Fall Barn Road Rawtenstall, Rossendale
2 addresses across 1 postcode (BB4), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 32402470.
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Accrington, about 8.2 km (5.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 210 m away, and Library Gardens (0.2 hectares) is about 430 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 169 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Ilex View Medical Practice, about 50 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 410 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 73% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 83 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (59% of about 1,260 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- THE WEAVER'S COTTAGE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- THE HERITAGE ARCADE AND ADJACENT BUILDINGS AT 23-27 BACUP ROAD, RAWTENSTALL: up to 42 homes, permissioned (300 m)
- Bacup Road, Rawtenstall, BB4 7PA, permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- MAGISTRATES COURT, RAWTENSTALL: up to 11 homes, permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 46 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 40 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 40 low and 0 very low.
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: the postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 169 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB4 7NW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Accrington 504,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.2 km (5.1 miles) |
| Huncoat 25,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9 km (5.6 miles) | |
| Church and Oswaldtwistle 59,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.1 km (5.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 36 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cricket Ground Rossendale | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus station Rawtenstall | 240 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 250 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 39.1 km (24 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ilex View Medical Practice | 50 m |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 340 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Denpoint Dental Care | 390 m |
| Hospital | Accrington Victoria Hospital | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) |
| Police station | Rawtenstall Police Station | 230 m |
| Cash machines | Simply Local Rossendale, New Church Cashzone | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 280 m² | 210 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Library Gardens 2,020 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hall Carr Childrens Play Area 1,010 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Worswick Memorial Cricket Ground 1.4 ha | 170 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,380 m² | 360 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 0.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Rawtenstall Cenotaph, a listed building (Grade II*), 450 m (0.3 miles) west. 34 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* | 450 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rossendale Valley | Valley | 300 m south |
| Balladen Clough | Valley | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Lee Clough | Valley | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Hawks Clough Plantation | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Cribden Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Short Clough Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 2 |
2 of the street's 2 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Rawtenstall Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall | Primary | 5–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Alder Grange School | Secondary | 11–18 | 880 m (0.5 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 |
| Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Staghills Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Newchurch | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Requires improvement (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rossendale Hospice BB4 7PL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 50 m | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Rossendale Hospice BB4 7PL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 50 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Kays Fish And Chips BB4 7NW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 4 Good | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Xeenaz Kebab And Pizza BB4 7NW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 21 May 2026 |
| Jacksons Bar BB4 7ND | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2024 |
| The Guzzling Pig BB4 7LS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2024 |
| Mannings BB4 7LS | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| North Street Indian Restaurant BB4 7LX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 4 Good | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Pizzaman's Pizzeria BB4 7UW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Currywala BB4 7PA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Rawtenstall Conservative Club BB4 7QT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Market Fresh Fruit & Veg BB4 7ND | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2024 |
| The Bees Knees BB4 7ND | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 5 Very good | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Bargain World BB4 7QN | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2024 |
| Boho BB4 7QN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 m | 5 Very good | 1 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Yarraville Street (15); On or near Lord Street (11); On or near Markross Street (11); On or near Fall Barn Road (11); On or near Parking Area (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 73% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 33% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 26% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 46% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 87% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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 7NW: 2 addresses of 60 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Bacup Road · Fallbarn Crescent · Peter Street · Bacup Road · Cape Street · Cape Street · Buller Street · Worswick Green · Hamer Street · Markross Street · Kay Street · Bocholt Way
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.