Area Report
Last updated 25 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the more comfortable corners of Rossendale: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 6 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 8HW.
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?
4Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 15 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 24 schools in total
- IMD education decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
9crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 9 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 7)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
5GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 5 GP, 2 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: PES@DAVID GOULD OPTICIANS, LSC ICB — 0.5 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 21 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 6 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 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 9.3 ha total
- largest park 6.5 ha (0.45 mi away)
Nearest: Rawtenstall Cemetery — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
13shops & libraries
- 10 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Spar, Asda, Lidl, Tesco…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.6 mi
Nearest: Spar - Rawtenstall — 0.1 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near BB4 8HW.
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 8HW
BB4 8HW scores 90/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and local amenities — with Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School 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 8HW is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 10/10, ranked 30,738 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 24 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 13 rated Good. The nearest school is Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 9 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 5 GP surgeries and 2 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is PES@DAVID GOULD OPTICIANS, LSC ICB, 0.5 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
