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BB4

ROSSENDALE

Lancashire, North West, England

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BB4 is the postcode district for ROSSENDALE, located in Lancashire, North West.

Avg price £227,876
1yr change ▲ 6.5%
Crime 58% below avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£227,876

▲ 6.5% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

21% below national avg

Crime Rate

34.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

58% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

27 schools

Broadband Speed

300 Mbps

Property Prices in BB4

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BB4 is £227,876, which is 10% below the Lancashire average of £254,476.

Properties in BB4 cost 20.6% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BB4 have risen 6.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £396,750 370
Semi-detached £236,777 446
Terraced £156,969 957
Flat £155,506 138
All types £227,876 2002

5-Year Price History

£222K £226K £230K £234K £238K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in BB4

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 34.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BB4 has a crime rate well 58% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
10.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
1.7 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
9.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
5.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in BB4

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BB4 has 27 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Hillside Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Staghills Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Haslingden Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Helmshore Primary School Primary Good mi
Water Primary School Primary Good mi

2

Outstanding

3

Good

1

Requires improvement

1

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

73,045

Population

62

Median Age

33%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
33.0%
Private rent
15.0%
Social rent
15.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BB4 are 300.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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300.0 Mbps

Avg Download

54.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

74%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BB4 is collected by Rossendale. The Band D rate is £2,211/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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BB4 — ROSSENDALE

Area Summary

BB4 (ROSSENDALE) offers affordable property prices (£227,876, 21% below national average), low crime (58% below national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (300 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about BB4 ROSSENDALE

What is the average house price in BB4 ROSSENDALE?
The average house price in BB4 (ROSSENDALE) is £227,876, based on 2002 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 21% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 6.5% over the past year.
Is BB4 ROSSENDALE a safe area to live?
Crime in BB4 is significantly below the national average (34.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (10.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (9.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of BB4 ROSSENDALE?
The population of BB4 (ROSSENDALE) is approximately 73,045 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 33% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 15% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in BB4?
The average broadband download speed in BB4 is 300 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 94% of premises, ultrafast to 74%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in BB4 ROSSENDALE?
There are 27 schools in or near BB4. 19% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 3 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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