Postcode BL8 4PG is located in an urban city, within the Helmshore ward of Rossendale in the North West region, and forms part of the Helmshore area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 14.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 87% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Helmshore is £52,090 per year. The nearest station is Entwistle, about 3.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Helmshore has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,314 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 5% least deprived areas in England.
Helmshore has a very low crime rate, with approximately 14.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Helmshore is £52,090 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 26 ft away from BL8 4PG.
Helmshore near BL8 4PG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Entwistle located about 3.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £247,000 (about £274 per square foot) in Helmshore area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £340,000 | £357 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £243,500 | £284 |
| Terraced | 21 | £190,000 | £216 |
| Flats | 13 | £155,000 | £205 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £200,000 | £196,500 | £144,000 | £120,000 |
| 2017 | £230,500 | £170,000 | £165,000 | £152,500 |
| 2018 | £265,000 | £187,500 | £163,000 | £128,000 |
| 2019 | £235,000 | £156,500 | £180,000 | £130,000 |
| 2020 | £319,000 | £198,500 | £175,000 | £158,000 |
| 2021 | £335,000 | £192,475 | £215,000 | £164,750 |
| 2022 | £315,000 | £155,000 | £246,950 | £195,000 |
| 2023 | £321,500 | £175,500 | £220,000 | £171,250 |
| 2024 | £317,500 | £250,000 | £217,500 | £180,000 |
| 2025 | £345,000 | £210,000 | £240,000 | £173,000 |
| 2026 | £417,500 | £133,000 | £232,000 | £195,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £200 | £152 | £177 | £152 |
| 2017 | £216 | £184 | £193 | £135 |
| 2018 | £225 | £187 | £200 | £148 |
| 2019 | £232 | £197 | £188 | £141 |
| 2020 | £251 | £197 | £204 | £161 |
| 2021 | £262 | £218 | £227 | £172 |
| 2022 | £347 | £249 | £280 | £194 |
| 2023 | £319 | £269 | £267 | £211 |
| 2024 | £279 | £300 | £272 | £212 |
| 2025 | £308 | £207 | £276 | £193 |
| 2026 | £370 | £203 | £342 | £245 |
No sales records found in the last 18 months.
In the BL8 4PG postcode area, located within Helmshore, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Rossendale district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BL8 4PG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alan Woods
Helmshore - Elected 2 May 2024
Ann Hodgkiss
Helmshore - Elected 2 May 2024
Samara Barnes
Helmshore - Elected 2 May 2024
Andy MacNae
Rossendale and Darwen - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BL8 4PG records about 14 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around BL8 4PG in Helmshore is £247,000 (about £274 per square foot) based on 84 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to BL8 4PG, including Woodlands (Good) and Ramsbottom Stubbins Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BL8 4PG scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,314 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Rossendale and Darwen covering BL8 4PG is Andy MacNae (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Alan Woods (Conservative and Unionist Party), Ann Hodgkiss (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Samara Barnes (Labour Party).
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.