Pilling Street is in Haslingden, Rossendale and in Rossendale district. BB4 5AX is located in the Haslingden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hyndburn. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pilling Street, Haslingden, Rossendale, BB4 5AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB4 5AY, BB4 5AT, BB4 5BA, BB4 5AZ, BB4 5BF, BB4 5BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB4 5AX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 49.8% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 50.6% | 50.2% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 28.9% | 31.7% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 42.5% | -7.5% | 44.2% | -1.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 10.8% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 10.6% | 11.8% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
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 | 31.5% | 35.3% | 3.8% | 48.4% | -13.1% |
| Good health | 41.8% | 37.8% | -4.0% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 16.9% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 8% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 32.6% | 26.5% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 12.2% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 9.5% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 9% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 13.8% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.5% | 27.5% | 11.0% | 33.8% | -6.3% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.6% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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 | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 96.8% | 95.5% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 94.5% 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% | 94.5% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 94.5% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.5% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.6% | 76.7% | -1.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.9% | 13.5% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.8% | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| Christian | 54.7% | 46.2% | 8.5% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pilling Street was 101.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.3% higher than the Greenfield & Eden average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Pilling Street has the 19th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Greenfield & Eden and the 85th highest crime rate of 224 local areas in Rossendale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Pilling Street, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-09-22 | £149,108 |
| 6 Pilling Street, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £123,500 | 2023-06-02 | £127,004 |
| Store 7 Pilling Street, Rossendale, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £13,080 | 2022-10-21 | £13,228 |
| 14 Pilling Street, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2022-06-06 | £150,715 |
| 5 Pilling Street, Rossendale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-04-08 | £158,949 |
The percentage of retired residents living in BB4 5AX 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%.
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Nursery School Cedar Avenue , Haslingden BB4 5NH | 3out of 4 | 2,019 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Royd Nursery School Royds Street , BB5 2LH | 3out of 4 | 4,124 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield Street , BB5 0LD | 4out of 4 | 5,256 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Stonefold CofE Primary School Rising Bridge Road , Rising Bridge BB5 2SW | 3out of 4 | 642 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haslingden St James Church of England Primary School Regent Street , Rossendale BB4 5HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,514 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haslingden Primary School Ryefield Avenue , Haslingden BB4 4BJ | 3out of 4 | 2,175 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden Lime Road , Haslingden BB4 5NP | 4out of 4 | 2,180 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School Church Avenue , Baxenden BB5 2RQ | 3out of 4 | 2,350 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hollins Hollins Lane , BB5 2QY | 3out of 4 | 3,011 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Haslingden Road , Rawtenstall BB4 6SJ | - not rated | 3,066 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alder Grange School Calder Road , Rawtenstall BB4 8HW | 3out of 4 | 3,364 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haslingden High School and Sixth Form Broadway , Haslingden BB4 4EY | 3out of 4 | 3,734 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn Wordsworth Road , BB5 0LU | 2out of 4 | 4,833 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont School Haslingden Road , Rawtenstall BB4 6RX | - not rated | 3,002 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Rawtenstall Cribden House Community Special School Haslingden Road , Rawtenstall BB4 6RX | 4out of 4 | 3,159 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tor View School Clod Lane , Haslingden BB4 6LR | 4out of 4 | 3,646 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley College Clod Lane , BB4 6LR | - not rated | 3,775 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathland Private School Broadoak , Sandy Lane BB5 2AN | - not rated | 4,132 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenni's House Ltd | Blackburn Road, Acre | 165 yd | |
| Anarkali Indian Restaurant | Farmers Glory Inn, Roundhill Road | 921 yd | |
| Abdullahs Restaurant Ltd | 600 Blackburn Road, Rising Bridge | 952 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurant Ltd. | Mcdonalds, Blackburn Road | 952 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin Inn | 86 Hud Rake, Haslingden | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Garden | 628 Blackburn Road, Rising Bridge | 952 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Johns Stonefold C Of E Primary School Rising Bridge Road | grass pitches | 701 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 193.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.