Area Report
Last updated 28 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A well-off pocket of Rossendale: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 7 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and less recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around BB4 4EY.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
7Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 12 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 20 schools in total
- IMD education decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Haslingden High School and Sixth Form (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
5crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 5 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 3.8)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
5GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 5 GP, 1 dentist, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: HASLINGDEN HEALTHCARE — 1.0 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 26 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
8green spaces
- IMD environment decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 45.8 ha total
- largest park 39 ha (0.32 mi away)
Nearest: Rossendale Golf Course — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
11shops & libraries
- 9 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, Marks and Spencer, Iceland, The Co-operative Group…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 1.1 mi
Nearest: Tesco Rossendale Superstore — 0.3 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near BB4 4EY.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in BB4.
Average sold price by property type across the BB4 district, 2021–2026.
About BB4 4EY
BB4 4EY scores 86/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and safety — with Haslingden High School and Sixth Form within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, BB4 4EY is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 8/10, ranked 23,509 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is moderate (IMD housing decile 5/10).
There are 20 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 10 rated Good. The nearest school is Haslingden High School and Sixth Form (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 5 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 5 GP surgeries and 1 dental practice in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is HASLINGDEN HEALTHCARE, 1.0 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
