Rossendale Road, Burnley, BB11 5BZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB11 5BZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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	58.2%	52.2%	-6.0%	51.0%	1.2%
Male	41.8%	47.8%	6.0%	49.0%	-1.2%

Partnership Status

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

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	27.8%	33.2%	5.4%	37.9%	-4.7%
Married: Opposite sex	38.5%	39.8%	1.3%	44.2%	-4.4%
Married: Same sex	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.7%	1.9%	-0.8%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	13.4%	14.7%	1.3%	9.1%	5.6%
Widowed	16.6%	10.4%	-6.2%	6.1%	4.3%

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	33.6%	37.6%	4.0%	48.4%	-10.8%
Good health	28.6%	32.4%	3.8%	33.6%	-1.2%
Fair health	21.4%	20%	-1.4%	12.7%	7.3%
Bad health	15%	7.6%	-7.4%	4.0%	3.6%
Very bad health	1.4%	2.4%	1.0%	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.

In the area around BB11 5BZ this area, 34% 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 18.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	46.5%	34%	-12.5%	18.2%	15.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8%	12.9%	4.9%	9.6%	3.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.9%	12.9%	-1.0%	13.4%	-0.5%
Apprenticeship	3.7%	4.8%	1.1%	5.3%	-0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.7%	12%	1.3%	16.9%	-4.9%
Degree or Similar	13.4%	18.7%	5.3%	33.8%	-15.1%
Other	3.7%	4.8%	1.1%	2.8%	2.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% 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%	3.6%	3.6%	1.1%	2.5%
Pakistani	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.5%	-2.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	2%	2.0%	0.8%	1.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.9%	0.4%	-0.5%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97.7%	92.9%	-4.8%	81.4%	11.5%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.2% 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	97.3%	93.2%	-4.1%	83.2%	10.0%
European Union	1.8%	4.4%	2.6%	6.1%	-1.7%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.5%	1.2%	0.7%	5.6%	-4.4%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
British Overseas	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.9%	92.9%	-3.0%	83.2%	9.7%
10+ Years	0%	2.8%	2.8%	9.8%	-7.0%
5-10 Years	0.9%	3.6%	2.7%	2.9%	0.7%
2-5 Years	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	3.2%	0%	-3.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	72.1%	76.7%	-4.6%
Poland	5.2%	1.3%	3.9%
Romania	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
No passport held	22.3%	13.5%	8.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.8%	37.2%	2.6%
Christian	49.8%	46.2%	3.6%
Muslim	5.2%	6.5%	-1.3%
Not answered	5.2%	6.0%	-0.8%

Safety

Is Rossendale Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rossendale Road was 133.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.6% lower than the Coal Clough with Deerplay average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Rossendale Road has the 39th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Coal Clough with Deerplay and the 109th highest crime rate of 302 local areas in Burnley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£31,400

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in BB11 5BZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (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 - 5/10 (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) - 10/10 (very high )
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) - 10/10 (very high )
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 Rossendale Road are based on 285 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Burnley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Rossendale Road, Burnley, BB11 5BZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for BB11 5BZ

Average Price
£241,216

Semi-Detached
£272,878

Terraced
£177,102

Detached
£390,599

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£82,043

Estimated Average Property Prices for Rossendale Road

Average Price
£173,004

Semi-Detached
£193,436

Terraced
£141,009

Detached
£295,588

Flats/Maisonettes
£76,051

Other
£181,457

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Rossendale Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
245 Rossendale Road, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£124,000	2025-05-30	£129,690
253 Rossendale Road, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£117,000	2023-12-20	£131,011
241 Rossendale Road, Burnley, Lancashire Other, an established residential building	£450	2021-05-19	£510
245 Rossendale Road, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£100,000	2020-10-06	£139,186
253 Rossendale Road, Burnley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£75,000	2019-09-13	£113,017

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BB11 5BZ

Employment

BB11 5BZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 BB11 5BZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	66
Full-Time Employee	61
Part-Time Employee	18
Looking after home or family	18
Long-Term Sick or disabled	17
Self-Employed	12
Student (economically inactive)	8
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	16
Human health and social work activities	15
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	12
Education	9
Construction	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Real estate activities	4
Other	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Transport and storage	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	1
Accommodation and food service activities	1
Information and communication	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Myrtle Bank Nursery School Greenock Street , BB11 4EY	- not rated	552 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rosehill Nursery School Rosewood Avenue , BB11 2PH	- not rated	1,105 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Accrington Road Nursery School Tay Street , BB11 4BU	- not rated	1,152 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Taywood Nursery School Accrington Road , BB11 5AE	3out of 4	1,169 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Howard Street Nursery School Howard Street , BB11 4PQ	- not rated	1,278 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cherry Fold Community Primary School Cog Lane , BB11 5JS	- not rated	360 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Burnley Myrtle Bank Infant School Greenock Street , BB11 4DT	- not rated	586 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Christ The King Roman Catholic Primary School, Burnley Calderbrook Avenue , BB11 4RB	- not rated	962 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Christ The King Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Calderbrook Avenue , BB11 4RB	3out of 4	962 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Burnley Hargher Clough Junior School Venice Street , BB11 4BA	- not rated	988 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hameldon Community College Coal Clough Lane , BB11 5BT	- not rated	174 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Hilda's Roman Catholic Girls' High School, Burnley Coal Clough Lane , BB11 5BT	- not rated	219 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
UTC Lancashire Trafalgar Street , BB11 1RA	- not rated	1,737 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Burnley Ivy Bank High Business and Enterprise College Byron Street , BB12 6NU	- not rated	2,654 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Burnley High School Byron Street , BB12 6NX	3out of 4	2,766 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Burnley College Princess Way , BB12 0AN	- not rated	2,579 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Whitham Sixth Form Burnley Campus , BB10 1JD	- not rated	4,087 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Broadfield Specialist School Coal Clough Lane , BB11 5BT	4out of 4	301 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Rose School Greenock Street , BB11 4DT	- not rated	577 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Coal Clough Academy Swindon Street , BB11 4PF	3out of 4	1,144 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Coal Clough High School Swindon Street , BB11 4PF	- not rated	1,144 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hillview School Swindon Street , BB11 4PF	- not rated	1,146 yd	Pupil referral unit	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Usha Indian Restaurant	338 Rossendale Road, Burnley	303 yd
Julie`s Sandwich Cafe	203 Cog Lane, Burnley	504 yd
Miami Fried Chicken	70 Harold Avenue, Burnley	574 yd
The Buzz	72 Harold Avenue, Burnley	575 yd
Get Stuffed	72 Harold Avenue, Burnley	575 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
General Williams Inn	311 Manchester Road, Burnley		1,029 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wok Star	276 Cog Lane, Burnley	663 yd
Dolce Vita	327 Manchester Road, Burnley	996 yd
The Deli	247 Accrington Road, Burnley	1,072 yd
Po Sang Take Away	4 Moorland Road, Burnley	1,084 yd
Jesun Chinese Take Away	25 Harold Street, Burnley	1,086 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hameldon Community College COAL CLOUGH LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	237 yd
Cherryfold Community Primary School COG LANE	grass pitches	368 yd
Christ The King Rc Primary School CALDERBROOK AVENUE	grass pitches	962 yd
Scott Park WESTERN AVENUE	tennis courts	1,005 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	94.4%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	94.4%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	94.4%

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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	246.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	2225.23 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	2225.23 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of BB11 5BZ