Mount Avenue Rawtenstall, Rossendale
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (BB4), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 32400457.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2020 the median was £220,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 5).
- 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 Walsden, about 9.5 km (5.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 270 m away, and Edgeside Park (7.3 hectares) is about 310 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 212 to 220 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Waterfoot Medical Practice, about 390 m away.
- People: About 370 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 60% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 78 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £39,000 | £39,000 | £39,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £56,500 | £56,500 | £56,500 |
| 1995 | 1 | £50,500 | £50,500 | £50,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jun 2020 | 6 BB4 7BH | Semi-detached | £220,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Apr 2017 | 4 BB4 7BH | Semi-detached | £140,000 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Nov 1999 | 4 BB4 7BH | Semi-detached | £39,000 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Jul 1997 | 6 BB4 7BH | Semi-detached | £56,500 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Sep 1995 | 4 BB4 7BH | Semi-detached | £50,500 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 47 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (2); Bungalow, end-terrace (2); Bungalow, mid-terrace (2). Built: 1930-1949 (3); 1950-1966 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (4); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
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 (55% of about 690 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- KNOTT MILL WORKS, MILLER BARN LANE, WATERFOOT: up to 5 homes, permissioned (230 m)
- PARK ROAD GARAGE SITE, WATERFOOT, not permissioned (290 m)
- BOLTON AND CARR MILLS, COWPE: up to 11 homes, not permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- CARR MILL, COWPE ROAD, not permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- VILLAGE PINE GLEN TOP WORKS, STACKSTEADS: up to 14 homes, permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- GLEN MILL, STACKSTEADS: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- LAND BY ST PETER'S SCHOOL, WATERFOOT, not permissioned (850 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 31 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 1 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: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| BB4 7BH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BB4 7AU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 212 m and 220 m above sea level (217 m on average); the ground rises about 8 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB4 7AU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BB4 7BH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Walsden 80,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.5 km (5.9 miles) |
| Todmorden 718,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10 km (6.2 miles) | |
| Burnley Manchester Road 583,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.1 km (6.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 39 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Jolly Sailor Hey Head | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus station Rawtenstall | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 340 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 38.4 km (24 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Waterfoot Medical Practice | 390 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Parade Pharmacy | 380 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Rochdale Infirmary Opd | 9.8 km (6.1 miles) |
| Police station | Waterfoot Police Station | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Waterfoot Mini Market Cashzone | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.0 ha | 270 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Edgeside Park 7.3 ha | 310 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,020 m² | 270 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.6 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,750 m² | 270 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 10 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Harrier Hound Monument to Methusalah Yates in Churchyard to South of Church of St. Nicholas With St. John, a listed building (Grade II*), 440 m (0.3 miles) north-west. 18 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Harrier Hound Monument to Methusalah Yates in Churchyard to South of Church of St. Nicholas With St. John | Listed building, Grade II* | 440 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Church of St Nicholas With St John | Listed building, Grade II* | 470 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Siss Clough | Valley | 320 m north-east |
| Thrutch Plantation | Wood | 360 m south-east |
| Lench Fold Clough | Valley | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Acre Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Lower Bridge Clough | Valley | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Cowpe Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.4 | 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 | 6 | 7 |
1 of the street's 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 70 m | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Exceptional; Achievement: Exceptional; Attendance and behaviour: Exceptional; Personal development and wellbeing: Exceptional; Inclusion: Exceptional; Leadership and governance: Exceptional; Post-16 provision: Exceptional; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Waterfoot Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 240 m | No published inspection |
| The Valley Leadership Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | 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 |
| Staghills Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Newchurch | Primary | 4–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | 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 |
| St Anne's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ye Olde Boot And Shoe BB4 7AU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2026 |
| The Old Tuck Shop BB4 9BQ | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Bacup And Rawtenstall Grammar School BB4 7BJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Good As Gold Child Care Centre BB4 9BB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Waterfoot Primary School BB4 9DA | School/college/university | 150 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Healey Care BB4 7BD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Waterfoot Social Club BB4 7AY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 m | 4 Good | 5 Nov 2024 |
| The New Millenium Theatre BB4 9AR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | Exempt | |
| Stuff Yourself BB4 9AR | Retailers - other | 270 m | 4 Good | 11 Apr 2026 |
| Rawtenstall Cricket Club BB4 7AW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2023 |
| Mannings Bakers BB4 9AG | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2025 |
| The Whitewell BB4 9AG | Other catering premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2026 |
| The Yard BB4 7AW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 4 Good | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Indian Kitchen BB4 9AG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Rowan's Butchers BB4 9AG | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Booth Road (15); On or near Lench Street (8); On or near St John'S Street (8); On or near Yare Street (6); On or near Ivy Street (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 60% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 33% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 35% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 58% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 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 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
Nearby streets
Millar Barn Lane · Pleasant View · Back Millar Barn Lane · Park View · Yare Street · Glen Road · Fern Street · John Street · Wolfenden Green · Ivy Close · Gaghills Terrace · Millar Barn 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.