Rossendale Road is in Burnley and in Burnley district. BB11 5BY is located in the Rosegrove with Lowerhouse electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Burnley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rossendale Road, Burnley, BB11 5BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB11 5DE, BB11 5LE, BB11 5BH, BB11 5TZ, BB11 5LQ, BB11 5TY, BB11 5BP, BB11 5BZ, BB11 5LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB11 5BY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.4% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.6% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BB11 5BY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.4% | 47% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.7% | 32.4% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -11.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 11.7% | -2.8% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 5.7% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.9% | 46.1% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 29.3% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 15.6% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 7.4% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 1.6% | -1.9% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
In the area around BB11 5BY this area, 34.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.4% | 34.7% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 16.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 17.5% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 7.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 10.9% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 6.6% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 11.7% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 14.6% | -0.1% | 33.8% | -19.2% |
| Other | 4.3% | 4% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 96.3% | 99% | 2.7% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 78.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94% | 78.7% | -15.3% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 20.5% | 17.2% | 6.1% | 14.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 78.7% | -15.1% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 7.8% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 10.9% | 9.9% | 2.9% | 8.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 44.9% | 76.7% | -31.8% |
| Lithuania | 7.6% | 0.3% | 7.3% |
| Poland | 12.7% | 1.3% | 11.4% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 31% | 13.5% | 17.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 49.9% | 46.2% | 3.7% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rossendale Road was 168.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.9% lower than the Coal Clough with Deerplay average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rossendale Road has the 34th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Coal Clough with Deerplay and the 86th highest crime rate of 302 local areas in Burnley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.3%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189 Rossendale Road, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2006-05-08 | £250,205 |
BB11 5BY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 122 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 39 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Other | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Bank Nursery School Greenock Street , BB11 4EY | - not rated | 555 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Accrington Road Nursery School Tay Street , BB11 4BU | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Taywood Nursery School Accrington Road , BB11 5AE | 3out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , BB11 4PQ | - not rated | 1,243 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosehill Nursery School Rosewood Avenue , BB11 2PH | - not rated | 1,305 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Fold Community Primary School Cog Lane , BB11 5JS | - not rated | 408 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Myrtle Bank Infant School Greenock Street , BB11 4DT | - not rated | 616 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Hargher Clough Junior School Venice Street , BB11 4BA | - not rated | 858 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Wood Top Church of England Infant School Cambridge Street , BB11 5BE | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Coal Clough Primary School Swindon Street , BB11 4PF | - not rated | 1,132 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hameldon Community College Coal Clough Lane , BB11 5BT | - not rated | 256 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hilda's Roman Catholic Girls' High School, Burnley Coal Clough Lane , BB11 5BT | - not rated | 317 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| UTC Lancashire Trafalgar Street , BB11 1RA | - not rated | 1,708 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Ivy Bank High Business and Enterprise College Byron Street , BB12 6NU | - not rated | 2,375 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley High School Byron Street , BB12 6NX | 3out of 4 | 2,489 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnley College Princess Way , BB12 0AN | - not rated | 2,536 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Whitham Sixth Form Burnley Campus , BB10 1JD | - not rated | 4,035 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadfield Specialist School Coal Clough Lane , BB11 5BT | 4out of 4 | 287 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rose School Greenock Street , BB11 4DT | - not rated | 607 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coal Clough Academy Swindon Street , BB11 4PF | 3out of 4 | 1,111 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coal Clough High School Swindon Street , BB11 4PF | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillview School Swindon Street , BB11 4PF | - not rated | 1,132 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Fried Chicken | 70 Harold Avenue, Burnley | 297 yd | |
| The Buzz | 72 Harold Avenue, Burnley | 298 yd | |
| Get Stuffed | 72 Harold Avenue, Burnley | 298 yd | |
| Subway | Service Station, Rossendale Road | 469 yd | |
| Julie`s Sandwich Cafe | 203 Cog Lane, Burnley | 481 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Top Inn | 197 Accrington Road, Burnley | 955 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok Star | 276 Cog Lane, Burnley | 571 yd | |
| The Deli | 247 Accrington Road, Burnley | 879 yd | |
| Rangers Chicken | 201 Accrington Road, Burnley | 945 yd | |
| Bon Appetit Meal Preps | 181 Accrington Road, Burnley | 1,015 yd | |
| Pipasha Takeaway | 136 Accrington Road, Burnley | 1,062 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | 200 Accrington Road, Burnley | 928 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hameldon Community College COAL CLOUGH LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 209 yd |
| Cherryfold Community Primary School COG LANE | grass pitches | 411 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.