Carr Farm Close Rawtenstall, Rossendale
5 addresses across 2 postcodes (BB4), about 110 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 32402542.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2019 the median was £314,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2).
- 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 A; Band D in Rossendale costs £2,520 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 60% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Accrington, about 8.5 km (5.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Whitaker Park, is about 850 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 209 to 218 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 5 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Ilex View Medical Practice, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 200 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 38% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 41 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | £314,000 | £249,000 | £379,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £335,000 | £335,000 | £335,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £191,000 | £191,000 | £191,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £30,000 | £30,000 | £30,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 May 2019 | 4 BB4 6HB | Detached | £379,000 | |
| 10 May 2019 | 2 BB4 6HB | Semi-detached | £249,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2015 | 3 BB4 6HB | Detached | £325,000 | |
| 7 Mar 2014 | 4 BB4 6HB | Detached | £335,000 | New build. |
| 14 Oct 2013 | 2 BB4 6HB | Semi-detached | £191,000 | |
| 4 Oct 2002 | 1 BB4 6HB | Terraced | £30,000 |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 124 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (1); House, detached (1). Built: 2012-2021 (1); 2012 onwards (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 A (95% of about 600 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 2.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Immediate Article 4 Direction for small Houses in Multiple Occupation.
- Tree preservation orders: 3 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- CARR FARMHOUSE, grade II
- GRAVESTONE IN THE GROUNDS OF CARR HOUSE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- MAGISTRATES COURT, RAWTENSTALL: up to 11 homes, permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
- THE HERITAGE ARCADE AND ADJACENT BUILDINGS AT 23-27 BACUP ROAD, RAWTENSTALL: up to 42 homes, permissioned (860 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 5 addresses are between 209 m and 218 m above sea level (213 m on average); the ground rises about 9 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB4 6DX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BB4 6HB | 100% | 60% | 60% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Accrington 504,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) |
| Entwistle 20,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.3 km (5.8 miles) | |
| Church and Oswaldtwistle 59,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.3 km (5.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 26 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Shawfield Balladen | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Arrival Std Rawtenstall | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 38.2 km (24 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ilex View Medical Practice | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Denpoint Dental Care | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Accrington Victoria Hospital | 9 km (5.6 miles) |
| Police station | Rawtenstall Police Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Simply Local Rossendale, New Church Cashzone | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Whitaker Park 8.3 ha | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hall Carr Childrens Play Area 1,010 m² | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,100 m² | 300 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Rawtenstall Cenotaph, a listed building (Grade II*), 870 m (0.5 miles) north. 21 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cenotaph | Listed building, Grade II* | 870 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| New Barn Clough | Valley | 640 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Rossendale Valley | Valley | 760 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Hawks Clough Plantation | Wood | 870 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Hawks Clough | Valley | 900 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Cowpe Lowe | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Scout Moor High Level Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 5 |
1 of the street's 5 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
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 Balladen Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 70 m | 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 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall | Primary | 5–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Rawtenstall Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Alder Grange School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | 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 |
| Haslingden Broadway Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keys Child Care BB4 6DS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | Exempt | |
| Cherry Crescent Centre BB4 6DL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Thoroughbreads BB4 6DD | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Big Js BB4 6DD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Cherry Tree Lodge Ltd BB4 6DJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Hoopers Premier | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Aug 2024 |
| Raft Foodbank BB4 6DJ | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Apr 2024 |
| Railway Tavern Rawtenstall BB4 6DD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Linden Lea (14); On or near Dearden Nook (10); On or near Heather Bank (8); On or near Hill View (3); On or near Lavender Hill (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 38% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 21% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 49% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 12% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 29% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
Nearby streets
Hardman Avenue · Hill View · Yew Tree Grove · Lavender Hill · Linden Lea · Heather Bank · Chestnut Drive · Dearden Nook · Sycamore Crescent · New Barn Lane · Shawfield · Larch Close
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.