Causeway Head is in Haslingden, Rossendale and in Rossendale district. BB4 4DW is located in the Helmshore electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rossendale and Darwen. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Causeway Head, Haslingden, Rossendale, BB4 4DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB4 4DR, BB4 4JB, BB4 4DJ, BB4 4DF, BB4 4RD, BB4 4RB, BB4 4HG, BB4 4DE, BB4 4RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB4 4DW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.8% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.2% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 BB4 4DW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.3% 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 | 17.5% | 24.9% | 7.4% | 37.9% | -13.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.3% | 59.3% | -5.0% | 44.2% | 15.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 9.2% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 4% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 55.6% | 51.4% | -4.2% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 36% | 36% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 9.1% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 15.1% | 11.6% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 7.6% | -8.3% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 14.1% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5.8% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 20.3% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.5% | 38% | 1.5% | 33.8% | 4.2% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 95.3% | 97.8% | 2.5% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
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 | 97.2% | 97.8% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 97.8% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -9.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.7% | 76.7% | 15.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 56.7% | 46.2% | 10.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Causeway Head was 19.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.6% lower than the Helmshore average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Causeway Head has the 5th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Helmshore and the 14th lowest crime rate of 224 local areas in Rossendale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Causeway Head, Rossendale, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2024-08-09 | £603,343 |
| 7 Causeway Head, Rossendale, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2015-06-12 | £743,377 |
| 14 Causeway Head, Rossendale, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £372,500 | 2013-05-24 | £687,745 |
| 12 Causeway Head, Rossendale, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £347,000 | 2011-05-20 | £576,598 |
| 9 Causeway Head, Rossendale, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2007-03-30 | £491,831 |
BB4 4DW 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 BB4 4DW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Retired | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Education | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Nursery School Cedar Avenue , Haslingden BB4 5NH | 3out of 4 | 1,698 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Staghills Nursery School Top Barn Lane , Newchurch BB4 7UE | 4out of 4 | 5,311 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helmshore Primary School Gregory Fold , Helmshore BB4 4JW | 4out of 4 | 609 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Veronica's Roman Catholic Primary School, Helmshore Raven Avenue , Helmshore BB4 4EZ | 4out of 4 | 789 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haslingden Broadway Primary School Broadway , Haslingden BB4 4EH | 4out of 4 | 997 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haslingden Primary School Ryefield Avenue , Haslingden BB4 4BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden Lime Road , Haslingden BB4 5NP | 4out of 4 | 1,604 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haslingden High School and Sixth Form Broadway , Haslingden BB4 4EY | 3out of 4 | 986 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Haslingden Road , Rawtenstall BB4 6SJ | - not rated | 1,815 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alder Grange School Calder Road , Rawtenstall BB4 8HW | 3out of 4 | 3,876 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tor View School Clod Lane , Haslingden BB4 6LR | 4out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley College Clod Lane , BB4 6LR | - not rated | 1,524 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawtenstall Cribden House Community Special School Haslingden Road , Rawtenstall BB4 6RX | 4out of 4 | 2,063 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont School Haslingden Road , Rawtenstall BB4 6RX | - not rated | 2,343 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ninja Coffee The Adrenaline Centre | Haslingden Sports Centre, Helmshore Road | 88 yd | |
| The Refectory | St Thomass Hall, Rhodes Avenue | 774 yd | |
| The Mill Cafe | Helmshore Mills Textile Museum, Holcombe Road | 803 yd | |
| The Loom Cafe Bar | Loom Cafe Bar, Park Mill | 902 yd | |
| Costa (Inside Tesco) | Syke Street, Haslingden | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Hotel | 505 Helmshore Road, Helmshore | 716 yd | |
| The Robin Hood Inn | Robin Hood Inn, 280 Holcombe Road | 803 yd | |
| Rose And Crown | 276 Manchester Road, Haslingden | 950 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flaxmoss Chippy | 275A Helmshore Road, Haslingden | 204 yd | |
| Relish | 261 Helmshore Road, Haslingden | 204 yd | |
| Rabs Fish And Chips | 1 Broadway Crescent, Haslingden | 438 yd | |
| YO! To Go Haslingden | Tesco, Syke Street | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Syke Street, Haslingden | 958 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Adrenaline Centre HELMSHORE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 87 yd |
| St Veronicas Rc Primary School Raven Avenue | grass pitches | 736 yd |
| Hv Fitness Suite (Closed) Holcombe Road | health and fitness suite | 840 yd |
| Haslingden High School BROADWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 888 yd |
| Perform Centre Ltd (Closed) Unit 6 Unit 6 Waterside Road | health and fitness suite | 899 yd |
| St Peters Playing Field ST. PETERS AVENUE | grass pitches | 919 yd |
| Haslingden Pool (Closed) East Bank Avenue | swimming pool | 982 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% |
| Median download speed | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 71.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 71.1 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 14.71 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.