Limewood Close Haslingden, Rossendale
34 addresses across 2 postcodes (BB4), about 150 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 32402250.
- Sales: 62 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £435,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 21 homes have an energy certificate (C: 17, D: 3, E: 1).
- Flood: 6 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 C; 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 Entwistle, about 6.5 km (4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Memorial Grounds, is about 260 m 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: Its addresses are 179 to 186 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 34 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Haslingden Healthcare, about 2 km (1.2 miles) away.
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 84% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £435,000 | £435,000 | £435,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £267,500 | £255,000 | £280,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 |
| 2017 | 4 | £236,500 | £185,000 | £285,000 |
| 2015 | 4 | £223,500 | £185,000 | £370,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £244,750 | £240,000 | £249,500 |
| 2012 | 2 | £225,000 | £165,000 | £285,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 |
| 2010 | 3 | £200,000 | £180,000 | £312,500 |
| 2009 | 1 | £247,000 | £247,000 | £247,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mar 2026 | 6 BB4 4HZ | Detached | £435,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Oct 2024 | 5 BB4 4HZ | Terraced | £275,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 May 2023 | 43 BB4 4HZ | Other | £9,350 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Jun 2021 | 23 BB4 4HZ | Terraced | £280,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Jun 2021 | 17 BB4 4HZ | Semi-detached | £255,000 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Mar 2020 | 23 BB4 4HZ | Terraced | £245,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Nov 2017 | 33 BB4 4HZ | Detached | £285,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Sep 2017 | 35 BB4 4HZ | Detached | £230,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Jul 2017 | 6 BB4 4HZ | Detached | £243,000 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Feb 2017 | 23 BB4 4HZ | Terraced | £185,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Oct 2015 | 17 BB4 4HZ | Semi-detached | £185,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Jul 2015 | 5 BB4 4HZ | Terraced | £187,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Mar 2015 | 8 BB4 4HZ | Detached | £260,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Jan 2015 | 43 BB4 4HZ | Detached | £370,000 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Apr 2014 | 45 BB4 4HZ | Detached | £245,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Jul 2013 | 14 BB4 4HZ | Detached | £240,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 May 2013 | 10 BB4 4HZ | Detached | £249,500 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Jul 2012 | 31 BB4 4HZ | Terraced | £165,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Feb 2012 | 33 BB4 4HZ | Detached | £285,000 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Nov 2011 | 16 BB4 4HZ | Detached | £245,000 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Oct 2010 | 15 BB4 4HZ | Semi-detached | £200,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Jul 2010 | 21 BB4 4HZ | Terraced | £180,000 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Jun 2010 | 4 BB4 4HZ | Detached | £312,500 | Leasehold. |
| 2 Sep 2009 | 2 BB4 4HZ | Semi-detached | £247,000 | |
| 1 Nov 2007 | 12 BB4 4HZ | Detached | £352,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Dec 2006 | 1 BB4 4HZ | Detached | £236,500 | Leasehold. |
| 12 May 2006 | 35 BB4 4HZ | Detached | £265,000 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Feb 2006 | 43 BB4 4HZ | Detached | £335,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Oct 2005 | 21 BB4 4HZ | Terraced | £183,000 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Oct 2005 | 23 BB4 4HZ | Terraced | £182,500 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Oct 2005 | 31 BB4 4HZ | Semi-detached | £175,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Apr 2005 | 16 BB4 4HZ | Detached | £247,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Jan 2005 | 2 BB4 4HZ | Semi-detached | £292,000 | |
| 10 Jan 2005 | 14 BB4 4HZ | Detached | £188,950 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 17 Dec 2004 | 12 BB4 4HZ | Detached | £297,350 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 17 Dec 2004 | 10 BB4 4HZ | Detached | £261,838 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 3 Dec 2004 | 8 BB4 4HZ | Detached | £222,220 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 22 Oct 2004 | 7 BB4 4HZ | Terraced | £179,950 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Aug 2004 | 9 BB4 4HZ | Terraced | £175,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Jul 2004 | 16 BB4 4HZ | Detached | £188,950 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 7 Jul 2004 | 43 BB4 4HZ | Detached | £269,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 30 Jun 2004 | 31 BB4 4HZ | Semi-detached | £168,500 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 30 Jun 2004 | 17 BB4 4HZ | Semi-detached | £165,750 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 25 Jun 2004 | 45 BB4 4HZ | Detached | £215,650 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 25 Jun 2004 | 25 BB4 4HZ | Terraced | £158,700 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 25 Jun 2004 | 23 BB4 4HZ | Terraced | £157,750 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 18 Jun 2004 | 41 BB4 4HZ | Detached | £215,650 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 18 Jun 2004 | 29 BB4 4HZ | Semi-detached | £161,250 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 18 Jun 2004 | 27 BB4 4HZ | Semi-detached | £161,250 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 2 Jun 2004 | 19 BB4 4HZ | Semi-detached | £167,450 | New build. Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
21 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 111 m². Most common: House, detached (11); House, end-terrace (6); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 2003-2006 (18); 1996-2002 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (14); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (17 addresses)
- 1, Limewood Close, Helmshore
- 3, Limewood Close, Helmshore
- 4, Limewood Close, Helmshore
