Abbots Close Rawtenstall, Rossendale
10 addresses across 1 postcode (BB4), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 32400355.
- Sales: 15 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £239,975 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (A: 1, C: 2, D: 1, E: 1, F: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band E; Band D in Rossendale costs £2,520 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Accrington, about 7.3 km (4.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 920 m (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 204 to 207 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St James' Medical Centre, about 250 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 95% of households owned their home and 44% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 42 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | £239,975 | £210,000 | £269,950 |
| 2019 | 1 | £192,500 | £192,500 | £192,500 |
| 2016 | 2 | £177,500 | £170,000 | £185,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £168,000 | £168,000 | £168,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £157,000 | £157,000 | £157,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £69,000 | £69,000 | £69,000 |
| 1999 | 2 | £60,975 | £57,950 | £64,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £74,950 | £74,950 | £74,950 |
| 1997 | 1 | £54,000 | £54,000 | £54,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec 2021 | 5 BB4 8JX | Semi-detached | £269,950 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Mar 2021 | 2 BB4 8JX | Detached | £210,000 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Feb 2019 | 4 BB4 8JX | Semi-detached | £192,500 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Oct 2016 | 4 BB4 8JX | Semi-detached | £170,000 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Apr 2016 | 7 BB4 8JX | Semi-detached | £185,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Jul 2015 | 8 BB4 8JX | Semi-detached | £140,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Dec 2014 | 7 BB4 8JX | Semi-detached | £168,000 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Apr 2009 | 6 BB4 8JX | Semi-detached | £160,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Mar 2007 | 7 BB4 8JX | Semi-detached | £157,000 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Jun 2002 | 5 BB4 8JX | Semi-detached | £110,000 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Sep 2001 | 7 BB4 8JX | Semi-detached | £69,000 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Dec 1999 | 7 BB4 8JX | Semi-detached | £64,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Feb 1999 | 4 BB4 8JX | Semi-detached | £57,950 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Sep 1998 | 1 BB4 8JX | Detached | £74,950 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Jul 1997 | 9 BB4 8JX | Terraced | £54,000 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 83 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (4); House, detached (1); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1976-1982 (3); 1983-1990 (1); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6).
Council tax
What each band costs in Rossendale in 2026-27: Band D £2,520 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,680 | £1,960 | £2,240 | £2,520 | £3,080 | £3,640 | £4,200 | £5,040 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (25% of about 1,000 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Immediate Article 4 Direction for small Houses in Multiple Occupation.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 10 addresses are between 204 m and 207 m above sea level (206 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB4 8JX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Accrington 504,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) |
| Huncoat 25,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8 km (4.9 miles) | |
| Hapton 13,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.2 km (5.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mitton Avenue Constable Lee | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Rawtenstall | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 40.1 km (25 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St James' Medical Centre | 250 m |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rawtenstall Pharmacy | 250 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rossendale Dental Surgery | 250 m |
| Hospital | Accrington Victoria Hospital | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) |
| Police station | Rawtenstall Police Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Simply Local Rossendale, New Church Cashzone | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 280 m² | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 440 m² | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,840 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,590 m² | 310 m |
Landmarks
23 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lee Clough | Valley | 350 m east |
| Edge End Clough | Valley | 780 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Crawshaw Hall Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Balladen Clough | Valley | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Short Clough Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Cribden Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 10 | 10 |
None of the street's 10 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Rossendale: see them on the Rossendale page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 220 m | No published inspection |
| Alder Grange School | Secondary | 11–18 | 280 m | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Rawtenstall Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall | Primary | 5–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Requires improvement (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constable Lee St Pauls C Of E School (Kitchen) BB4 8HT | School/college/university | 110 m | 5 Very good | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Alder Grange School BB4 8HW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 14 Sep 2026 |
| St James The Less Play Group BB4 8HH | School/college/university | 250 m | Exempt | |
| St James The Less Parish Centre Luncheon Club BB4 8HH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Rowlands Pharmacy BB4 8HH | Retailers - other | 250 m | Exempt | |
| J & K Food And Booze BB4 8HH | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Bambinos Nursery BB4 8HY | School/college/university | 300 m | 5 Very good | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Kashmir Restaurant BB4 8HH | Other catering premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Spar Stores BB4 8EW | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Bumba's Grill BB4 8EW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 28 May 2026 |
| Heng Ju BB4 8EW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Naga Spice BB4 8EW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sheng BB4 8EW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Pendleton Avenue (14); On or near Slaidburn Avenue (8); On or near Wiswell Close (7); On or near Cribden Street (3); On or near Back Constablelee (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 95% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 59% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 38% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 26% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 47% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 44% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- BB4 8JX: 10 addresses of 13 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Greave Close · Constable Lee Crescent · Whalley Drive · Wiswell Close · Mitton Avenue · Pendleton Avenue · Chatburn Close · Calder Road · Slaidburn Avenue · Lee Street · Worston Close · Hollin Lane
All the streets in BB4 and across Rossendale.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.