Living in BB4, Rossendale
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around BB4 in Rossendale. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Rossendale: £193,320, up 4.6% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North West average is £219,922.
What actually sold around BB4
90 recorded home sales on the streets around central BB4 in the last 2 years, with a median of £155,000 and a range from £70,000 to £365,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 IVY GROVE, BB4 8HF | terraced | £102,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 24 ALEXANDRIA STREET, BB4 8HP | terraced | £133,500 | 2026-04-20 |
| 14 BEECH STREET, BB4 8JL | terraced | £135,000 | 2026-04-20 |
| 36 HOLLAND AVENUE, BB4 8JJ | terraced | £155,000 | 2026-03-16 |
| 22 BEECH STREET, BB4 8JL | terraced | £135,000 | 2026-03-03 |
| 47 HOLLAND AVENUE, BB4 8JJ | terraced | £185,000 | 2026-02-26 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
26 schools within 3 miles , of which 83% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden | Primary | Outstanding | 1.0 mi |
| St Veronica's Roman Catholic Primary School, Helmshore | Primary | Good | 1.8 mi |
| Helmshore Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.9 mi |
| St John's Stonefold CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.1 mi |
| All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy | Secondary | Requires improvement | 0.8 mi |
| St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall | Primary | Not rated | 0.0 mi |
16 state primary and 3 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 17.3% |
| Skilled trades | 13.4% |
| Elementary occupations | 13.2% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.6% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 10.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
108 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central BB4 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Rossendale's figures.
Common questions about BB4
What is the average house price in BB4?
The average sold price in Rossendale is £193,320 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in BB4?
Prices in Rossendale are up 4.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in BB4?
The median of 90 recorded sales around central BB4 in the last 2 years is £155,000, ranging from £70,000 to £365,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in BB4?
26 schools sit within 3 miles of central BB4, and 83% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in BB4?
108 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BB4 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is BB4 at risk of flooding?
Central BB4 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is BB4 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 83% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £155,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 108 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is BB4 safe?
108 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BB4 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? BB4 or OL13, BB4 or BL0, BB4 or BB5.
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