Grasmere Close, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4EL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB1 4EL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.2%	54.2%	0.0%	51.0%	3.2%
Male	45.8%	45.8%	0.0%	49.0%	-3.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of BB1 4EL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	25.6%	29.3%	3.7%	37.9%	-8.6%
Married: Opposite sex	57.6%	57.3%	-0.3%	44.2%	13.1%
Separated	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	9.2%	8.4%	-0.8%	9.1%	-0.7%
Widowed	5.5%	4.9%	-0.6%	6.1%	-1.2%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	46.5%	54.2%	7.7%	48.4%	5.8%
Good health	36.3%	32%	-4.3%	33.6%	-1.6%
Fair health	13%	11.3%	-1.7%	12.7%	-1.4%
Bad health	2.8%	2.5%	-0.3%	4.0%	-1.5%
Very bad health	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	18.1%	11.6%	-6.5%	18.2%	-6.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.4%	12.1%	-1.3%	9.6%	2.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.8%	10.3%	-6.5%	13.4%	-3.1%
Apprenticeship	4.6%	9.4%	4.8%	5.3%	4.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.6%	18.8%	6.2%	16.9%	1.9%
Degree or Similar	29%	33.5%	4.5%	33.8%	-0.3%
Other	5.5%	4.5%	-1.0%	2.8%	1.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	0%	1.8%	1.8%	3.1%	-1.3%
Pakistani	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	2.7%	-2.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	1.8%	1.4%	0.8%	1.0%
White	97.5%	96.4%	-1.1%	81.4%	15.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	98.9%	97.8%	-1.1%	83.2%	14.6%
European Union	0.4%	1.5%	1.1%	6.1%	-4.6%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.9%	97.8%	-1.1%	83.2%	14.6%
10+ Years	0%	1.8%	1.8%	9.8%	-8.0%
2-5 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.8%	76.7%	13.1%
Ireland	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
No passport held	8.7%	13.5%	-4.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	20.6%	37.2%	-16.6%
Christian	70.4%	46.2%	24.2%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	8.7%	6.0%	2.7%

Safety

Is Grasmere Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grasmere Close was 25.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.9% lower than the Rishton average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Grasmere Close has the 4th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Rishton and the 24th lowest crime rate of 268 local areas in Hyndburn .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£37,000

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in BB1 4EL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Grasmere Close are based on 51 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Hyndburn.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Grasmere Close, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4EL

Estimated Average Property Prices for BB1 4EL

Average Price
£266,436

Semi-Detached
£254,048

Terraced
£187,804

Detached
£292,360

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Grasmere Close

Average Price
£272,342

Semi-Detached
£258,104

Terraced
£217,571

Detached
£301,512

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Grasmere CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
53 Grasmere Close, Blackburn, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2025-11-03	£179,888
41 Grasmere Close, Blackburn, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£170,000	2025-10-09	£174,658
3 Grasmere Close, Blackburn, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2025-03-25	£339,130
9 Grasmere Close, Blackburn, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2024-11-22	£326,479
25 Grasmere Close, Blackburn, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£247,500	2024-10-02	£264,511

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BB1 4EL

Employment

BB1 4EL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in BB1 4EL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	85
Full-Time Employee	80
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	3
Looking after home or family	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Human health and social work activities	22
Manufacturing	22
Construction	15
Education	15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Financial and insurance activities	7
Transport and storage	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Other	2
Information and communication	2
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Little Harwood Children's Centre Robinson Street , BB1 5PE	- not rated	3,334 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield Street , BB5 0LD	3out of 4	3,825 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Seven Trees Nursery School Whalley Street , BB1 6ER	- not rated	4,186 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brunel Nursery School Cambridge Street , BB1 1ES	3out of 4	4,644 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
John Smethurst Nursery School St James's Road , BB1 8ES	- not rated	4,653 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Boys	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rishton St Peter and St Paul's Church of England Primary School Arundel Street , Rishton BB1 4DT	3out of 4	168 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Knowles Street , Rishton BB1 4HT	- not rated	391 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Charles' RC School Knowles Street , Rishton BB1 4HT	- not rated	391 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rishton Methodist Primary School George Street , Rishton BB1 4JF	3out of 4	663 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood Rushton Street , BB6 7JQ	3out of 4	1,882 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Hyndburn Academy Stourton Street , Rishton BB1 4ED	3out of 4	344 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Norden High School & Sports College Stourton Street , Rishton BB1 4ED	- not rated	344 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School Queen's Road West , BB5 4AY	- not rated	3,300 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School Queen's Road West , BB5 4AY	3out of 4	3,300 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rhyddings Haworth Street , Oswaldtwistle BB5 3EA	- not rated	3,573 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Mary's College Shear Brow , BB1 8DX	- not rated	4,824 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Accrington and Rossendale College Sandy Lane , BB5 2AW	- not rated	5,251 yd	Further education	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Copper House School 7 Station Road , Rishton BB1 4HF	- not rated	320 yd	Pupil referral unit	No	Mixed	More About School
The Willows Willow Grange , Henry Street BB1 4JJ	- not rated	666 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Park View School C/O Northern Care , 214 Whitegate Drive FY3 9JL	- not rated	2,513 yd	Other independent special school	No	Boys	More About School
Park View 73 Grange Street , Clayton-le-Moors BB5 5PJ	- not rated	2,523 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
North Cliffe School Blackburn Old Road , Great Harwood BB6 7UW	- not rated	2,883 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hyndburn Academy	Stourton Street, Rishton	342 yd
Cafe 21	21 High Street, Rishton	510 yd
'The Balti House'	1-3 High Street, Rishton	561 yd
It's A Birdie	Rishton Golf Club, Hawthorn Drive	762 yd
Canal View	2/4 Hermitage Street, Rishton	878 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rishton Cricket & Social Club (Wet Sales)	Highfield Road, Rishton	302 yd
Rishton Arms	Station Road, Rishton	336 yd
106 County Bar	106 High Street, Rishton	349 yd
Rishton Conservative Club	Cliff Street, Rishton	397 yd
Rishton Workmens Club	22 Commercial Street, Rishton	493 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Brook Street Chippy	7 Brook Street, Rishton	347 yd
Big Bite	102 High Street, Rishton	364 yd
Rish n Chips	15-17 High Street, Rishton	517 yd
Jo's Butty Shop	20 High Street, Rishton	527 yd
Mai's Takeaway	6 George Street, Rishton	551 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-operative Food	2 Harwood Road, Rishton		259 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Rishton St Peters & St Pauls C Of E Primary School Arundel Street	grass pitches	172 yd
Rishton Cricket Club HIGHFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	342 yd
The Hyndburn Academy STOURTON STREET		348 yd
St Charles R.C Primary School KNOWLES STREET	grass pitches	393 yd
Norden Sports Centre STOURTON STREET	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	458 yd
Rishton Methodist Primary School GEORGE STREET	grass pitches	664 yd
Norden Valley Playing Fields ALLAN CRITCHLOW WAY	grass pitches	740 yd
Rishton Golf Club Ltd Hawthorn Drive	golf	861 yd
Lee Valley Golf Driving Range LEE HOUSE LEE HOUSE LEE LANE	golf	1,012 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	64.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	115.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.