Area Report
Last updated 02 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Rossendale: a school rated Good within a short walk and roughly 7 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around BB4 7TZ.
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?
3Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 10 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 16 schools in total
- IMD education decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Staghills Nursery School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
27crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 27 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 20.1)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
6GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 6 GP, 1 dentist, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: WATERFOOT MEDICAL PRACTICE — 0.5 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 34 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?
11green spaces
- IMD environment decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- beside open access land (7.4 ha total
- no proper park nearby)
Nearest: Playground (0.17 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
9shops & libraries
- 8 supermarkets within 2 mi
- The Co-operative Group, Lidl, Asda, Tesco…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 1.3 mi
Nearest: Co-op Waterfoot — 0.3 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near BB4 7TZ.
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 7TZ
BB4 7TZ scores 67/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and schools — with Co-op Waterfoot 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, BB4 7TZ is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 8,630 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 7/10).
There are 16 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 9 rated Good. The nearest school is Staghills Nursery School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 27 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 6 GP surgeries and 1 dental practice in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is WATERFOOT MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.5 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