- 6, Limewood Close, Helmshore
- 8, Limewood Close, Helmshore
- 10, Limewood Close, Helmshore
- 11, Limewood Close, Helmshore
- 12, Limewood Close, Helmshore
- 14, Limewood Close, Helmshore
- 15, Limewood Close, Helmshore
- 16, Limewood Close, Helmshore
- 19, Limewood Close, Helmshore
- 23, Limewood Close, Helmshore
- 25, Limewood Close, Helmshore
- 31, Limewood Close, Helmshore
- 35, Limewood Close, Helmshore
- 43, Limewood Close, Helmshore
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 C (37% of about 670 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
Finished in the last three months
- 30 August 2026 to 4 September 2026: United Utilities Water Ltd, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
- 12 August 2026 to 17 August 2026: United Utilities Water Ltd, Utility repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 6 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 8 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| BB4 4HZ | not in 2 or 3 | 5 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| BB4 4JR | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 5 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 34 addresses are between 179 m and 186 m above sea level (182 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB4 4HZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BB4 4JR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Entwistle 20,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.5 km (4 miles) |
| Accrington 504,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.8 km (4.9 miles) | |
| Church and Oswaldtwistle 59,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.1 km (5.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Station Hotel Helmshore | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Arrival Std Rawtenstall | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 37.7 km (23 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Haslingden Healthcare | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Everest Pharmacy Helmshore | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Haslingden Dental Partnership | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Accrington Victoria Hospital | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) |
| Police station | Lancashire Police - Haslingden Customer Service Reception | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | Haslingden Service Station | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Memorial Grounds 4,880 m² | 260 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 2.1 ha | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,930 m² | 380 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,270 m² | 330 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.0 ha | 390 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 2.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Higher Mill, Helmshore, a scheduled monument, 580 m (0.4 miles) north-west. 15 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Higher Mill, Helmshore | Scheduled monument | 580 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rothwell Wood | Wood | 530 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 650 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Park House Wood | Wood | 700 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Schofield Wood | Wood | 880 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Kenyon Clough | Valley | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Tor Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
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) | 10.0 | 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 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 29 | 34 |
5 of the street's 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helmshore Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 300 m | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Veronica's Roman Catholic Primary School, Helmshore | Primary | 4–11 | 360 m | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Haslingden High School and Sixth Form | Secondary | 11–18 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong 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 km (0.6 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 |
| Haslingden Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Refectory BB4 4JS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Sunnybank Social Club BB4 4LQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2026 |
| The Cotton House BB4 4LQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Neary's BB4 4JR | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2024 |
| St. Veronicas Church Hall BB4 4JR | Other catering premises | 210 m | Exempt | |
| Station Hotel BB4 4JR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Snig Hole Snacks BB4 4AB | Mobile caterer | 230 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 3 Aug 2026 |
| OPP STOP 24/7 BB4 4LP | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Helmshore Primary School (Kitchen) BB4 4JW | School/college/university | 330 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Acorns Club BB4 4JW | School/college/university | 330 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Village Stores Limited BB4 4LX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 9 Sep 2026 |
| TFP (Central) LTD BB4 4LX | Manufacturers/packers | 350 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 28 May 2026 |
| St Veronicas Primary School (Kitchen) BB4 4EZ | School/college/university | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Helmshore Pharmacy BB4 4HD | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Pearsons BB4 4HD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 25 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Rhodes Avenue (5); On or near Laburnum Road (2); On or near Granville Street (2); On or near Limewood Close (1); On or near West View (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 84% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 48% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 35% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 43% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 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 9 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
Bridge End Close · West View · Kingston Crescent · Ogden Close · Granville Street · Ogden Drive · Bridge End · Laburnum Road · Rhodes Avenue · Mayfair Close · St Thomas Close · Riverside Walk
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.