcode BB4 9PU is located in an urban city, within the Whitewell & Stacksteads ward of Rossendale in the North West region, and forms part of the Crawshawbooth, Reedsholme & Water area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Crawshawbooth, Reedsholme & Water is £53,480 per year. The nearest station is Burnley Manchester Road, about 4.9 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Crawshawbooth, Reedsholme & Water has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,910 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Crawshawbooth, Reedsholme & Water has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Crawshawbooth, Reedsholme & Water is £53,480 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Crawshawbooth, Reedsholme & Water near BB4 9PU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Burnley Manchester Road located about 4.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
249
Population density
1,790.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
24.61(+37%)
Violence and sexual offences
20.39(-45%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.74(-14%)
Public order
4.22(-58%)
Other crime
3.52(+42%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
233
93.57%
Other White
6
2.41%
Indian
3
1.2%
Caribbean
3
1.2%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.8%
Total population: 249

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
64
29.91%
No qualifications
41
19.16%
Level 3 (A level)
39
18.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
13.08%
Apprenticeship
21
9.81%
Total 16+ residents: 214

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
52
45.61%
Owns with a mortgage
50
43.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.65%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.88%
Total households: 114

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 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB4 9PU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB4 9PU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Feb 20268, Rock Bridge Fold, Rossendale, BB4 9PUTerracedFreehold£163,000
22 Jan 202629, Rock Bridge Fold, Rossendale, BB4 9PUSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
13 Jun 2025The Chapel, Chapel Mews, Burnley Road East, Rossendale, BB4 9NTSemi-DetachedFreehold£550,000
24 Oct 20254, Phillipstown, Rossendale, BB4 9NZOtherLeasehold£125,000
30 Apr 20257, Crabtree Buildings, Rossendale, BB4 9PATerracedLeasehold£135,000

Schools

In the BB4 9PU postcode area, located within Crawshawbooth, Reedsholme & Water, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB4 9PU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.8 miPrimarySt Anne's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

1.0 miPrimaryWater Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 9PU, 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)Crawshawbooth, Reedsholme & WaterE02005278
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rossendale 001DE01025393
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1987-04-01

Frequently asked questions about BB4 9PU

Is BB4 9PU (Crawshawbooth, Reedsholme & Water) safe?

The area around BB4 9PU records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 9PU?

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

What schools are near BB4 9PU?

There are 2 schools close to BB4 9PU, including St Anne's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Water Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BB4 9PU?

BB4 9PU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,910 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BB4 9PU (Crawshawbooth, Reedsholme & Water) in Parliament and on the local council?

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